Know Before You Go
LOCAL TIPS
CURRENCY The currency in Svalbard and on Spitsbergen is the Norwegian Krone (NOK). CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS Most credit and debits cards are accepted by hotels and restaurants. However, there is only one ATM in Longyearbyen, which can occasionally break down. SOUVENIRS Museums, galleries and shops in Longyearbyen offer souvenirs for purchase. Most of the historic sites are protected; removing artifacts as souvenirs is strictly forbidden.
SHOPPING Longyearbyen is a tax-free zone, so prices can be lower than in mainland Norway. As many grocery goods are flown in when the weather allows, we suggest you refrain from purchasing basic food items so that local residents won’t have to do without them.
Towering mountains behind the town of Longyearbyen
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