What to photograph in Svalbard
Svalbard is a high-quality destination for landscape and wildlife photographers. Polar bears are the main target for many photographers visiting the archipelago, but Svalbard has much more to offer. Walruses, seals, and whales can be photographed at sea, and Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer are locally common on land. In addition, the birdlife in Svalbard is overwhelming with thousands of seabirds, like guillemots, auks, gulls, and terns. These animals and birds are surrounded by the unique landscape in Svalbard with impressive mountains and glaciers. If you are interested in photography, you will appreciate the photo opportunities in Svalbard.
Polar bears
Svalbard is one of the best places for photographing polar bears - on the sea ice or in great landscape.
Walrus & Seals
Walruses and seals are usually easy to photograph, resting on sea ice or on the beaches.
Whales
In summer and autumn the giant whales feed in the waters around the islands and in the fjords.
Birds
Arctic birds can be very photogenic in front of the glaciers, or up north in the drifting pack ice.
Glaciers
60% of Svalbard’s land is covered by glaciers, with blue ice and icebergs in many of the fjords.
Pack ice
The pack ice in the north is an important feeding area for polar bears, sea mammals and birds.