Longyearbyen is a small mining town on the island of Spitsbergen in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. This Arctic town is known for its views of the Northern Lights. The modern Svalbard Museum tells the natural and cultural history of the region and includes a stuffed polar bear. Live bears can occasionally be seen in the area. The North Pole Expeditions Museum tells of earlier efforts to reach the Pole by air.

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The largest town on Spitsbergen is home to some of the northernmost restaurants, shops, and research centers.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Svalbard, Norway

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