As our planet makes its annual circuit around the sun, parts of the globe experience dramatic seasonal swings thanks to the tilt of Earth’s axis. Between April and September, the northern hemisphere is tipped toward the sun, resulting in longer days and warmer weather. Destinations near and north of the Arctic Circle experience an astronomical phenomenon: the midnight sun.
The best place in Norway to revel in the sunshine is as far north as possible: Longyearbyen on the Svalbard archipelago, where the sun doesn’t set for four months. Head to Svalbard Bryggeri, a craft brewery on the Longyearbyen waterfront, to sip on a cold beer while enjoying ocean views. Book a wildlife watching cruise online before you go, and keep an eye out for whales and walrus, which are more common during the summer months.
When to go: The sun doesn’t set between mid-April and mid-July.
Where to stay: Stay at Funken Lodge for glacier views, or book the rustic Mary-Ann’s Polarrigg, which is within walking distance from everything in town.
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