Ny-Ålesund
The northernmost permanent research town in the world and the departure point for Amundsen’s airships. It is home to China’s Yellow River Station.
Ny-Ålesund was once a coal-mining town and is now an international Arctic research base, with more than ten countries operating stations here, including China’s Yellow River Station. The town preserves the mooring mast from which the airships of Amundsen and Nobile departed, a statue of Amundsen, the world’s northernmost post office and a small museum. To protect research equipment, the use of mobile phone Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is prohibited in town. In summer, full-day boat trips or charter flights depart from Longyearbyen, and expedition cruise ships often call here.
Opening hours
Summer guided tours only
Nearby sights
- Esmarkbreen
- Barentsburg
- Isfjorden
- Mine 3 (Gruve 3)
- Platåberget
- Svalbard Global Seed Vault
- Larsbreen & Sarkofagen
- Longyearbreen Glacier Hike