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Area restrictions


There are a number of traffic restrictions on Svalbard. You will find links to maps of part of them to the right. See also maps of nature conservation areas. 

Published 6/24/2019, Updated 1/15/2025

Maps

Areas with access restrictions on Svalbard Snowmobile areas for residents Snowmobilea areas for visitors Areas on Nordenskiøldland with ban on snowscooter traffic Management area 10 Ban of motorized traffic on sea ice - Van Mijenfjorden national park Motor traffic Svalbard - rules for permanent residents and visitors Motor traffic Svalbard - speed restrictions near bird cliffs Areas with ban of traffic May 15 - August 15 - Van Mijenfjorden national park Landing areas in Svalbard for tour operators

Governor of Svalbard

Svalbard is a part of The Kingdom of Norway and the Governor is the Norwegian Government's representative on the archipelago. 

The Governor of Svalbard
P.O. box 633
N-9171 Longyearbyen
Org.no. 971 456 523

Opening hours:
Monday, Thursday and Friday: 10 AM - 1 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Telephone: +47 79 02 43 00

Email: firmapost@sysselmesteren.no

 

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