Svalbard offers a variety of landscapes and abundant wildlife including the polar bear. We land on spitsbergen itself where the capital, longyearbyen, on the western coast catches some of the warmer currents, leaving it free of ice but jagged mountains capped with snow are all around us as we drop down through a layer of cloud and down to the grey tarmac of the airport. We will navigate over the mountains and glaciers, via kjellstromdalen and and reindalen. We spent 12 days together with 24 people on the wonderful sv noorderlicht, sailing the spitzbergen coast.
The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely. Spitsbergen, the largest island in the svalbard archipelago, a name. High above the arctic circle lies this remarkable archipelago, known in norwegian as svalbard. Earlier, the main island was called vestspitsbergen. All three slovenian expeditions 2005, 2006, and 2007 led by slovenian filmmaker gregor kresal had to face major logistical difficulties. The svalbard islands, norway arctic wilderness, wildlife. The norwegian island of svalbard spitsbergen, 400 miles north of norway and 600 miles south of the north pole is the land of jagged mountains, fjords, giant glaciers, and the highlight of this region, the polar bear. Spitsbergen, largest island of the svalbard archipelago, part of norway, in the arctic ocean. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the arctic ocean, the norwegian sea, and the. Spitzbergen definition of spitzbergen by the free dictionary.
Spitsbergen is the land of the polar bear and the midnight sun, home to svalbard reindeer, arctic foxes, colonies of walruses, whales, seals and thousands of migratory seabirds. Free from the shackles of having to visit nonwildlife sites, our cruise will only include the very best of svalbards wildlife and scenery. The best time to see polar bears in svalbard is usually in the summer months, as the ice encompassing the archipelago melts enough for us to navigate the icy waters. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The ice charts are available for download from polarview. Between 1942 and 1943 spitzbergen is occupied by germany. We stop at villa fredheim which has an important place in the history of svalbard and serve you a warm field lunch along with hot beverages. Gsm mobile phones work in longyearbyen, svea and barentsburg. The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely different climbing approach from. Svalbard or spitsbergen is known for its pointed mountains and wide scenery of lush tundra.
Jagged peaks of spitzbergen tv movie 2007 quotes on imdb. Spitsbergen 063020150717 spitzbergen svalbard expectations are naturally high when you spend 18 days travelling spitsbergen but what these 18 days. High, snowcapped peaks with towering rock walls were the. It is very important to be aware of the mandatory id control for all travelers. This remote location means svalbard retains the pristine natural wonders that the polar north is famed for. Spitzbergen article about spitzbergen by the free dictionary.
Svalbard atomfjella new routes in spitzbergen climbing. Svalbard sometimes referred to as spitzbergen, the largest of the islands in the svalbard archipelago, sits well inside the arctic circle, just south of 80 degrees north. Reignite your wanderlust in 7 ways with a soulsatisfying. Steep, jagged cliffs give way to nutrientrich seawater that sustains a diverse array of arctic animals. Not only a frozen wilderness, spitsbergen is a place of precarious beauty and a stronghold of endangered arctic wildlife. Life in svalbard leben in spitzbergen episode 1 longyearbyen. Welcome to svalbard, an island realm with icecovered fjords, glaciers, soaring mountains, and rare wildlife that includes polar bears. Vest spitsbergen or vestspitsbergen, urban east norwegian. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates slovenia june 2007. Svalbard is geographically closer to the north pole than to norway. Spitzbergen check out tripadvisor members 6,025 candid photos and videos of longyearbyen. Discover the whaling history of ingebrigstenbukta, witness beluga whales cruising through the waters near bourbonhamna, gain a better understanding of the archipelagos glacial formation while hiking in hornsund and keep an eye out for polar bears at 81.
Spitsbergen books and more spitsbergensvalbard guidebook. All about the best of svalbard spitsbergen and polar ice. Snowmobile tour to tempelfjord spitzbergen adventures. The worlds northernmost city and svalbards only town with more than a handful of inhabitants longyearbyen is the base for tourism in svalbard. With majestic mountains of jagged peaks, iridescent sea ice, countless glaciers and superb wildlifeviewing opportunities. The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely different climbing approach. From the elegant simplicity of a japanese tea room to the neon cityscapes of tokyo. Whilst the other islands of svalbard are nature reserves and therefore inaccessible without gaining special permission, spitsbergen, which broadly includes its group of surrounding islands barentsoya, edgeoya, nordaustlandet and prins karls forland, is where the modest. Trek across the ice and explore the hardy wildlife and expansive landscapes via dinghies on an authentic arctic expedition. In summertime i work as a guide in the arctic, but what does it mean to live here in longyearbyen in svalbard spitzbergen how does it look like and what does it feel like to be here. Arrival in longyearbyen, the capital of svalbard, norway, the worlds northernmost city. Svalbard offers unspoiled, raw arctic wilderness at its best.
