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News

Published 9/1/2021

New regulations for access and passage in nature in Svalbard will render safer tourism

Government will outline a clearer framework for access, passage and activity in nature in Svalbard. The aim is to create even safer and better experiences for tourists, while reducing the impact on vulnerable nature.


Published 5/10/2021

Snowscooterdriving outside management area 10

The Governor reminds that visitors are not allowed to drive their own snowscooter outside management area 10, for example to Atomfjella / Newtontoppen and Sør-Spitsbergen National Park.


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Governor of Svalbard

Svalbard is a part of The Kingdom of Norway and the Governor is the Norwegian Government's representative on the archipelago. 

The Governor of Svalbard
P.O. box 633
N-9171 Longyearbyen
Org.no. 971 456 523

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