Fall in Svalbard slips by quickly, but it’s one of the most revealing times to visit. September marks the shift from endless daylight to longer nights, and with that comes a noticeable change in the ...

From exciting snowmobile tours to cosy cabin retreats, winter is a magical time to visit Svalbard's remote Arctic landscapes. Photograph by Hurtigruten Svalbard With imposing ice caps, rocky islands ...

Located high above the Arctic Circle, not far from the North Pole, Svalbard lures intrepid travelers with its rugged landscape and abundant wildlife. Polar bears outnumber people on Svalbard. The ...

On a clear day, the approach to Longyearbyen Airport on the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard leaves a stunning first impression. The vast expanse of glistening glaciers stretch out to the horizon, ...

For most people, winter tourism is usually based around ski resorts or winter sun destinations. Few people would consider traveling to the extreme northern latitudes where the sun doesn’t rise for ...

With a capacity of 2,348 passengers, the Norwegian Star is one of the larger cruise ships visiting Svalbard this season. On May 31, she made port call to Longyearbyen. (Thomas Nilsen/The Independent ...

An increase in tourists visiting the high Arctic could endanger wildlife. Berlin -- When a polar bear was killed by a tour operator on the remote island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway ...

OSLO (Reuters) -Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja were visiting the main settlement on the strategically located Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Monday, at a time of increased interest in the ...