Beach near Svalbard, Norway

Svalbard Travel Guide

Norway

Svalbard is a Norwegian Arctic destination with a recorded population of zero. It follows Norway’s time zone and is served by Spitsberg Airport (SYG), the airport to use when travelling there.

The surrounding coastline is Arctic rather than a conventional beach destination. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so plan around Svalbard’s polar setting instead of nearby seaside facilities.

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Local time

0

Population

1,888 miles away

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Pays in NOK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +47

Tipping: Tipping isn't as widespread or expected in Norway as it is in some other countries. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and staff are paid a fair wage. However, it's appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Svalbard

Jan

-9°14

Feb

-6°15

Mar

-13°9

Apr

-7°9

May

-2°13

Jun

5°8

Jul

10°13

Aug

11°14

Sep

3°15

Oct

-2°15

Nov

-8°14

Dec

-8°11

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Svalbard

  1. Adventfjorden

    historic site

    2.5 km

  2. Svalbard Kirke

    christian place of worship

    3.9 km

  3. Svalbard Museum

    museum

    4.5 km

  4. Svalbard Satellite Station

    historic site

    1.6 km

  5. North Pole Expedition Museum

    museum

    4.5 km

  6. Gruve 3

    historic site

    0.5 km

  7. Longyearbyen Kulturhus

    music venue

    4.4 km

  8. Nordover Art Centre & Cinema

    art gallery

    4.4 km

Getting there

Spitsberg Airport · 0 km

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