Is Jan Mayen the same as Svalbard?

Although administered separately, in the ISO 3166-1 standard, Jan Mayen and Svalbard are collectively designated as Svalbard and Jan Mayen, with the two-letter country code "SJ". It was also given the web domain of .sj. However, the domain is not in use and Norway's .no is used in its place.

How do I send a letter to Svalbard & Jan Mayen?

Letters to Svalbard and Jan Mayen: For all letters containing more than an ordinary letter or content with value, you fetch a self adhesive form at Posten to be filled out with sender, receiver and a specification of the content. Parcel to Svalbard and Jan Mayen: Use Norgespakke™, and in addition you need customs papers.

When is the best time to visit Svalbard?

Wintertime from March to May is fantastic for snow sports like dog sledding and snowmobiling, while the polar night from October to February is the best time to see the northern lights in Svalbard. At a Glance Svalbard, Spitsbergen, and Jan Mayen Svalbard is right above the Arctic Circle between Norway and the North Pole.

When does the sun sink in Svalbard?

In the Svalbard archipelago, the sun sinks below the horizon at the end of October and stays hidden for two-to-three months. The islands are cloaked in darkness from mid-November to the end of January.

How much sunlight does Svalbard have?

The archipelago experiences 24 hours of sunlight or darkness in certain months. Glaciers cover over half of the region. Spitsbergen is the largest of Svalbard’s nine main islands, and the most populated. The uninhabited volcanic island Jan Mayen is also a popular destination among travelers.

What to do in Svalbard in summer?

Summer is the only time to enjoy different warm-weather activities in Svalbard, such as hiking, kayaking in the fjords, and wheeled dog sledding. Additionally, the winter snow and arctic glaciers have melted, and small ship cruises can navigate easily along the coast.