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LongyearbyenSpitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway
Planning tips and Web linksWhen to comeLongyearbyen is easy to reach year-round, thanks to daily airline service from Tromsų and (in summer) from Oslo. Most tourists arrive during the summer months, when visitors can select from a long menu of expedition cruises, wilderness treks, kayak camps, summer skiing, etc. (See this article's excursions section for more details.) If you're interested in snowmobiling, ski touring, or exploring the inside of a glacier, consider a winter trip to Longyearbyen, when you can enjoy outdoor activities under the Northern Lights. Making the most of your time and money If you're just looking for a taste of the Arctic, you may have trouble justifying a trip from the U.S., Britain, or another distant country. So here's a suggestion: Combine a trip to Longyearbyen and Svalbard with a vacation on the Norwegian mainland. For example, you could fly to Oslo, ride the train to Bergen on Norway's West Coast, and catch a Hurtigruten cruise ferry to Tromsų, which has frequent air service to Longyearbyen. Tourism links for Svalbard and LongyearbyenVisit Svalbard
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