Mining has been phased out of the entire area, with Svalbard's final mine, the Norwegian-run Mine 7, closing in June 2025. Today, the town attracts tourism and scientific research. AP Photo/John ...

A dramatic video captured a man fleeing a charging polar bear in Norway after dropping his gun and hopping onto a snowmobile. The incident reportedly unfolded in Pyramiden – an Arctic town in the ...

January 2027 - 8 days Register now at [email protected] and we will contact you soon with full tour details. Join a thrilling Arctic adventure in Norway, combining the wonder of astronomy with ...

Hurtigruten is launching two itineraries in 2026 that pair land tours with Norway sailings along the Svalbard archipelago. Hurtigruten will offer an Open Village experience to guests sailing the ...

Mass tourism is once again testing the limits of Europe's most visited places - and islands are among the hardest hit. With limited land and fragile infrastructure, record visitor numbers have driven ...