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Longyearbyen, Svalbard · Every November to January
Polar night on Svalbard
The only town where the northern lights can appear at noon: three months of full dark at 78 degrees north.
25 days until the next window
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Longyearbyen, Tromso or Oslo for November 1 to January 31, 2027, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- You may not leave the settlement without a guide or a rifle because of polar bears.
- Temperatures sit around minus fifteen; rent expedition clothing locally rather than packing it.
- Longyearbyen airport has direct flights from Oslo and Tromsø; the town is ten minutes away by shuttle bus.
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Polar night on Svalbard
The only town where the northern lights can appear at noon: three months of full dark at 78 degrees north.
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