Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From exciting snowmobile tours to cosy cabin retreats, winter is a magical time to visit Svalbard's remote Arctic landscapes.

The world is at its quietest and most awe-inspiring in the planet’s remote reaches, where wildlife reigns and the planet’s stark beauty is on display. Located some 580 miles from the city of Tromsø in ...

There is barely any human population or infrastructure in Svalbard. What is there is wildlife. Walruses, seals, reindeer and, of course, polar bears are a big draw for expedition sailings there. To ...

It sits on Svalbard, an archipelago high in the Arctic Circle, where the vast ice sheet of the North Pole melts into rock.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Imagine blocks of ice floating past as you come face-to-face ...

Fall in Svalbard slips by quickly, but it’s one of the most revealing times to visit. September marks the shift from endless daylight to longer nights, and with that comes a noticeable change in the ...

From tiny Arctic ports and glacial landscapes to sampling fresh Norwegian seafood, here’s what to expect on the intriguing new voyage from the Norwegian cruise operator. Exploring a remote Arctic ...

While Donald Trump’s bid to grab control over Greenland from Denmark has been attracting all the headlines, the focus on the Arctic is also making Norway anxious. Its northern territory Svalbard could ...

Deep beneath an icy Norwegian mountain above the Arctic Circle lies the largest concentration of agricultural diversity on Earth. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, also known as the "Doomsday" vault or ...