With 31 brand new rooms, newer and better facilities, we hope to make your accommodation at svalbard an unforgettable experience. Expeditions will, of course, depend on weather, ice and wildlife movements so it is important to be flexible, but this is all part of the fun. Lonely planet has compiled a list of resources to help travelers find out what this means for them and highlighted a topic to consolidate travel related conversations. From may to september our three small expedition ships, carrying only 12 and 53 passengers, explore this magnificent arctic archipelago. It is thought that the svalbard archipelago and the barents sea are home to around 3,000 polar bears. When the group arrives in svalbard, members of the crew start to get killed. With this in mind, we encourage all visitors to take care of svalbard. Aerial arctic lofoten, jan mayen and svalbard from the air. The statement that climate change is a fact that we do observe and experience in spitsbergen and elsewhere, for that. What no one realise is that a tiny, forgotten outpost of the third reich was holding out in the eternal daylight of the arctic summer, over 3200 kilometres 2000 miles away from the ruins of berlin. You will feel that there is still life in the building and you can also get the chance to test a true miners life with crawling through a stoll.
Click here for todays weather in spitsbergen, jan mayen and east greenland spitsbergens climate is influenced by two oceanic currents. Everything you need to be ready to step out prepared. Svalbard is a norwegian archipelago in the arctic ocean. In summer, the plants grow quickly during the midnight sun. History of svalbard lonely planet travel information.
These ships have provided observations of weather and ocean parameters regularly when operating in the seas around northern norway and the svalbard. It has higher temperatures than other areas that far north. North of danger, by dale hollerbach fife, is a world war ii story about a 12yearold boy living in svalbard who has to hide in a coal mine to avoid being captured by the nazi invaders. Home your local travel agent on svalbard discover svalbard. While svalbard may be an almost year round destination, the changing weather, number of daylight hours, amount of ice and snow conditions through the year all have a marked effect discover more getting to svalbard. The most popular animal to watch in the area is the polar bear, which is seeing a decline in numbers, though it still flourishes here. The nature, landscape and historical monuments set the premises for all activities, and this is the way we want it to remain. Wildlife enthusiasts will thrill at the sightseeing theyll do on svalbard. Seasons and climate in norway weather and temperatures. It is about halfway between mainland norway and the north pole. Worldwide local weather 2week forecast hourbyhour past week climate home weather longyearbyen past weeks past weather in longyearbyen, svalbard, norway yesterday and last 2 weeks.
National parks of svalbard, norway national geographic. There are normally 0 hours of bright sunshine each day in longyearbyen, svalbard in february thats 9% of daylight hours. Weather and climate extremes provides academics, decision makers. Svalbard travel to svalbard spitsbergen with polarquest. Spitsbergen books and more, including spitsbergensvalbard, a standard guidebook. Svalbard climate info whats the weather like in svalbard. Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the national parks of svalbard, norway, from national geographic. Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts along with up to the minute reports and videos from accuweather. In fact, the allies had tracked the abnormal density of german. Adding in the wind chill factor means the weather can feel much colder. Nordenskiold land is the warmest and wettest part of the archipelago, caused by the convergence of mild and humid air from the south and cold air from the north. World war two ended in europe with the unconditional surrender of the german high command on may 7th, 1945 in reims. The who has classified coronavirus covid19 as a global pandemic.
This, combined with the fact that the great white bears are relatively fearless of humans, means that your chances of an encounter on one of our specialist expeditions remain high. The climate in svalbard is subpolar along the west coast, which is reached by the last branch of the gulf stream, and its polar on the east coast, where the temperature remains around freezing 0 c or 32 f even in summer. Check the svalbard climate guide before you book your next holiday. Situated north of mainland europe, it is about midway between continental norway and the north pole. You are about to report this weather station for bad data. Also most norwegians may learn a lot of facts from this excellent book.
Longyearbyen, norway 10day weather forecast the weather. Weather situation during observed shipicing events off the coast of. History the first mention of svalbard occurs in an icelandic saga from 1194. The sea around jan mayen offers excellent whalewatching opportunities bottlenose, fin, and perhaps bowhead whales in the pack ice.
