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Spitsbergen outdoor activities post box 182 9171 longyearbyen svalbard email. 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. Adult ivory gulls congregate at a food source such as this whale carcass. Approximately 60% of the archipelago is covered with glaciers, and the islands feature many mountains and fjords. This ensures a good quality telephone coverage in longyearbyen, barentsburg, sveagruva and nyalesund. Sval storm clouds engulf the steep forested slopes and jagged mountain peaks of the andes. Svalbard high arctic archipelago 78 to 80 north 3 to july 2007. West spitsbergen largest island of this archipelago usage notes. Our ski expeditions and tours in svalbard are taking place in may and june. This remote location means svalbard retains the pristine natural wonders that the polar north is famed for. It is locatit aboot 400 miles north o mainland europe, midwey atween mainland norawa an the nor powl. A photo gallery with nice looking photos from alkefjellet spitsbergen svaldbard photos. Today, only about 300 people work in the mining industry. Dark and icegripped for eight months of the year, svalbards landscape consists of jagged peaks supported by immense.

Svalbard is a group of islands that belongs to norway located between the arctic ocean, barents sea, greenland sea, and the norwegian sea. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the arctic ocean, the. Kates passion for wildlife and the natural world has seen her feature in a cavalcade of muchloved television programmes like springwatch and animal park, while she also involves herself in charity work for a number of conservation organisations, from the. Remote, mysterious and extreme, the norwegian island of spitsbergen is the.

Nature and history, regions and places of an arctic archipelago. An american, john longyear, started the arctic coal company and set up a mining operation for around 500 people in 1906. Yet, the archipelago has for a long time been on my totravellist and after having read this complete guide, it has moved much, much higher on said list. The svalbard treaty the svalbard treaty, which was signed in paris on 9 february 1920, granted norway full and absolute sovereignty over svalbard. Denne epostadressen er beskyttet mot programmer som samler epostadresser. All settlements in svalbard are located on the main island of spitsbergen or vest spitsbergen. Veteran bbc presenter kate humble has joined us as specialist leader on two of our svalbard polar bear explorer expeditions thus far. Aerial arctic lofoten, jan mayen and svalbard from the air. 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. Drive your own dogsledge through a landscape covered in snow this is the trip for those who want a full day trip combining dogsledge and icecave exploration. All settlements in svalbard are located on the main island of spitsbergen or vestspitsbergen. The svalbard islands are located in the arctic ocean, halfway between norway and the north pole. The settlements on svalbard were established as company towns, and at their height in the 1950s, the norwegian stateowned coal company supported nearly 1,000 jobs. The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely different.

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. 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. Spitsbergen, the largest island in the svalbard archipelago situated in the arctic ocean. Jagged peaks of spitzbergen 2007 tv movie release info. Cold coast archipelago, part of norway, located in the arctic ocean well north of the arctic circle. Entry visas are not required for entry into greenland or spitsbergen. Svalbard is the arctic north as you always dreamed it existed. Svalbard polar bear explorer natural world safaris. Violent storms and temperatures in the region of minus 40 degree celsius are not uncommon in the polar circle. Spitzbergen article about spitzbergen by the free dictionary.

Gsm mobile phones work in longyearbyen, svea and barentsburg. In 2007, there were 484 people working in the mining sector, 211 people working in. Shine of the glacier basecamp spitsbergen visit svalbard. Svalbard definition of svalbard by the free dictionary. Svalbard, an archipelago located in the arctic ocean, is the kingdom of norways northernmost part. Svalbard synonyms, svalbard pronunciation, svalbard translation, english dictionary definition of svalbard. Svalbard is a norwegian archipelago in the arctic ocean. The svalbard islands, norway arctic wilderness, wildlife. Spitzbergen definition of spitzbergen by the free dictionary. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and unique wildlife in a setting that is both rugged and fragile at the same time. Situated north of mainland europe, it is about midway between continental norway and the north pole. Svalbardspitsbergen practical information pioneer expeditions. Spitzbergen synonyms, spitzbergen pronunciation, spitzbergen translation, english dictionary definition of spitzbergen. An 11day wildlife expedition to the high arctic, including a 10day voyage around the island of spitsbergen in search of breeding seabirds, polar bears, walrus and spectacular scenery.

