Decouvrir le spitzberg, svalbard avec lexpress cotier hurtigruten fr. 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. Latest summits done as part of a hike to an ice cave in larsbreen glacier. 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. The islands are directly north of and since 1920 an integrated part of norway. Jan 15, 2020 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. A prime location for aurora hunts and other northern light experiences. Along its west coast, ships slip between its shores and forlandet, a slim national park of an island with jagged, snowy peaks. Elle attire tous les voyageurs en quete daventures arctiques.
The 10 best svalbard hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. The svalbard islands the svalbard islands are located in the arctic ocean, halfway between norway and the north pole. Spitsbergen longyearbyen svalbard and jan mayen afar. It is around three hours by plane from oslo and 650 miles from the north pole, making it one of the most remote human settlements on earth. You arrive in the worlds northernmost town, historic longyearbyen previously known as long year city, deep within the arctic circle, and we have time to explore this small city of about 2000 human inhabitants.
Explore tundra adorned with wildflowers and look out for arctic fox, or discover historic camps of explorers and hunters. Apr 04, 2012 an american, john longyear, started the arctic coal company and set up a mining operation for around 500 people in 1906. Svalbard is connected to the phone grid in mainland norway via fiber optic cable. The norwegian meteorological institute has informed aeco that daily ice charts for svalbard will be available this season. November 29th is polar night in svalbard, so pitch black. Svalbard archipelago lies beyond the arctic circle, nearer to the north pole than it is to mainland scandinavia, making it one of the most remote places on earth. 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. Today it is longyearbyen, meaning longyear city in norwegian. Spitsbergen books and more spitsbergensvalbard guidebook. An american, john longyear, started the arctic coal company and set up a mining operation for around 500 people in 1906. Aerial arctic lofoten, jan mayen and svalbard from the air. Svalbard is the arctic north as you always dreamed it existed.
The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely different climbing approach. May 30, 2017 we spent 12 days together with 24 people on the wonderful sv noorderlicht, sailing the spitzbergen coast. Longyearbyen is the starting point for all of our svalbard polar bears safaris, and is well worth. When spitsbergen was first discovered by the dutch explorer william barents, it was named so for its jagged peaks. Take a trip to svalbard longyear and encounter all its beauty and its wonderful approach to the airport. Apr 25, 2017 the svalbard islands are remote islands in the arctic ocean and are part of the overseas territory of norway. The call of the wild, by jack london one of them was a big, snowwhite fellow from spitzbergen who had been brought away by a whaling captain, and who had later accompanied a geological survey into the barrens. This ensures a good quality telephone coverage in longyearbyen, barentsburg, sveagruva and nyalesund. Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word svalbard. Svalbard spitsbergen polar bears and seabirds may 2020. Svalbard polar bear explorer natural world safaris.
Spitsbergen, largest island of the svalbard archipelago, part of norway, in the arctic ocean. Russian is used in the russian settlements, but formerly, russenorsk was the lingua franca of the entire barents sea region. 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. Constituting the westernmost bulk of the archipelago, it borders the arctic ocean, the norwegian sea, and the. Spitzbergen synonyms, spitzbergen pronunciation, spitzbergen translation, english dictionary definition of spitzbergen. All three slovenian expeditions 2005, 2006, and 2007 led by slovenian filmmaker gregor kresal had to face major logistical difficulties. Nature and history, regions and places of an arctic archipelago. Dec 24, 2019 dated svalbard, a norwegian archipelago located to the east of greenland. Spitzbergen islands in the svalbard archipelago to the east of northern greenland. Svalbard has a population of approximately 2,395 people as of 2011. Situated north of mainland europe, it is about midway between continental norway and the north pole.
Shine of the glacier basecamp spitsbergen visit svalbard. Across asia hightech cultures are evolving beside ancient ones. See tripadvisor s svalbard, norway hotel deals and special prices on 18 hotels all in one spot. From the elegant simplicity of a japanese tea room to the neon cityscapes of tokyo.
