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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LongyearbyenLongyearbyen - Wikipedia

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   Longyearbyen is the centre of tourism on the archipelago, although most tourism is generated based on natural experiences rather than visiting the town itself. However, Longyearbyen does provide supplies (including Svalbardbutikken, the area's only grocery store), accommodation and several museums. In 2008, Longyearbyen experienced 89,000 guest ...

2. en.visitsvalbard.com › destinations › longyearbyenWelcome to Longyearbyen | Visit Svalbard

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   Longyearbyen is a tiny Norwegian town with 2,400 residents from 53 countries, living in close unity with the High Arctic wilderness. It offers a range of services, cultural offerings and nature-based experiences, and is the world's northernmost settlement with a permanent population of over 1,000.

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4. www.earthtrekkers.com › best-things-to-doTop Ten Things to Do in Longyearbyen, Svalbard - Earth Trekkers

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   • Svalbard Museum. This small museum teaches you about the history, geology, and wildlife of Svalbard. Learn about climate change, the animals that call Svalbard home, and the local history of Longyearbyen and nearby settlements.
   • North Pole Expedition Museum. Learn about the expeditions to the North Pole that have departed from Svalbard. Told through a large collection of newspaper clippings and posters, there is a lot of information here.
   • The Global Seed Vault. Housing 2.5 billion seeds, this vault is the world’s safety net in case of global disaster. Almost 1 million different types of seeds are safely stored beneath the permafrost of Svalbard.
   • See How Many Polar Bears You Can Find. It’s rare to see a polar bear in Longyearbyen, although it does occasionally happen. However, there are still a few places where you can spot a polar bear, whether it’s graffiti, on signs, or as a work of art.

5. www.lifeinnorway.net › longyearThis Is Longyearbyen: The World’s Northernmost Town

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   Mar 12, 2019 · Learn about the history, culture, and challenges of living in Longyearbyen, the biggest settlement on the Svalbard archipelago. See photos, videos, and practical tips for visiting this unique Arctic destination.

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   What happened to Longyearbyen?

   • Historically, Longyearbyen was a company town, but most mining operations moved to Sveagruva during the 1990s, and production ceased in 2017 due to immense financial losses suffered by SNSK since 2014 due to market conditions. Meanwhile, the town has seen a large increase in tourism and research.

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   What to do in Longyearbyen?

   • Longyearbyen has a university centre with 300 students, all of whom must learn to use firearms. Seeing whales swimming in the fjord from our lounge window is not an uncommon occurrence. We gladly have a beer with our colleagues outside after work while wearing mittens.

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   How many tourists visit Longyearbyen?

   • In 2016, 115,000 tourists visited Longyearbyen, of which 35,000 arrived by cruise ship from overseas. Research and education is another important industry. Students from all over the world come to study at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS), which focuses on Arctic research in the fields of biology, geology, geophysics and technology.

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   Who is the mayor of Longyearbyen?

   • As of 2002 Longyearbyen Community Council became an official Norwegian municipality. It is the seat of the Governor of Svalbard. The town's mayor is Arild Olsen. Known as Longyear City until 1926, the town was established by and named after American John Munro Longyear, whose Arctic Coal Company started coal-mining there in 1906.

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7. www.tripadvisor.in › Attractions-g503715THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Longyearbyen (UPDATED 2024)

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   Aug 29, 2023 · Places to Visit in Longyearbyen. 1. Svalbard Museum. The staff ask you to wear shoe covers or remove your shoes when you arrive - this is customary in many indoor areas i... 2. Gruve 3. So we looked up what there was to book, and found - among other things - Coal Mine 3. It is well worth a visit. 3.

8. www.tripstodiscover.com › things-to-do-inTop 14 Things to Do in Longyearbyen, Norway (Updated 2024 ...

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   Apr 26, 2023 · Longyearbyen is a remote Arctic town with polar bears, glaciers and history. Explore museums, hike mountains, shop tax-free, visit a coal mine and more.

9. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g503715THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Longyearbyen - Tripadvisor

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   Aug 29, 2023 · Local small pub with a great selection of drinks. 13. Longyearbyen Kunst og handverksenter. 7. Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries. By JeffOP. To describe the scenery here is hard enough, but it is a special place, it is a moving place, but it is being damaged... 14. Barbara Foto & Ramme.