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07.07.2025 |
Longyearbyen
78°13′N,
15°38′E |
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After we raised anchor in Tromsø, we now have one and a half days at sea
ahead of us until we reach Longyearbyen, the capital of
Svolbard. |
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The mining town of Longyearbyen is one of the northernmost places on
earth.
Today, only a single mine remains in operation near the town, primarily
serving to supply its own coal-fired power plant.
Longyearbyen relies primarily on tourism and research.
The town boasts a modern infrastructure with various shops, pubs,
restaurants, kindergartens, and a school.
The road network is only about 40 kilometers long and does not connect
to any of the other towns on Svalbard.
Snowmobiles and boats are therefore the main means of transportation. |
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To ensure that everyone can escape from polar bears, cars and houses in
Svalbard must never be locked. |
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In 1978, an old hospital dating back to 1912 was demolished on this
site.
Only the hospital stairs remained standing.
At that time, nurses used these stairs to watch for the first rays of
sunshine, which reached Longyearbyen on March 8th after several months
without sunshine. |
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