Published 2/28/2025

High avalanche danger in the southern and eastern region

There is a high avalanche danger – danger level 4 – for the southern Svalbard region on Saturday and Sunday. There is danger level 4 for the eastern Svalbard region on Sunday. There is no increased avalanche danger in Longyearbyen itself according to the avalanche forecast from Skred AS.


Published 2/24/2025

Remember to apply for camping

The Governor reminds that all camping, including commercial tourist camps and other field activities, also under the auspices of research and education activities now require a permit from the Governor. 


Published 2/23/2025

Ending polar bear monitoring

The polar bear has now swum past the outermost cabin on Revneset. It is now swimming in the direction of Gipsvika, so the Governor is ending the monitoring of the polar bear.


Published 2/23/2025

The polar bear is on the swim

The polar bear that was discovered at Advent City is now swimming in Adventfjorden in a north-westerly direction. The Governor's helicopter is trying to drive it further northwest until it is past the cabin area.


Published 2/23/2025

Polar bear at Advent City

There is a polar bear at Advent City. The Governor is monitoring the situation and requests that no one go out towards Hiorthhamn and Revneset.


Published 2/21/2025

Sea charts in Svalbard

The Norwegian Mapping Authority has created a separate information page for those who will be traveling by boat in Svalbard. The information page is available in Norwegian and English.


Published 2/8/2025

Road 300 is now open

Road 300 from Huset down to the intersection at the old museum (road 501) is now cleared of snow and open to traffic.


Published 2/7/2025

Road 300 closed until further notice

Due to the storm, the Governor has decided to close road 300 from Huset down to the intersection at the old museum (road 501). Due to demanding traffic conditions, we recommend that people do not drive unless absolutely necessary.


Published 2/3/2025

High avalanche danger in the western region

There is a high avalanche danger – danger level 4 – for the western Svalbard region on Monday 3. February. There is no increased avalanche danger in Longyearbyen itself according to the avalanche forecast from Skred AS.


Published 1/27/2025

High avalanche risk on Monday in the eastern region

NVE reports that a high avalanche risk is expected on Monday, January 27th - danger level 4 - in the eastern Svalbard region. There is no increased avalanche risk in Longyearbyen itself according to the avalanche forecast from Skred AS.