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.