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Spitsbergen was named by its discoverer, the dutch navigator willem barentsz, in 1596. Spitsbergen, the main island, means jagged peaks and befits this remarkable land with its spectacular coastline, littered with glaciers flowing into the sea, and high cliffs with endless opportunities for viewing wildlife. Spitsbergen is the name of the main island, whereas, svalbard is the official name of the whole archipelago between 7626n bjornoya and 8050n sjuoyane and 1030e and 2810e. Hat as sowat 380 km lung faan nuurd tu suud an 220 km briad faan uast tu waast. Apr 04, 2012 an american, john longyear, started the arctic coal company and set up a mining operation for around 500 people in 1906. When spitsbergen was first discovered by the dutch explorer william barents, it was named so for its jagged peaks. Svalbard sometimes referred to as spitzbergen, the largest of the islands in the svalbard archipelago, sits well inside the arctic circle, just south of 80 degrees north. Join us for an exciting trip in beautiful nature, rich animal life and an amazing view. Vest spitsbergen or vestspitsbergen, urban east norwegian.

Spitzbergen picture of longyearbyen, spitsbergen tripadvisor. Dec 24, 2019 dated svalbard, a norwegian archipelago located to the east of greenland. Spitzbergen synonyms, spitzbergen pronunciation, spitzbergen translation, english dictionary definition of spitzbergen. Spitzbergen islands in the svalbard archipelago to the east of northern greenland. The svalbard islands, norway arctic wilderness, wildlife. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates slovenia june 2007 theatrical release also known as aka it looks. High above the arctic circle lies the remarkable archipelago known in norwegian as svalbard. Natural and human history routes and regions useful and important information fourth updated edition 2018 of the english guidebook spitsbergen svalbard. Svalbard high arctic archipelago 78 to 80 north 3 to july 2007. A norwegian archipelago comprising spitsbergen and other islands in the arctic ocean north of the mainland.

The name spitsbergen, meaning pointed mountains from the dutch spits. Spitsbergen as en eilun uunt arktisk sia an hiart tu det skool faan eilunen ma di salew noom of uk svalbard. Bjorndalen is a place which offers you several characteristics from svalbard in one. Remote, mysterious and extreme, the norwegian island of spitsbergen is the. Svalbard is a norwegian group of islands located in the arctic ocean. All settlements in svalbard are located on the main island of spitsbergen or vest spitsbergen. Spitzbergen definition of spitzbergen by the free dictionary. Information and translations of spitzbergen in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Svalbard, an archipelago located in the arctic ocean, is the kingdom of norways northernmost part. Spitzbergen article about spitzbergen by the free dictionary. Field courses in arctic geology at unis svalbard, spitsbergen. Boat services from bergen viatromsoand honningsvsg to spitzbergen longyearbyen and ny alesund. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. This island, the largest in the norwegian archipelago of svalbard, is also among the best places to view arctic wildlife, including arctic foxes, reindeer, a multitude of seabirds, and the beloved polar bear.

Earlier, the main island was called vestspitsbergen. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The largest island is spitsbergen, followed by nordaustlandet and edgeoya. Violent storms and temperatures in the region of minus 40 degree celsius are not uncommon in the polar circle. Life in svalbard leben in spitzbergen episode 1 longyearbyen. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Svalbard is the arctic north as you always dreamed it existed. Spitsbergen is the largest island in the archipelago. Spitsbergen, largest island of the svalbard archipelago, part of norway, in the arctic ocean. The arctic group of islands known as svalbard, or spitzbergen in english spitzbergen being the name of the largest island was nomans land but became norwegian in the early 1920s through the svalbard treaty. Entry visas are not required for entry into greenland or spitsbergen. The call of the wild, by jack london one of them was a big, snowwhite fellow from spitzbergen who had been brought away by a whaling captain, and who had later accompanied a geological survey. The tallest peak is newtontoppen 1,717 m or 5,633 ft, followed by. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and unique wildlife in a setting that is both rugged and fragile at the same time.

Svalbard is a norwegian archipelago in the arctic ocean. Svalbardspitsbergen practical information pioneer expeditions. All nationalities require a full passport valid for 6 months. Since there are no tourist hotels on spitzbergen visitors must. Enjoy the best of svalbard, a world of endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken. Here youll find detailed information about particular places spitsbergen fotos, flora, fauna, weatherreport and cultural heritage. Around spitsbergen 2007080515 spitsbergen svalbard. Spitsbergen and the other islands that make up the svalbard archipelago are.

Central spitsbergen arctic wildlife holiday polar group. The steep walls of the largest island of svalbard spitsbergen call for a completely different climbing approach from. The setting sun shines on the peak of the tre kroner at the. You arrive in the worlds northernmost town, historic longyearbyen previously known as long year city, deep within the arctic circle, and we have time to explore this small city of about 2000 human inhabitants. Pdf field courses in arctic geology at unis svalbard, spitsbergen. Halfway between norway and the north pole the atlantic. Jagged peaks of spitzbergen 2007 tv movie release info. Whilst the other islands of svalbard are nature reserves and therefore inaccessible without gaining special permission, spitsbergen, which broadly includes its group of surrounding islands barentsoya, edgeoya, nordaustlandet and prins karls forland, is where the modest. Spitsbergen, with an area of 15,075 square miles 39,044 square km, is approximately 280 miles 450 km long and ranges from 25 to 140 miles 40 to 225 km wide.

