[Svalbard Islands｜A long letter from the Arctic ice to the aurora]

[Svalbard | A Long Letter to the Aurora from the Arctic Ice]

Deep in the Arctic Circle, Svalbard resembles a wilderness frozen in ice. In the morning, broken ice and floating ice drift across the sea, while snow-capped peaks and polar plains gleam silvery in the twilight. The air is chilly and clear, and every breath carries the purest Arctic air.

In the afternoon, glaciers gleam in the sunlight, and the coastline occasionally sees an Arctic fox or seabird. The tranquil scene feels like stepping into another world. In the evening, the aurora slowly rises, and bands of green, purple, and pink light dance across the night sky, illuminating the glaciers and snowfields. The entire archipelago is transformed into a mysterious painting of light and shadow, a serene and magnificent spectacle.

Hiking along the snowfields and coastline, you'll pass dormant glacial crevasses and ancient mining ruins, and every step brings a sense of nature's solitary power. Svalbard is more than just a polar adventure; it's an experience—a pure and lonely fusion of wilderness, aurora, and ice.

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✨ Tips
• Best time to see the aurora: Winter is the best time to see the aurora borealis (October to March), while summer offers the chance to experience the polar night and glacier hiking.
• Viewing locations: Around Longyearbyen, at glacier viewpoints, and along the coastline.
• Must-do activities: Aurora photography, snowshoeing, and observing Arctic wildlife.
• Transportation: Fly from Oslo to Longyearbyen, then join a local guide or expedition group.
• Friendly reminder: Due to the extremely cold weather, specialized warm clothing is required; observe polar safety regulations.

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📌 Traveler's Notes
In Svalbard, I learned to coexist with silence, listening to the whispers of ice and snow and the aurora borealis, and experiencing the world's purest solitude.

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