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Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen, (pronounced lungyer-byin) is the largest populated area, and capital of the Norwegian region of Svalbard. The settlement is generally regarded as the northernmost town in the world as well as the most easily accessed frontier in the Arctic, and is an ideal base for the greater exploration of Svalbard and the high Arctic.

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    Galleri Svalbard

    Permanent exhibitions of Kåre Tveter, lithographies from the Recherche expeditions and a 'Svalbard collection' with maps, books and local currency. The adjoining café, shop and artists' workshops are free to visit.

    NOK 70

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    North Pole Expedition Museum

    Spitsbergen Airship Museum

    Displays materials and ephemera from the era of polar exploration using dirigibles and other aircraft, mainly by Norwegians, Italians and American explorers.

    Entry NOK 100

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    Svalbard Church

    Svalbard Kirke

    The world's northernmost church. Always open, and has coffee and cookies for the visitors. Also sells postcards, books, etc., – just leave the money in a bowl.

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    Svalbard Museum

    This museum features many displays about the human history of the archipelago, especially whaling and mining, as well as various exhibits about arctic flora and fauna.

    Entry NOK 90

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    Animals

    Reindeers roam free in the city. You can also see polar foxes and birds.

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    24-Hour Sundial

    Not big, but it does 24 hours a day in the summer.