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Longyearbyen Cemetery

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Longyearbyen Cemetery

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    August 28, 2025

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    In Longyearbyen, it is illegal to die. Yes, you read that right – there is a law banning death! It was passed back in 1950.
    Burials have not been held in the island's cemetery since 1938.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 90 m

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