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Longyearbyen Vacation Packages and Tours

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Take a trip to Longyearbyen on your Norway vacation.

Longyearbyen is the world's northernmost town and a place of extraordinary beauty and rugged charm in the remote Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. Discover the colourful houses clinging to the mountainside, making up the tiny but thriving settlement framed by glaciers, fjords, and snow-capped peaks. The town's population is a tight-knit community of around 2,400 people and is a testament to human resilience in one of the planet's harshest environments. 

Delve into the town's history at the Svalbard Museum, which chronicles the tales of early Arctic explorers and the coal mining heritage that shaped the region. The nearby renowned Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a modern-day Noah's Ark safeguarding the globe's plant genetic diversity. 

Immerse yourself in the stunning Arctic wilderness that is the Longyearbyen playground. Winter offers you a surreal, polar night wonderland with dog sledding, snowmobiling, and glimpses of the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Experience the Midnight Sun illuminating the land in perpetual daylight during the summer, drawing hikers, wildlife enthusiasts, and those eager to witness the dramatic landscape come alive. 

Come face-to-face with the archipelago's unique wildlife, including polar bears, reindeer, Arctic foxes, and numerous bird species, with activities like glacier hikes, kayaking through icebergs, and wildlife safaris. Step into the Arctic realm and discover where raw, untouched wilderness meets human tenacity and a sense of wonder with a remarkable contrast of isolation and vibrant life. 

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LanguagesNorwegian
CurrencyNorwegian Krone (NOK)
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