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Travel tips, local know-how and little stories from everyday life in Svalbard, written by the people who live and work here.
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Christmas in Longyearbyen: How the World’s Northernmost Town Celebrates
How Longyearbyen celebrates Christmas in the polar night: torch walks, Santa’s mine in Nybyen, Christmas markets, church in bunad and cosy dark days.
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Svalbard Glaciers, Fjords & History
Explore Svalbard glaciers, fjords, and mining history from Longyearbyen. Seasonal tips and a guesthouse in the historic Nybyen quarter.
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Arctic Wildlife on Svalbard: What You Can See & How to Spot It
Reindeer, Arctic foxes, polar bears, walrus, and seabirds in Svalbard. Wildlife tips and a Longyearbyen guesthouse close to open terrain.
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Midnight Sun in Svalbard: When to See It & What to Do
The midnight sun lights up Svalbard 24/7 from mid-April to late August. Here’s when to see it, how to sleep, what to…
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Northern Lights in Svalbard
During the dark season, the Northern Lights are often visible in Longyearbyen. With limited light pollution in Nybyen, viewing conditions are usually…
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Long-term Room Rental
Want to escape the busy life in the city and experience the peace and quiet of the polar night? We offer long-term…
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Activities to do in Svalbard
Things to do in Svalbard At Gjestehuset 102, we want to help you make the most of your stay. On this page…
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8 Reasons to visit Svalbard in the dark season
Are you thinking of visiting the northernmost inhabited town in the world, but still needs a little more convincing? Here are reasons…
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Best things to do in the Summer | Travel Guide
Summer at 78° north is short, wild, and quietly magical, and it’s the easiest, friendliest time of year to visit. If you’re…
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Northern Lights and Whys
Angie of Gjestehuset 102 tells us more about the fascinating Aurora Borealis!
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Facts about Longyearbyen
What do you know about the northernmost inhabited part of the world?
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