Svalbard Museum

Destinations: Svalbard

Museums of Spitsbergen

Besides that this is the best place in town to by Arctic books and maps the museum has a beautiful collection on the Arctic flora and fauna and the history of the Arctic.

The Spitsbergen Airship Museum, which is located close to the Svalbard Museum near the waterfront, covers the history of Arctic exploration by means of Zeppelin and balloon. At the end of the 19^th century these dirigibles were getting popular for polar exploration. Famous airship explorers of that time are Salomon Andrée, Walter Wellman and Roald Amundsen who all tried to reach the North-pole by means of an airship.

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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Summer

5 Jul - 15 Jul, 2026

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Tripcode: RVR12-26

Last berths Svalbard North Spitsbergen

The North Spitsbergen cruise sails to some of the remotest locations of northern Europe. The expedition gives you the opportunity to spot historic whaling remains, glaciers, a variety of Arctic birds including the Little Auk, and polar bears.

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From 6100 USD

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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

6 Jul - 15 Jul, 2026

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Tripcode: HDS07-26

$ 1000 Travel Credit Svalbard Around Spitsbergen

Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.