Is it reasonable to go to Longyearbyen by myself without a car?

1. How do you get around Svalbard?
2. Can anyone move to Svalbard?
3. How much does it cost to go to Longyearbyen?
4. Can I go to Svalbard without visa?
5. How expensive is Svalbard?
6. Is Svalbard dangerous?
7. Is it expensive to live in Svalbard?
8. Does Svalbard have Internet?
9. Is it easy to find a job in Svalbard?
10. Is it worth going to Svalbard?
11. How long do you need in Svalbard?
12. Can Americans visit Svalbard?

How do you get around Svalbard?

Longyearbyen Taxi and Svalbard Bus and Taxi are at your service 24/7. There is an airport shuttle bus that stops at all the hotels and guesthouses in town. During the Polar Summer, you can borrow bicycles at the Tourist Information Centre, while Arctic Autorent is the town's car rental (located at the airport).

Can anyone move to Svalbard?

Everybody may live and work in Svalbard indefinitely regardless of country of citizenship. The Svalbard Treaty grants treaty nationals equal right of abode as Norwegian nationals. Non-treaty nationals may live and work indefinitely visa-free as well.

How much does it cost to go to Longyearbyen?

The average price of a 7-day trip to Longyearbyen is $2,202 for a solo traveler, $3,955 for a couple, and $7,414 for a family of 4. Longyearbyen hotels range from $101 to $461 per night with an average of $193, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $600 per night for the entire home.

Can I go to Svalbard without visa?

The Norwegian authorities do not require a visa for entry to Svalbard, but if you have a visa requirement to enter Norway/the Schengen area, you must have a visa if you travel via Norway/the Schengen Area on your way to or from Svalbard. ... The Governor of Svalbard also accepts applications for residence and citizenship.

How expensive is Svalbard?

Yep, Svalbard is expensive. But if you don't include our flights, it was $93.53 per person per day, which really isn't SO terrible. Our free accommodation was HUGE. Hotels in Svalbard aren't cheap, especially if you don't want to share a bathroom.

Is Svalbard dangerous?

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.

Is it expensive to live in Svalbard?

Svalbard is the most expensive place we have visited. With a high cost of living and the fact that almost everything you see here was imported, you will absorb some of that expense in your trip costs. ... Svalbard is such a unique place and it's worth spending the money to go out and explore it.

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.

Is it easy to find a job in Svalbard?

Employment is very hard to get unless you're already living there. Then it's easy.

Is it worth going to Svalbard?

But despite the significant costs involved and the time it takes to get there, Svalbard is 100% worth a visit. The scenery is spellbinding, and the islands offer you the chance to enjoy experiences that few other destinations can offer.

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 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.