Can you see Northern Lights in Svalbard?

A prime location for aurora hunts and other northern lights experiences. The Svalbard islands are located in the Arctic Ocean halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Svalbard is actually the only place on the planet where you can experience the aurora borealis in the daytime.

How do I become a citizen of Svalbard?

Svalbard Citizenship There is no such thing as svalbard citizenship. Norwegian citizenship rules apply here. Immigrants must understand that time spent in svalbard does not count towards becoming norwegian citizen. This includes for marriage and children.

How much does it cost to live in Svalbard?

The cost of living in Svalbard is approximately the same as in the rest of Norway. Stipulated costs for accommodation and food is approximately NOK 10 000 per month. All travel expenses to and from Longyearbyen must be paid by the student.

Can I travel to Svalbard right now?

Svalbard is open for tourists from several countries within the Schengen Area and the EEA with sufficiently low transmission.

How cold is it in Svalbard?

Meteorology. Average summer temperatures on Svalbard range from 3 to 7 °C (37.4 to 44.6 °F) in July, and winter temperatures from −13 to −20 °C (8.6 to −4.0 °F) in January. The highest temperature ever recorded was 23.0 °C (73.4 °F) in July 2020 and the coldest was −46.3 °C (−51.3 °F) in March 1986.

Are there blacks in Svalbard?

Negerfjellet is one of three areas in southern Svalbard named for their large amount of black rocks. It’s worth noting black residents in Svalbard are far and few between.

Are there hospitals in Svalbard?

LONGYEARBYEN, Svalbard, Norway — How do you care for a polar bear bite? For more than 10 years, Bilicz has been hospital manager and head nurse at Longyearbyen Hospital, the northernmost hospital in the world located just 800 miles from the North Pole on the remote Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.

How long can I stay in Svalbard?

Everybody may live and work in Svalbard indefinitely regardless of country of citizenship. The Svalbard Treaty grants treaty nationals equal right of abode as Norwegian nationals. Non-treaty nationals may live and work indefinitely visa-free as well.

What is the temperature in Svalbard?

Average summer temperatures on Svalbard range from 3 to 7 °C (37.4 to 44.6 °F) in July, and winter temperatures from −13 to −20 °C (8.6 to −4.0 °F) in January. The highest temperature ever recorded was 23.0 °C (73.4 °F) in July 2020 and the coldest was −46.3 °C (−51.3 °F) in March 1986.