Welcome to Longyearbyen in the far north - where the extraordinary is ordinary! | Svalbard

Discover Longyearbyen, the unique village in Norway where it’s literally illegal to die. Nestled in the Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, this remarkable settlement faces extreme conditions, including permafrost that preserves bodies and even ancient viruses. Life in Longyearbyen unfolds against dramatic backdrops of glaciers and vibrant Northern Lights, where community bonds strengthen amidst harsh winters. With no burials allowed, residents must leave for medical emergencies, creating an extraord

2100 people from 51 nations live together in a town on top of the world. This is our beloved Longyearbyen! :-) We hope you will enjoy. (Watch in HD and with sound) https://goo.gl/pDChs1 | Svalbard

Isfjord Radio is open for the season! Located 90 km west of Longyearbyen, Isfjord Radio is a true wilderness hotel. Once a radio station that connected Longyearbyen to the mainland, it is now a comfortable hotel with a modern, inviting interior and delicious food. In winter, you can travel there by snowmobile – or by dogsled! Video by Augustin Marti, one of the staff at Isfjord Radio / Basecamp Explorer | Svalbard

the darkest days of winter are here🌛 #svalbard #longyearbyen #lucia #winter #northernlights #aurora #reels | Cecilia Blomdahl