Traffic ban on Mariaholmen, Midterhuksletta and Eholmen
The Governor reminds that on Mariaholmen, Midterhuksletta and Eholmen in Van Mijenfjorden National Park there is a traffic ban between 15 May - 15 August due to wildlife. The prohibition zone extends 100 meters from land. See map in the protection regulations.
Published 5/5/2022
Border of Travelers to and from Svalbard
From 6 May, the Governor will have the opportunity to carry out ID control of travelers to and from Svalbard by plane and boat. - To begin with, the inspections will be sporadic, and primarily concentrated on charter flights that come directly to Svalbard from abroad, says Chief Superintendent Stein Olav Bredli.
Published 9/1/2021
New regulations for access and passage in nature in Svalbard will render safer tourism
Government will outline a clearer framework for access, passage and activity in nature in Svalbard. The aim is to create even safer and better experiences for tourists, while reducing the impact on vulnerable nature.
Published 5/10/2021
Snowscooterdriving outside management area 10
The Governor reminds that visitors are not allowed to drive their own snowscooter outside management area 10, for example to Atomfjella / Newtontoppen and Sør-Spitsbergen National Park.