Alkefjellet
Known as 'Bird Mountain', these cliffs feature an overwhelming number of birds, and are often a surprise highlight of Svalbard.
FIND OUT MOREThe northernmost human settlements on earth are found here, specifically on the largest island of Spitsbergen, where the ‘cold edge’ of Svalbard (its literal meaning) is tempered by the moderating Gulf Stream, making it a more habitable environment. It is nonetheless estimated that here there are more polar bears than there are humans, making this prime territory for some enthralling polar bear quests and the starting point for your frozen adventure.
Known as 'Bird Mountain', these cliffs feature an overwhelming number of birds, and are often a surprise highlight of Svalbard.
FIND OUT MOREThe most remote island in the Svalbard archipelago, Kvitoya is home to walrus and polar bear, and is great for photography.
FIND OUT MORELongyearbyen is the starting point for all of our Svalbard polar bear safaris, and is well worth exploring if you can.
FIND OUT MOREIn the northeast of the Svalbard archipelago, Nordauslandet is a captivating area with beautiful icebergs.
FIND OUT MOREA historical research town, Ny Alesund rewards travellers with beautiful photos, as well as some wildlife encounters.
FIND OUT MOREOne of the best places to see the polar bears is on Svalbard's pack ice where they roam, hunting for seals.
FIND OUT MOREAn area made up of seven individual islands, this is a well-known location for spotting walrus and polar bears.
FIND OUT MOREPart of the Svalbard Archipelago explored best by expedition ship on the look out for polar bears, walruses, whales and more.
FIND OUT MORESpeak to one of our Polar destination specialists to find out more, and start designing your very own extraordinary journey.