Spitsbergen the largest island of the svalbard archipelago from late 16th c. 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. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates slovenia june 2007 theatrical release also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. The basement the largescale features of the svalbard geology are relatively simple. Daily ice charts for svalbard available this season aeco. Spitzbergen article about spitzbergen by the free dictionary. The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely. Discovered by willem barents in 1596, the island became part of norway in. The islands in this archipelago extend from 74 n to 81 n and 10 e to 35 e, midway between the north. Svalbard definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Since there are no tourist hotels on spitzbergen visitors must. Jagged peaks of spitzbergen 2007 tv movie release info. Svalbard cruise polar bear watching aurora expeditions. All settlements in svalbard are located on the main island of spitsbergen or vest spitsbergen.
Awesome arctic experience though, was a blast and fun hike. 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. The charts are produced daily, including on saturdays and sundays, from june through september 2017. Informations sur le svalbard, le bureau du gouverneur, le traite du svalbard. Svalbard, an archipelago located in the arctic ocean, is the kingdom of norways northernmost part. The svalbard islands, norway arctic wilderness, wildlife. Enjoy the best of svalbard, a world of endless daylight where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, guillemot cries echo from sea cliffs and beluga whales rise from the sea. Located halfway between mainland norway and the north pole, one might expect it to be unbearable cold. The flag of norway combines elements of other flags. Gsm mobile phones work in longyearbyen, svea and barentsburg. The worlds northernmost town is longyearbyen, which is located in the norwegian archipelago of svalbard and has 2,100 citizens. The 10 best things to do in spitsbergen 2020 with photos. It was a truly wonderful experience that highlighted the beautiful sights, the amazing.
November 29th is polar night in svalbard, so pitch. The ice charts are available for download from polarview. Boat services from bergen viatromsoand honningsvsg to spitzbergen longyearbyen and ny alesund. Information about svalbard in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. Vest spitsbergen or vestspitsbergen, urban east norwegian. 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. Feb 15, 2020 a group of islands northeast of greenland. Spitzbergen definition of spitzbergen by the free dictionary. Spitsbergen definition of spitsbergen by the free dictionary. Violent storms and temperatures in the region of minus 40 degree celsius are not uncommon in the polar circle. 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. Svalbard offers unspoiled, raw arctic wilderness at its best.
Air services from tromso to longyearbyen 23 times weekly in summer, once or twice weekly in winter. An island of norway in svalbard in the arctic ocean east of northern greenland. Ms spitsbergen l navire hurtigruten hurtigruten fr. Welcome to svalbard, an island realm with icecovered fjords, glaciers, soaring mountains, and rare wildlife that includes polar bears. Svalbard is a group of islands that belongs to norway located between the arctic ocean, barents sea, greenland sea, and the norwegian sea. 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. Amazing photography the norwegian arctic as you have never. Les trois iles principales sont spitsbergen ou spitzberg 39 000 km2, nordaustlandet 14 600 km2 et edgeoya 5 000 km2. Russian is used in the russian settlements, but formerly, russenorsk was the lingua franca of the entire barents sea region the annual population growth is. Spitsbergen synonyms, spitsbergen pronunciation, spitsbergen translation, english dictionary definition of spitsbergen.
Veteran bbc presenter kate humble has joined us as specialist leader on two of our svalbard polar bear explorer expeditions thus far. Farther upcoast, the 79meterhigh 260foothigh ice wall of. We spent 12 days together with 24 people on the wonderful sv noorderlicht, sailing the spitzbergen coast. You can view route information for airlines that fly to longyearbyen, compare the prices of both low cost and traditional airlines which fly to longyearbyen and book your flights by clicking the links below skyscanner allows you to find the cheapest. Dark and icegripped for eight months of the year, svalbard s landscape consists of jagged peaks supported by immense buttresses of rock that plunge into the ocean. On the archipelagos island of spitsbergen there are two towns. A photo gallery with nice looking photos from alkefjellet spitsbergen svaldbard photos. The largest of the svalbard islands, spitsbergen is home to the worlds northernmost town of longyearbyen. With majestic mountains of jagged peaks, iridescent sea ice, countless glaciers and superb wildlifeviewing opportunities. However, thanks to the gulf stream, spitsbergen and the other islands in the svalbard archipelago boast a surprisingly mild climate with distinctive seasons. This remote location means svalbard retains the pristine natural wonders that the polar north is famed for. From spitzbergen through the arctic, and across canada and the barrens, he had held his own with all manner of dogs and achieved to mastery over them. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and unique wildlife in a setting that is both rugged and fragile at the same time.