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Northern lights in Norway: when and where to go
Northern Norway is one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights. You still need the right season, the right place and a clear…
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Choosing your season and destination, packing your bag: advice from our sailors and guides.
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Svalbard: what the 2025 regulations change
Since January 1, 2025, Norway has enforced some of the strictest protection rules in the Arctic in Svalbard: no more large ships in protected areas, supervised landings, mandatory…
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How much does a Spitsbergen cruise cost?
A Spitsbergen cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and its price depends on the length, the season and the cabin. Here are our rates, what they include and how…
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Can you go to the North Pole by ship?
It is a question we are often asked: can you go to the North Pole by ship? The honest answer comes in two parts: the Pole itself is…
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When to go to Spitsbergen: a season-by-season guide
Spring, summer or fall: in Spitsbergen, every season reveals a different Arctic. Sea ice and snow-covered landscapes in April and May, the midnight sun in summer, the first…
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Polarfront’s ideal library
There are a thousand ways to prepare for a voyage to the Far North. Poring over a map, dreaming over photographs, following the weather, imagining the fjords, the…
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What is the difference between Svalbard and Spitsbergen?
Svalbard is the name of the whole archipelago, while Spitsbergen is just one of its islands.
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What is life like during the polar night?
People who live in Earth’s icy polar regions experience almost constant night every winter. This phenomenon is called the polar night, but what exactly is it? When does…
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10 fun facts about the Lofoten Islands
Wild fjords, colorful cabins, crystal-clear waters and jagged peaks: the Lofoten archipelago is famous for its breathtaking views and picturesque villages. But how much do you really know…
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We are in a particularly intense period for the northern lights
The Sun’s new cycle of activity, the 25th, is one of the most intense ever recorded since solar cycles were first documented in the 18th century.
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10 good reasons to visit Norway in the fall aboard Polarfront
The hikes led by your naturalist guide along the shores of the fjords and around the Svartisen Glacier; The northern lights: October marks the start of the northern…
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10 things to know about Greenland
Geographically, Greenland is part of North America, but politically it belongs to Denmark. It is, however, an autonomous territory. Greenland was discovered by the Vikings in the 10th…
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