The climate of svalbard spitsbergen or svalbard is an archipelago in the arctic ocean and is an overseas territory of norway. Besides the science involved in selecting and preserving seeds, fowler gives a fascinating account of the creation of the vault itself. Discover svalbard is a family business runned by tarjei vatvik and daiane freitas. Learn about different types of weather and how to keep track of your weather observations. A lot of the data on yr is free to use in applications and services. Unpredictability and flexibility are the main keywords when you travel through svalbard s untamed wilderness with polarquest as the exact route depends on weather, ice conditions and wildlife encounters. Generally, it is recommended to avoid avalanche terrain. Spitsbergen books and more spitsbergensvalbard guidebook. The stiff fur on the sole of each foot keeps polar bears from slipping on ice, and also muffles the sound of a bears approach when sneaking up on a meal. The wide range of words to describe snow conditions. If you develop programs, applications or other services with data from yr, we encourage you to share it with other users. Be prepared with the most accurate 10day forecast for with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from the weather channel and weather. Svalbard and the global seed vault can be your introduction to an extraordinary, farsighted venture.
Novelists, screenwriters and filmmakers have set their works in svalbard, an archipelago in the arctic which is the northernmost part of norway. In winter, polar ice typically reaches the north and east coasts of the islands, while leaving free the western ones. Svalbard airport in longyearbyen is the main airport. During the summer months it is possible to explore svalbard in a number of ways. Notteroy, norway weather conditions weather underground. Near the west coast of spitsbergen, the landscape is very alpine with pointed mountains, which gave spitsbergen its name.
Central, northern and eastern parts of svalbard tend to be. Flying and climate spitsbergen photography equipment and tips. Fictional works about svalbard often make reference to its arctic climate, the isolation of the archipelago and the natural beauty of its vast glaciers, mountains and fjords. There are also polar bears, reindeer, and mammals that live in the sea. Select from the other forecast maps on the right to view the temperature, cloud cover, wind and precipitation for this country on a large scale with animation. In that way, coming generations can gain the same great experiences at the frontier between the past and present time. The commonwealth club of california called north of danger the best juvenile book of 1978. It is located at a latitude of 78n on the western coast of spitsbergen, the largest island of the svalbard archipelago. Svalbards climate is a combination of an arctic climate koppen.
Tarjei, is borned and raised in longyearbyen and has good knowledge about svalbard. Weather and climate the climate of barentsburg in russian. Located halfway between mainland norway and the north pole, one might expect it to be unbearably cold. See what the weather in svalbard is like during any month of the year. The last german surrender svalbard spitsbergen, norway. Avalanches may hit some avalancheexposed roads and occasionally settlements. Whats more, at camp barentz we often see svalbard reindeer, and even grouse and foxes if you are lucky. Bear island is a 1971 thriller novel by scottish author alistair maclean. Svalbard is a group of islands in the arctic ocean. Get the longyearbyen, svalbard, svalbard and jan mayen local hourly forecast including temperature, realfeel, and chance of precipitation. The bradt guide to svalbard, including spitsbergen, franz josef land and jan. Books, calendars, postcards and more from arctic and antarctic. Svalbards cultural remains traces of history in an. Worldwide local weather 2week forecast hourbyhour past week climate home weather longyearbyen past weeks past weather in longyearbyen, svalbard, norway.
All traces of human activities from 1945 or earlier are protected cultural remains in svalbard. The capital of the norwegian archipelago of svalbard, longyearbyen is the gateway to the arctic circle, and one of the worlds most fascinating towns. Daily low temperatures increase by 12f, from 3f to 16f, rarely falling below f or exceeding 28f. Current weather in longyearbyen and forecast for today, tomorrow, and next 14 days. Instructions travelling in avalanche terrain requires advanced knowledge, experience in route finding and ability to identify the avalanche problem. The norwegian arctic archipelago of spitsbergen is an antidote to modernday life and a prime destination for adventure travelers. Svalbard is in fact part of the arctic desert as it receives so little rainfall year round.
Impress your friends and family with these incredible facts about the arctic archipelago of svalbard. Other settlements include research outposts, the russian mining. The commonwealth club of california declared north of danger as best juvenile book of 1978 bear island is a 1971 thriller novel by scottish author alistair maclean about a movie crew who travels to. Our knowledgeable hosts are also prepared in the unlikely event that a polar bear should appear. The worlds northernmost city jennifer dombrowski april 4, 2012 jennifer dombrowski is a location independent globe trotter and bases herself in prata di pordenone, italy.
