The most shocking city in Norway, Longyearbyen, a place where death is forbidden

Longyearbyen is located in the Svalbard Islands, Norway. It is one of the northernmost cities in the world and is famous for its unique polar scenery, polar night and polar day phenomena. The following is a detailed travel guide: --- ### **1. Best time to travel** - **Winter (November-February)**: Experience the polar night, northern lights, snowmobiles and dog sledding. - **Spring (March-May)**: The midnight sun begins, which is suitable for skiing and whale watching. - **Summer (June-August)**: Midnight sun, high temperatures (0-7°C), suitable for hiking and boating. - **Autumn (September-October)**: The Aurora season begins, but the weather is changeable. --- ### **2. How to get there** - **Flights**: Direct flights from Oslo or Tromsø to Longyearbyen Airport (LYR), Norway, with scheduled flights from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Norwegian Air Shuttle. - **Visa**: Svalbard is visa-free for Chinese tourists, but they need to transit through Norway and require a Schengen visa. --- ### **3. Must-see attractions and activities** - **Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)**: Best viewed in winter, we recommend joining an Aurora tour. - **Svalbard Museum**: Learn about local history, ecology and mining. - **Svalbard Global Seed Vault**: Visits must be booked in advance. - Dog sledding or snowmobiling: a classic winter activity. - **Canoe or boat adventure**: In summer, you can see glaciers and wild animals (such as polar bears and walruses) up close. - **Abandoned coal mine tour**: such as Gruve 3, to experience the history of mining. --- ### **4. Accommodation recommendations** - **Radisson Blu Polar Hotel**: Landmark hotel with convenient location. - **Funken Lodge**: Boutique hotel with great views of the Northern Lights. - **Guesthouse 102**: A cost-effective B&B. - **Camping**: Summer only, bear protection required. ### **5. Notes** - **Safety first**: Polar bears are around, so it is forbidden to leave the town alone. You need to join a tour group to participate in activities. - **Environmental protection regulations**: The entire island is a nature reserve and no damage to the ecology or leaving garbage is allowed. - **Internet and payment**: WiFi coverage in the city, but no signal in remote areas; credit cards are accepted. - **Clothing preparation**: Windproof and warm clothing is required in winter (-20℃ is common), and waterproof jacket is required in summer. --- ### **6. Itinerary suggestions** - **3-day short tour**: Aurora + snow activities + museum + seed bank. - **7-day in-depth tour**: add glacier hiking, boat adventure or scientific research station visit. --- Longyearbyen is a paradise for explorers. The unique polar experience and magnificent natural scenery are definitely worth a visit! Plan your trip in advance, pay attention to safety and environmental protection, and have a pleasant journey!