Svalbard Winter Extreme - Amazing Arctic Winter Landscapes
Svalbard Winter Extreme Photo Expeditions in March and early April are designed for adventurous landscape and wildlife photographers eager to capture the High Arctic's beauty in its stunning winter light. This is a time of extremes - where biting cold meets stark beauty, and the wilderness feels untamed. With the landscape covered in snow and ice, and temperatures often around -20°C, these expeditions offer an unforgettable Arctic experience.
The main focus of a Svalbard Winter Extreme expedition is Arctic winter light and landscape photography. In March and early April, the light conditions are exceptional, with beautiful blue, pink, and orange tones. Although wildlife is less abundant compared to summer, the combination of animals against the dramatic winter scenery creates striking opportunities for wildlife photography.
WildPhoto Travel pioneered ship-based winter expeditions to Svalbard in 2016. Since then, we have organised more than 30 successful photo expeditions in March and April, navigating the western and northwestern parts of Spitsbergen aboard expedition ships.
If you're looking for a truly unique Arctic photo adventure, this expedition is perfect for you!
What to photograph
Below, you can learn more about what you can photograph in Svalbard during March and early April, with images from previous WildPhoto expeditions.
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Available spots on Svalbard Winter Extreme
Below is a list of available cabins for our Svalbard Winter Extreme expeditions onboard our expedition ship MS Virgo (maximum of 12 guests). The price displayed for each cabin is per person, not for the entire cabin. To inquire or book a spot, simply click the button under your preferred cabin, and you’ll be directed to an email to booking@wildphoto.com where you can provide more details about what you are interested in or request further information. If your desired cabin or availability isn't listed, please let us know. We can add you to the waiting list and notify you if spots become available later.
Itinerary Svalbard Winter Extreme
Svalbard is located about 80 degrees north, so we plan our Svalbard winter expeditions in accordance with prevailing weather and ice conditions. A possible itinerary for a Svalbard Winter Extreme expedition could be:
DAY 1 Departure from Longyearbyen through Isfjorden.
DAY 2-4 Northwestern coast of Spitsbergen, with possible visits to Kongsfjorden, Magdalenefjorden, Smeerenburgfjorden, Raudfjorden, Liefdefjorden and other areas. Here we have the possibility of having great landscapes with glaciers and sharp mountain ridges.
DAY 5-7 Southwestern coast of Spitsbergen with Bellsund and Hornsund, where there are great snow-covered mountains. The weather and ice conditions have to be in our favor to get into both the northwestern and southwestern areas of Spitsbergen in winter.
DAY 8 Returning to Isfjorden arriving in Longyearbyen port late in the evening.
DAY 9 Disembarking the ship after breakfast and preparing for the travel home.
The map below illustrates a possible itinerary for a Svalbard Winter Extreme photo expedition.
FAQ - Good to know about Svalbard Winter
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Other seasons
Not interested in a Winter Extreme expedition in March or early April? No problem! We offer four other exciting seasonal options for travelling to Svalbard. Click on any of the images below to explore more about our other seasons with photography expeditions to Svalbard.
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