Expedition

Ny-Alesund (Svalbard)

Ny-Alesund, Norway

About Ny-Alesund (Svalbard)

Stepping off your ship in Ny-Alesund feels like entering a remote, frozen frontier where scientific research and Arctic silence reign supreme. This tiny, functional outpost serves as your gateway to the high Arctic, offering immediate access to the surrounding glaciers and rugged tundra right at the pier. Keep your eyes peeled for majestic polar bears and migrating whales navigating the nearby icy waters, but remember that this is a working research station, so the atmosphere is quiet, focused, and deeply respectful of the surrounding wilderness.

Weather in Ny-Alesund (Svalbard)

Temp Rain Sun

Best time to visit: May, July, June

-9°

Jan

-11°

Feb

-13°

Mar

-8°

Apr

-3°

May

3°

Jun

8°

Jul

6°

Aug

2°

Sep

-4°

Oct

-6°

Nov

-8°

Dec

Warmest

8°C

July

Coolest

-13°C

March

Wettest

87mm

September

Sunniest

11.5h/day

May

Climate averages 2019-2023 · Source: Open-Meteo

Port Information

City

Ny-Alesund

Country

Norway

Region

Expedition

Coordinates

78.9231, 11.9273

Location

78.9231°, 11.9273° Open larger map

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