Apr 04, 2012 12 facts you never knew about longyearbyen. The svalbard islands, norway arctic wilderness, wildlife. Click here for todays weather in spitsbergen, jan mayen and east greenland. Past weather in longyearbyen, svalbard, norway yesterday. Spitsbergen consists of three large islands spitsbergen, nordaustlandet and edgeoya and dozens of smaller islands. There are nine main islands, of which by far the largest is spitsbergen. The perfect reading material if youre planning a trip to longyearbyen or you just want to imagine what its like to live in the norwegian arctic. Books about, set in, or inspired by svalbard, norways arctic archipelago. The mine we will guide you through is number 3 and was the last low drifted minethe coal layer was between 60 90 cm with production from 1971 1996. We therefore recommend that you bring a variety of warm clothes for your spitsbergen cruise. Jul 15, 2009 spitsbergen, 4th bradt travel guide andreas umbreit on.
The islands are governed by the governor of svalbard. Tourist facilities are focussed on the environment of the place, and longyearbyen is the tourist hub in the svalbard region. Spitsbergen, the largest island in svalbard, is known as the crown of arctic norway. Control the animation using the slide bar found beneath the weather map. The best time to go to svalbard, including current weather conditions, temperatures and rainfall. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and unique wildlife in a setting that is both rugged and fragile at the same time. Here, far from town, there is little light pollution, and perfect conditions for hunting the northern lights. Spitsbergen, jan mayen, franz josef land bradt travel. The climate of svalbard whats the weather like in svalbard. We cooperate with several local tour operators on svalbard. Get the monthly weather forecast for longyearbyen, svalbard, svalbard and jan mayen, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
Cold coast archipelago, part of norway, located in the arctic ocean well north of the arctic circle. Sail towards svalbard, searching for the ice edge as we continue north, retracing the route of dutch explorer willem barents who discovered spitsbergen and the barents sea, named after him. The north atlantic current moderates svalbard s temperatures, particularly during winter, giving it up to 20 c 36 f higher. The climate of svalbard is principally a result of its latitude, which is between 74 and 81 north. The average sea temperature around longyearbyen, svalbard in february is 2c.
The administrative centre and largest settlement is longyearbyen on spitsbergen. Standard plus room, superior double room, deluxe double room and polar bear suite. Once a small mining settlement, longyearbyen has evolved over the years into closeknit, selfsufficient community that is very much in tune with the richness of its past and the pristine nature of the environment. Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the national parks of svalbard, norway, from. Visiting svalbard guide to svalbard travel swoop arctic. Svalbard frequently asked questions faqs natural world. Amazing photography the norwegian arctic as you have never seen it before. Svalbard is geographically closer to the north pole than to norway. Weather for longyearbyen, svalbard, norway time and date. The landscape is very varied because of the geology and the climate.
Through our behaviour we should contribute to making the cultural remains a continuous source of exploration and knowledge. Located on a latitude of between 74 to 82 north, svalbard is the very definition of remote. Svalbard overview language interesting facts people government politics geography economy news weather history travel sources home activities united states edition spanish edition french edition german edition sample country glossary. The svalbard weather map below shows the weather forecast for the next 10 days.
Officially, however, the dutch voyager willem barents, in search of a northeast passage to china, is regarded as the first visitor from the european mainland 1596. His parents still live on svalbard and own svalbard villmarkssenter as, also a tourism business. The little bit of text in the book is in german, but 4 out of 7 pages in the book do not have any more text than the name of the location. Climate is defined by the world meteorological organization as the average weather over a 30year period. July is the warmest month of the year with an average temperature between 3 and 8 degrees celsius 37 to 46 degrees fahrenheit.
Traditionally weather had been forecast for spitsbergen, which because of the needs of expeditions. Spitsbergen and svalbard your guide to the arctic crown. Exclusive overnight at a dog yard nearby longyearbyen. Longyearbyen is the largest settlement and is the seat of local government and norways main administrativ centre on svalbard. Teachers can book the arctic circumpolar giant floor map or tiled map to learn more about arctic. We will try to put you in the right place at the right time to get the best wildlife sightings. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 3f to 47f and is rarely below 19f or above 53f.
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