Bradt Spitsbergen: Svalbard, Franz Josef Land, Jan Mayen (Bradt Travel Guides)

The fourth edition of this critically acclaimed guide introduces travellers to the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, the neighbouring Norwegian island of Jan Mayen, and the Russian Arctic archipelago of Franz Josef Land. Fully updated throughout, it is packed with essential information for cruise passengers, wilderness explorers, wildlife enthusiasts, northern lights watchers and adrenalin junkies coming to participate in the islands' extreme sports, which include climbing, hiking, trekking, skiing, riding and hunting. There's also comprehensive advice on how to prepare for travel in the high Arctic. The Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Spitsbergen is an antidote to modern-day life and a prime destination for adventure travelers. This guide introduces eco-travelers to a fascinating part of the world, with its intriguing land features and the magical display of northern lights that make it ideal for cruises, wilderness exploration, wildlife watching and extreme sports. The guide is packed with essential information on travel preparations and local knowledge for those braving the Arctic elements. This is the only English language guide to the Norwegian Arctic archipelago: Spitsbergen is a prime destination for visitors wanting to visit the Arctic Circle. This guide introduces eco-travellers to this unique part of Europe: its intriguing land features and the magical display of aurora borealis make it ideal for cruises, wilderness exploration, wildlife watching and extreme sports Denne serien ble grunnlagt av Hilary Bradt i 1974. Reisehåndbøkene inneholder detaljerte beskrivelser om historie, geografi, klima, språk og kultur, og gir en oversikt over hoteller og restauranter. Bøkene er ukonvensjonelt skrevet av personer som kjenner stedene godt The fourth edition of this critically acclaimed guide introduces travellers to the Arctic islands of Svalbard, Jan Mayen and Franz Josef Land. Fully updated throughout, it includes comprehensive advice on how to prepare for travel in the high Arctic.