What causes the Northern Lights?The lights in the sky have occurred since the dawn of our planet. Dinosaurs walked under them, just as we do today. They are a constant of our world – always there, even when it’s too bright for us to see them. But what are they and how are they created?Norway Svalbard Greenland Science Read more
The Sound Cruising ProjectBeneath the stillness of Svalbard’s fjords lies a living soundscape. Discover the project that’s capturing the echoes of expedition cruising beneath the surface.Svalbard Science Read more
Expedition Travel Guide to SvalbardThe population of Svalbard is approximately 2500. Longyearbyen is the largest settlement in the islands and is also the seat of the governor. It's a colourful modern town with first-class facilities, like excellent hotels and restaurants, regular flight connections to mainland Norway, as well as an impressive range of activities to suit every traveller.Svalbard Travel guide Planning your trip History & Culture 5 mins readRead more
8 facts you didn't know about polar bearsThe African jungle has the lion, the Arctic has the polar bear. This fierce yet cuddly-looking creature dominates the icy wilderness at the top of the food chain. If visitors are lucky, they'll come across the polar bear on a cruise to Svalbard. Check out these facts about polar bears - the king of the ice!Svalbard Northwest Passage 4 mins readRead more
King of the Ice | The Svalbard Polar Bear.The Arctic Circle is the only place in the world where you can see this magnificent creature in its natural habitat. Svalbard Nature Sustainability 3 mins readRead more
10 things to know about your environmental commitment in SvalbardHX Expeditions is a participant in the Norwegian Polar Institute’s project to register marine mammals in the Arctic. Gathering this data improves insight of habitat use and seasonal migration patterns and is also used in The Environmental Monitoring of Svalbard. Svalbard Sustainability 1 mins readRead more
Svalbard: InspirationHow to get to Svalbard and what to do there.Svalbard Sustainability Nature Read more