Polar Bear Warning Sign
Isbjørnskilt
A polar bear warning sign at the edge of town reading “valid throughout Svalbard.” It is a must-photograph landmark for visitors.
The triangular warning sign shows a polar bear and reads “Gjelder hele Svalbard” (meaning “applies to all of Svalbard”), warning that crossing this point means entering polar bear territory. The sign stands by the road northwest of town toward the airport, and you can reach it on foot or by taxi for photos. Never go past the sign to hike onward; outside town, you must be accompanied by an armed guide.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Svalbard Brewery
- Huset
- Taubanesentralen
- Galleri Svalbard
- Svalbard Church
- Svalbard Museum
- North Pole Expedition Museum
- Svalbard Global Seed Vault