Information meeting on the field safety regulations with a focus on the guide approval
The Governor of Svalbard invites guides, tourism and field businesses to a meeting on the new field safety regulations on Wednesday, 25 March at Svalbard folkehøgskole.
Published 3/19/2026
Application deadline for temporary facilities for summer 2026
Establishment of temporary facilities for the summer season requires permission from the Governor. Temporary facilities are camps or structures that will be outside throughout the entire season, or large parts of it. Application deadline is 29 March 2026.
Published 3/6/2026
Significant avalanche danger on Nordenskiöld Land
The Governor urges everyone who travels in nature to avoid avalanche terrain and keep a good distance from steep slopes and runoff zones.
Published 3/5/2026
High avalanche danger Thursday and Friday in the south and east regions
NVE reports increased avalanche danger in the Svalbard region south and east, starting tonight, 05.03.2026.
Published 3/3/2026
Fined for violation of the Border Control Act
An air transport company has been fined NOK 60,000 for failing to report the complete passenger list in advance. The fine has been accepted.
Published 2/25/2026
High avalanche danger also in the east
NVE reports that the Svalbard East region is being upgraded to danger level 4 – high avalanche danger today, 25.02.2026, due to an expectation of more loose snow available for wind transport.
Published 2/23/2026
High avalanche danger Tuesday and Wednesday
NVE reports that high avalanche danger - danger level 4 - is expected in the Svalbard West region on 24 and 25 February. On Wednesday, 25 February, danger level 4 is expected in Nordenskiöld Land.
Published 2/23/2026
New visiting hours for the public
The Governor is introducing new visiting hours for the public. The reception will be open for visits on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm. The switchboard will have the same telephone hours as before.
Published 2/13/2026
Report dead animals and birds
The Governor asks that people who find dead animals or birds on Svalbard notify us with the location and pictures.
Published 12/22/2025
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We are entering the Christmas season, and the Governor of Svalbard wishes everyone a happy and safe Christmas.