Is Svalbard open to tourists now?
The Tourist Information is now open: The phone is open from 09:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 to 17:00 from Saturday to Sunday.
Why Is tourism good for Svalbard?
People are attracted to Svalbard because of its natural beauty and wildlife. Adventure tourism is a growth industry in Svalbard with people participating in leisure activities such as hiking, kayaking and riding snowmobiles.
How many jobs does tourism provide in Svalbard?
450 out of the 1,650 full-time equivalent jobs (or FTEs) that are carried out by Svalbard’s 2,650 inhabitants are employed in tourism and culture.
Did Svalbard get Covid?
The COVID-19 pandemic in Svalbard is part of the ongoing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was confirmed to have reached Svalbard on 6 October 2021.
How is Svalbard at risk from human activity?
The biggest single threat posed by ship-based activities on Svalbard is from a major oil spill. Cruise ships can carry substantial volumes of fuel for their own use. Those fuels are often heavy oils, the most toxic, polluting, and potentially environmentally- damaging fuels if released into the environment.
How do people earn money on Svalbard?
The economy of Svalbard is dominated by coal mining, tourism and research. In 2007, there were 484 people working in the mining sector, 211 people working in the tourism sector and 111 people working in the education sector.
Does Svalbard have a hospital?
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. He has responded to everything from childbirth to polar bear attacks.
How long can I stay in Svalbard?
indefinitely
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.
Is there a Mcdonalds in Svalbard?
Family Restaurant and McDrive-In at the highway E6 – Exit 2 – Svinesundparken, Halden!
Can I buy property in Svalbard?
The Norwegian state owns practically all land in Svalbard and in practice it is not possible to buy a plot for building your own home. Some private housing has been built on rented land. This housing has been sold or rented out to private individuals in Longyearbyen.
Is Svalbard a nice place to live?
The biggest challenge faced by anyone living on Svalbard is adjusting to the harsh climate. While summers can be mild and snow-free, they come with permanent sunlight for months. In contrast, winters are permanently dark with snowstorms and avalanches common problems.
Do I need a passport to visit Svalbard?
Remember: In the town of Longyearbyen there is a tourist information centre providing all the information you need. Please note that as Svalbard is outside of Schengen, you need a passport or national ID card when travelling here. You can find more information on Svalbard here:
Where can I find tourist information in Nice?
In Nice there are three tourist information offices, strategically set up in some of the most frequented tourist areas of the city, such as the airport, the Central Train Station and the famed Promenade des Anglais.
What to do in Svalbard?
To the uninitiated, Svalbard may seem desolate and barren with large open landscapes, sparse vegetation and endless glaciers. But if you look beyond this first impression, you will discover an eldorado of nature-based experiences – all year round.
Where is the Longyearbyen tourist information centre located?
The Longyearbyen Tourist Information Centre is located at the end of the pedestrian street in downtown Longyearbyen in the direction of Nybyen. At the tourist information centre, you can book your activities, get information from our knowledgeable team and buy souvenirs to take back home. You can find the city map of Longyearbyen here.