Svalbard is the arctic north as you always dreamed it existed. Spitzbergen synonyms, spitzbergen pronunciation, spitzbergen translation, english dictionary definition of spitzbergen. This remarkable expedition departs from the far northern settlement of longyearbyen on the norwegian arctic island of spitsbergen in the famed svalbard archipelago. Amazing photography the norwegian arctic as you have never. In 1920 norwegian sovereignity over what it calls svalbard is recognized and in 1925 norway officially annexes the islands. Since there are no tourist hotels on spitzbergen visitors must. Longyearbyen is the starting point for all of our svalbard polar bears safaris, and is well. Jagged mountain peaks at alkehornet 77a24an 022a40ae spitsbergen. Jagged peaks on the west coast, formidable pack ice in the north and a polar desert in the east. Our holiday is timed for late juneearly july when the sun never sets and the packice has usually melted sufficiently to allow our ship to explore the fjords, towering cliffs and tundra of spitsbergen. The coastline was an endless series of black, jagged peaks, dusted with snow. Exploring svalbard in depth waterproof expeditions. Air services from tromso to longyearbyen 23 times weekly in summer, once or twice weekly in winter. The vast majority of flights go via oslo, norway, around a 3hour flight.
Nature and history, regions and places of an arctic archipelago. Meaning jagged peaks, this befits a remarkable land with a spectacular coastline, littered with glaciers flowing into the sea, and high cliffs with prolific wildlife. Are you ready to join us on our newest tripcrossing oscar ii land on a ski adventure from longyearbyen to ny. It was a truly wonderful experience that highlighted the beautiful sights, the amazing. Latest summits done as part of a hike to an ice cave in larsbreen glacier. The name spitsbergen derives from the dutch for jagged peaks after the islands were discovered by explorer willem barentzs in 1596, whilst finding a route to the far east. Svalbard is connected to the phone grid in mainland norway via fiber optic cable. Getting to svalbard travel advice from swoop arctic. While you might get island fever as the locals call it and want to spend all of your time snow scootering across the glaciers and frozen fjords, spend some time exploring this.
When spitsbergen was first discovered by the dutch explorer william barents, it was named so for its jagged peaks. Brochure download 21mb 201920 northern lights brochure download. Spitzbergen is discovered by norwegian fisherman in 1194 and rediscovered by the dutchman willem barentz in 1596. West spitsbergen largest island of this archipelago usage notes. Flights to svalbard land at longyearbyens airport, which has direct connections. Svalbards only airport is at longyearbyen, the main visitor hub. A prime location for aurora hunts and other northern light experiences. Best of svalbard spitsbergen and polar ice explor cruises. Sval storm clouds engulf the steep forested slopes and jagged mountain peaks of the andes. Aerial arctic lofoten, jan mayen and svalbard from the air. The norwegian meteorological institute has informed aeco that daily ice charts for svalbard will be available this season.
The archipelago is the northernmost part of the kingdom of norway. Boat services from bergen viatromsoand honningsvsg to spitzbergen longyearbyen and ny alesund. There are opportunities to seakayak, and to snowshoe to a historic memorial to the whalers who lost their lives in the 17th and 18th centuries. The scenery is truly spectacular, with all the glaciers, fjords, jagged peaks, and myriads of small islands. Across asia hightech cultures are evolving beside ancient ones.
Spitzbergen islands in the svalbard archipelago to the east of northern greenland. November 29th is polar night in svalbard, so pitch. Spitsbergen, with an area of 15,075 square miles 39,044 square km, is approximately 280 miles 450 km long and ranges from 25 to 140 miles 40 to 225 km wide. Daily ice charts for svalbard available this season aeco.
It is spring in spitsbergen, but still the temperature can vary from 10 to. Find out where svalbard is located, the best entry points for an arctic safari, what country it. Violent storms and temperatures in the region of minus 40 degree celsius are not uncommon in the polar circle. Dark and icegripped for eight months of the year, svalbards landscape consists of jagged peaks supported by immense. The charts are produced daily, including on saturdays and sundays, from june through september 2017. Surprising then, that getting there is quite so straightforward, with regular flights from norway to longyearbyen throughout the season. Remote, mysterious and extreme, the norwegian island of spitsbergen is the. Outside of official use, german spitzbergen remains the predominant word for both senses. Due to svalbard being outside the schengen area, identity control is performed for all guests travelling to and from svalbard. About 15 tourists nearly all of whom were norwegian were packed into a small old steamer that rumbled south down the coast of spitsbergen, the largest island in the svalbard archipelago. We would like to make a four day trek or twotwo day treks, however, we find it difficult to find any information on trekking on svalbard, if you want to do it on your own.
Jagged peaks of spitzbergen 2007 tv movie release info. The new year happy new year to all visitors of this website, by the way. Both norwegian and sas airlines offers flights to svalbard. Svalbard atomfjella new routes in spitzbergen climbing expedition 22. Snowmobile trip to barentsburg spitzbergen adventures. Svalbard cruise polar bear watching aurora expeditions. Venture to the northernmost inhabited islands on the planet on this 11night expedition through the spitsbergen and svalbard archipelago.
Here are just a few of the ways a spitsbergen expedition will rekindle. Dark and icegripped for eight months of the year, svalbards landscape consists of jagged peaks supported by immense buttresses of rock that plunge into the ocean. Join us for a trip to our russian neighbors in barentsburg. Spitsbergen svalbard information, photos, travel, books. This wondrous archipelago is a land of dramatic snowdrowned peaks and glaciers, of vast ice fields and forbidding icebergs, an elemental place where the seemingly endless arctic night and the perpetual sunlight of.
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