How to travel to Svalbard? [closed]

1. Is it safe to travel to Svalbard?
2. How much does it cost to visit Svalbard?
3. Can you sail to Svalbard?
4. Is it illegal to die on Svalbard?
5. Do they speak English in Svalbard?
6. How long do you need in Svalbard?
7. Can you see Northern Lights in Svalbard?
8. How cold is it in Svalbard?
9. Can Americans visit Svalbard?
10. Can you fly direct to Svalbard?
11. How much is a flight to Svalbard?
12. Why is it illegal to die on Svalbard?
13. Does Svalbard have Internet?
14. Why is it illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament?

Is it safe to travel to Svalbard?

Biggest dangers on Svalbard

The most common dangers on Svalbard include: Polar bears: There is a very real risk of running into one of Svalbard's few thousand polar bears outside the settlements. Avalanches: Climate change is causing an increase in the number of avalanches throughout the archipelago.

How much does it cost to visit Svalbard?

Due to the danger of polar bear encounters and the lack of public transport (or car rentals), the only way to really experience Svalbard is by booking a guided tour – which can cost anything between 500 to 3000 NOK or more per day, depending on what kind of adventure you're looking for.

Can you sail to Svalbard?

The journey to Svalbard will take approx 6 days, sailing through the day and night in a watch system. We may encounter some challenging conditions on the crossing, but arriving in the spectacular Svalbard you will know that you have made a sailing passage to be proud of and have some great stories to tell.

Is it illegal to die on Svalbard?

Located on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard about halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, Longyearbyen is so cold that dying has been illegal there since 1950 when locals discovered that bodies weren't decomposing in the cemetery because of the frigid weather.

Do they speak English in Svalbard?

The official language is Norwegian. However, nearly everyone speaks English. In Barentsburg Russian and Ukrainian are spoken.

How long do you need in Svalbard?

How much time should you spend in Svalbard? At a minimum, you should plan on spending two full days and three nights in Svalbard. This gives you two days to go on excursions. More time is better, if you have the time and money.

Can you see Northern Lights in Svalbard?

One of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. The Northern Lights in Svalbard is a truly unique experience. Naturally, you can experience this in the evening or at night, but in Svalbard the darkness of the Polar Night enables you to experience this during daytime too.

How cold is it in Svalbard?

Meteorology. Average summer temperatures on Svalbard range from 3 to 7 °C (37.4 to 44.6 °F) in July, and winter temperatures from −13 to −20 °C (8.6 to −4.0 °F) in January. The highest temperature ever recorded was 23.0 °C (73.4 °F) in July 2020 and the coldest was −46.3 °C (−51.3 °F) in March 1986.

Can Americans visit Svalbard?

Passport or ID-card

Due to Svalbard being outside the Schengen area, identity control is performed for all guests travelling to and from Svalbard. ... All guests with a foreign citizenship must bring their passports or national ID-card.

Can you fly direct to Svalbard?

We fly directly to Longyearbyen / Svalbard from Tromsø, where you can go to experience the polar summer. Go on a walrus safari and experience the fantastic nature and wildlife on Svalbard. Go hiking with a local guide and experience magnificent Arctic nature up close.

How much is a flight to Svalbard?

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Why is it illegal to die on Svalbard?

It dates back to the 1950s when Svalbard locals made an alarming discovery. Namely, they realized that bodies of the dead that were buried underground weren't decomposing. ... No other burial types are allowed. So dying on the island isn't illegal, per say; instead, per policy, it should be prevented.

Does Svalbard have Internet?

The Internet connection in Svalbard is top class, courtesy of NASA renting bulk capacity on undersea fibre optic cables running at seabed to mainland Norway for its experiments. Longyearbyen has several public Internet terminals.

Why is it illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament?

It is illegal to die in Parliament. No The issue of dying in Parliament appears to arise from the idea that anyone who dies in a Royal Palace is eligible for a state funeral. ... 1 Under the Coroners Act 1988, the coroner of the Queen's household has jurisdiction over an inquest into a death in a royal palace.