Dark and icegripped for eight months of the year, svalbards landscape consists of jagged peaks supported by immense buttresses of rock that plunge into the ocean. Situated north of mainland europe, it is about midway between continental norway and the north pole. The islands in this archipelago extend from 74 n to 81 n and 10 e to 35 e, midway between the north. Svalbard spitsbergen polar bears and seabirds may 2020. The meaning of the name spitsbergen in the dutch language is jagged peaks because of the sharp pointed mountains that barentsz met in the northwest of. The svalbard islands are located in the arctic ocean, halfway between norway and the north pole. Svalbard museum longyearbyen 2020 alles wat u moet weten. Snowmobile and dog sled safaris can be enjoyed in svalbard during the polar night, while in the summer. Svalbard synonyms, svalbard pronunciation, svalbard translation, english dictionary definition of svalbard. Today it is longyearbyen, meaning longyear city in norwegian.

Spitsbergen, the largest island in the svalbard archipelago situated in the arctic ocean. In 2007, there were 484 people working in the mining sector, 211 people working in the tourism. Adult ivory gull on sperm whale carcass same dead whale as 2006 at bourbonhamma. The name spitsbergen derives from the dutch for jagged peaks after the islands were. The islands are directly north of and since 1920 an integrated part of norway. Ehrenbezeichnung internationales gemeinwesen verliehen.

The norwegian island of svalbard spitsbergen, 400 miles north of norway and 600 miles south of the north pole is the land of jagged mountains, fjords, giant glaciers, and the highlight of this region, the polar bear. We would like to make a four day trek or twotwo day treks, however, we find it difficult to find any information on trekking on svalbard, if you want to do it on your own. Sparsely populated spitsbergens name translates as jagged peaks, and the island is a true wilderness, home to polar bears and other arctic wildlife. The islands of the group range from 74 to 81 north latitude, and from. These explorers had come to the northwest part of svalbard, which barents called spitsbergen, meaning pointed mountains. The oldest formations, the socalled basement, including precambrian, cambrian and ordovician rocks, occur as a belt along the westcoast of spitsbergen, in a large area between wijdefjorden and hinlopenstretet in the north, as well as in the northern part of nordaustlandet and in the southern part.

Trek across the ice and explore the hardy wildlife and expansive landscapes via dinghies on an authentic arctic expedition. With much of its infrastructure still in place, efforts have been made since 2007 to make it a tourist attraction. Adult ivory gulls congregate at a food source such as this whale carcass. Air services from tromso to longyearbyen 23 times weekly in summer, once or twice weekly in winter. The basement the largescale features of the svalbard geology are relatively simple. Svalbard is a group of remote islands in the norwegian high arctic, far north of mainland europe. Spitsbergen is the largest and only permanently populated island of the svalbard archipelago. From spitzbergen through the arctic, and across canada and the barrens, he had held his own with all manner of dogs and achieved to mastery over them.

Spitzbergen check out tripadvisor members 6,025 candid photos and videos of longyearbyen. Aug 16, 2015 in summertime i work as a guide in the arctic, but what does it mean to live here in longyearbyen in svalbard spitzbergen how does it look like and what does it feel like to be here that is. Wake up to spectacular alpine peaks and glacier valleys of spitsbergen s rugged west coast. Apr 25, 2017 the svalbard islands are remote islands in the arctic ocean and are part of the overseas territory of norway. All three slovenian expeditions 2005, 2006, and 2007 led by slovenian filmmaker gregor kresal had to face major logistical difficulties. Naturally, svalbards muchlauded abundance of polar bears demands appropriate caution. The name spitsbergen originated with dutch navigator and explorer willem barentsz. This remote location means svalbard retains the pristine natural wonders that the polar north is famed for.

In magdalenefjorden, you will zodiac cruise a safe distance from the aquablue ice cliffs of 14th july glacier or waggonway glacier, and take long walks among summer flowers, alert for reindeer and arctic fox. Spitsbergen is the ultimate destination for photographers interested in capturing incredible images of arctic animals and scenery. Since 2007, there has not been any significant mining by the russian. Svalbard definition of svalbard by the free dictionary. Approximately 60% of the archipelago is covered with glaciers, and the islands feature many mountains and fjords. Our free photography program gives you the chance to learn and practice your skills alongside an experienced expert. Around spitsbergen 2007 080515 spitsbergen svalbard triplog and photo gallery of an arctic expedition around spitsbergen in 2007 with rolf stange. Jagged peaks of spitzbergen tv movie 2007 soundtracks on imdb.