Is Svalbard the “budget” polar alternative to Antarctica? You wouldn't expect to see Svalbard (or anything related to Norway) in the same sentence, but compared to Antarctica, it definitely is the more budget friendly of the two! Disclaimer - this article contains affiliate links, which means we receive a commission if you decide to book/purchase via the link, at no extra cost to you. We will only ever recommend services, tours and operators that we have personally used and c

Because Svalbard is so far north, it has its own rules when it comes to daylight and weather there are 3 distinct seasons and picking which one to visit in can hugely impact your trip. It all comes down to what you want to do and see - you could definitely visit at different times of year and have wildly different experiences. We opted to visit in May, but was it the right choice? Read on to find out more on the seasons and my recommendation. Polar Summer Mid May to Septemb