Spitsbergen – The Gateway to the Arctic
Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, lies far north of the Arctic Circle and is one of the northernmost permanently inhabited areas in the world. The rugged, icy landscape with glaciers, fjords and rugged mountains is home to a unique wildlife, including polar bears, walruses, arctic foxes and reindeer.
The archipelago plays an important role in the polar research, the Climate protection and as a starting point for Arctic expeditionsIn Longyearbyen, the northernmost city in the world, researchers, adventurers and nature lovers meet. This is also where the famous Global Seed Vault, a safe for seeds from all over the world.
Spitsbergen fascinates with its untouched nature, the magical northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer - a real adventure destination for all those who want to experience the wild Arctic up close.