The distance from London to this city is 3100 kilometers.

The northernmost city in Europe is Longyearbyen which is located on the polar archipelago of Svalbard at 78 degrees north.

Svalbard, Norway is an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, called until 1925 by the Dutch name Spitsbergen.

You may be even more surprised that the town is extremely interesting for tourists and there are rarely free places in the hotels.
Yes, there is a hotel there, and not just one.

There is Radisson Blu Polar Hotel and Spitsbergen Hotel

Longyearbyen has a population of 2,400 residents from almost 53 different countries.

There is no direct connection from Oslo to Longyearbyen. However, you can take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, take the walk to Oslo airport, fly to Longyearbyen, take the walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the shuttle to Longyearbyen.

The cost of accommodation in Longyearbyen varies depending on the type of accommodation you choose. The average price for a hotel room is around $200 per night. However, you can find cheaper options such as hostels and guesthouses that cost around $50 per night.

The reasons for a person to go to Longyearbyen are not one and two.

However, we can tell you to be careful.
It is possible to meet a polar bear there.

If you encounter a polar bear in the vicinity of Longyearbyen, you should stay calm and move slowly away from the bear without turning your back to it. You should also avoid making eye contact with the bear and never run away from it as this may trigger its hunting instincts. It is also recommended that you carry a rifle or flare gun to scare off curious bears. If you don’t possess a firearm license in your home country, you’ll need to get a license from the Svalbard Governor’s Office.

However, polar bears are not the most attractive reason to visit this place.

Here are the sights in Longyearbyen

Some of the popular tourist attractions in Longyearbyen include Svalbard Museum, Svalbard Brewery, North Pole Expedition Museum, Svalbard Kirke, Gruve 3

The Svalbard Museum is a museum in Longyearbyen that displays artifacts from the history of Svalbard since its settlement, and exhibits of local plants and animals.

In 2016, 115,000 tourists visited Longyearbyen, of which 35,000 arrived by cruise ship from overseas.

However, the reason for the interest is not only the museums or the probability and danger of encountering a polar bear.

This is the only place in Norway where you can drive an outdoor snowmobile without the necessary certificates and permits.

However, be careful if you decide to embark on this adventure.

The city has everything you need for a normal life, despite the difficult conditions. In July, temperatures reach 8 degrees.

There is a cinema in Longyearbyen. You can watch movies at the cinema at Kulturhuset on Sundays and Wednesdays.

However, most of the residents are there temporarily and a large number live on the mainland permanently.
 

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