The Atlas Obscura Guide To Svalbard

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Svalbard, Norway

Updated August 23, 2018

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Unusual Attractions in Svalbard

The entrace to Svalbard’s Global Seed Vault.

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Svalbard Global Seed Vault

This Arctic storage facility is a secure backup for agricultural biodiversity.

White radar domes of SvalSat

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Svalbard Satellite Station

This Norwegian satellite station provides ground services to more satellites than any other facility in the world.

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The canyon is home to an incredible colony of black-footed kittiwakes.

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Diskobukta Kittiwake Colony

Thousands of birds nest in the cliffs while arctic foxes prowl below.

6 miles from Svalbard

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