2713 Travel Guide

Svalbard is Norway's northernmost territory and one of Earth's northernmost settlements. At 78°N, it features glaciers, polar bears (~3,000 — more than humans), Northern Lights and midnight sun — one of Earth's most extraordinary polar destinations. ~3,000 polar bears — more than humans. Dog sledding, glacier hiking, Northern Lights (winter), midnight sun (summer), boat cruises. ~3 hours flight from Oslo.