Guidelines

1. Don't be an arctic litterbug! Leave no lasting signs of your visit.

2. Birds and other animals are not to be disturbed.
    Remember, you are the guest.

3. Help take care of the biodiveristy. Do not pick flowers.

4. Leave old cultural remains alone. 
    Law protects all traces of humans from before 1946.

5. It is prohibited to lure, pursue or otherwise seek out polarbears in such a way as to disturb them or expose either bears or humans to danger.

6. Do not leave the settlements without a suitable gun,
    and experience in using it.

7. Be considerate to others.

8. Contact the Governor's office (Sysselmannen) if planning a longer field 
    excursion. A mandatory registration applies for travel to large parts of 
    Svalbard.

9. Acquaint yourself with the rules and regulations pertaining to travel and
    other tourist activities on Svalbard.

10. For the sake of both the environment and yourself, we recommend
     organized tour arrangements.


It is impossible being an invisible tourist,
- but we do appreciate your trying.


Svalbard Tourism Board in cooperation with the Governor of Svalbard.