Spitsbergen – Svalbard: A Complete Guide Around the Arctic Archipelago

The fifth edition of this guide sees updates and new information for all chapters. All maps have been improved and come in colour print now. Furthermore, the colour photos have been updated and are now not organised in separate sections anymore, but all photos are located in the text, exactly where it makes the most sense.

This book does not only cover comprehensive information concerning all fields of possible interest but is at the same time a photo book containing many colour images to illustrate many wildlife and flower species and to document landscapes and places from all over the archipelago.

Spitsbergen – Svalbard has detailed information about the flora and fauna of Spitsbergen, its nature and human history and detailed chapters about all regions, fjords, islands and settlements. A total of 14 mammal species, 26 bird species and 29 flower species are described in detail and illustrated with colour photographs. Many sketch maps within the text provide geographical orientation. Furthermore, this book will answer questions concerning practical issues, how to travel in Spitsbergen, which seasons are good, relevant legislation, hazards out in the field and more.

Popular routes (hiking, snowmobile tours, cruises) are described in detail.