Hurtigruten is unveiling two new Svalbard itineraries for 2026 and beyond. The newly announced offerings, which are either 13 or 17 days long, combine Hurtigruten’s popular Svalbard Line with several ...

Ask seasoned travelers to rattle off their ultimate bucket list destinations and a pronounced pattern will emerge. The adventurous among us tend to prefer places that are off the beaten path. Way off.

With everyone jumping on the Iceland bandwagon, dare we say that photo-ops on a glacier are getting quite…common? But spending the night on one? You’ll need to venture farther into the Arctic Circle ...

To visitors, the Norwegian archipelago can seem both ethereal and eternal. But climate change all but guarantees an eventual collapse of its vulnerable ecosystem. The strong summer sun melts the top ...

Cozy rooms, wonderful views at breakfast, a relaxing sauna, fine dining, and an impressive wine list are among the home comforts available after a day of exploring Longyearbyen. ByDavid Nikel, Senior ...

The remote archipelago of Svalbard offers travelers an unparalleled opportunity to witness some of the Arctic's most magnificent wildlife in their natural habitat. This Norwegian territory, renowned ...

The summer before I turned 40 – with my fertility ebbing, as everyone with a vested interest in such things felt the need to remind me – I decided to set sail on the biggest adventure of my life.

HX Expeditions is celebrating 130 years of exploration with an experience that transports guests back to the year it all ...

Hurtigruten offers summer cruise vacations to Svalbard and Spitsbergen. The nine-day Spitsbergen Arctic Adventure includes two nights in Oslo, one in Longyearbyen and four days aboard the MS ...

Starting January 1, 2025, Norway plans to introduce new restrictions for cruise ships and other tourist activities in Svalbard to protect its unique wildlife, including a cap on ship passengers and ...

LONGYEARBYEN, Svalbard (Reuters) - The guide checked his rifle once, then again, before turning around to give a reassuring smile. "We haven't seen many ice bears near town this year, they're not yet ...

In Svalbard, above the Arctic Circle, you can’t be born and you can’t be buried, but you can find renewal in the dark of winter. The northern-most greenhouse dome in the world provides microgreens to ...