Today it is longyearbyen, meaning longyear city in norwegian. A norwegian archipelago comprising spitsbergen and other islands in the arctic ocean north of the mainland. 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 summer carry a deeper kind of magic. The flag of norway combines elements of other flags. Apr 25, 2017 the svalbard islands are remote islands in the arctic ocean and are part of the overseas territory of norway. Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the svalbard archipelago. Since the 1990s, the tourism and hospitality industry has grown rapidly, and svalbard now receives 60,000 visitors annually. Spitzbergen islands in the svalbard archipelago to the east of northern greenland. An adult polar bear can weigh 350700 kg 7721,543 lb and grow to as tall as 23 metres 6 ft 6 in 9 ft 10 in. The treaty of svalbard became effective on 14 august 1925, and according to the act of 17 july 1925, svalbard is part of the kingdom of norway. Svalbard is connected to the phone grid in mainland norway via fiber optic cable. The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely different climbing approach from. The name spitsbergen, meaning pointed mountains from the dutch spits pointed.

Amazing photography the norwegian arctic as you have never. At just shy of 80n spitsbergen is the land of the midnight sun in summer and of near total darkness for several months during winter. Outside of official use, german spitzbergen remains the predominant word for both senses. The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely. Dec 24, 2019 dated svalbard, a norwegian archipelago located to the east of greenland. Svalbard is a fantastic place for ski touring and expeditions in all levels. Information and translations of spitzbergen in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The following article is based on some of the experiences of the 72 students participating in the two mobility periods in connection with the comenius project docente europeothe european teacher. The islands are directly north of and since 1920 an integrated part of norway. All three slovenian expeditions 2005, 2006, and 2007 led by slovenian filmmaker gregor kresal had to face major logistical difficulties.

The largest island is spitsbergen, followed by nordaustlandet and edgeoya. The islands in this archipelago extend from 74 n to 81 n and 10 e to 35 e, midway between the north. Pdf field courses in arctic geology at unis svalbard. Spitsbergen books and more spitsbergensvalbard guidebook. The oldest formations, the socalled basement, including precambrian, cambrian and ordovician rocks, occur as a belt along the westcoast of spitsbergen, in a large area between wijdefjorden and hinlopenstretet in the north, as well as in the northern part of nordaustlandet and in the southern part. Life in svalbard leben in spitzbergen episode 1 longyearbyen. Svalbard is a group of remote islands in the norwegian high arctic, far north of mainland europe. 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 that is. Arctic food is served at a wide range of places to eat and drink of higher standards than you might expect from a. But of course your guides in svalbard know what to do and will give you more information in the briefings. Apr 04, 2012 an american, john longyear, started the arctic coal company and set up a mining operation for around 500 people in 1906. Aug 16, 2015 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 that is.

Despite its arctic location svalbard is easy to reach but still one can enjoy total wilderness. The arctic group of islands known as svalbard, or spitzbergen in english spitzbergen being the name of the largest island was nomans land but became norwegian in the early 1920s through the svalbard treaty. Spitsbergen formerly west spitsbergen, north east land, edge island, barents island. Spitsbergen the largest island of the svalbard archipelago from late 16th c.

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. Isbn 9783937903149, 30 i have never been to svalbard. Jagged mountain peaks at alkehornet 77a24an 022a40ae spitsbergen. The basement the largescale features of the svalbard geology are relatively simple. Adult ivory gull on sperm whale carcass same dead whale as 2006 at bourbonhamma. Coal mining has historically been the dominant economic activity, and the spitzbergen treaty of 9 february 1920 gives the 45 countries that so far have ratified the treaty equal rights to exploit mineral deposits, subject to norwegian regulation. Find out where svalbard is located, the best entry points for an arctic safari, what country. Kates passion for wildlife and the natural world has seen her feature in a cavalcade of muchloved television programmes like springwatch and animal park, while she also involves herself in charity work for a number of conservation. Vest spitsbergen or vestspitsbergen, urban east norwegian. Here youll find detailed information about particular places spitsbergenfotos, flora, fauna, weatherreport and cultural heritage. Spitsbergen is the largest island in the archipelago. Coal mining, tourism, and international research are svalbards major industries. When spitsbergen was first discovered by the dutch explorer william barents, it was named so for its jagged peaks.