Svalbard Maps and Travel Guides

The Atlantic Ocean Region is very difficult to cover, but Maptown does a great job of finding maps and other literature on Svalbard. The Atlantic Ocean is a place of extremes. It spans from the North to the South Poles and within it lie countries diverse in cultures and lifestyles.

For those less-traveled-to places that can seem difficult to find a map for, drop us an email. We would be happy to search our sources for a specific product. Browse the links below for a Svalbard map or a Svalbard travel guide.

Svalbard Maps

• Svalbard Travel Maps

Svalbard Travel Guides

• Svalbard Travel Guides

Information and Online map of Svalbard

• Information and On-Line Map for Svalbard

Located in northern Europe, Svalbard is between the Arctic Ocean, Barents Sea, Greenland Sea, and Norwegian Sea, north of Norway. First discovered by the Norwegians in the 12th century, the islands served as an international whaling base during the 17th and 18th centuries. Norway's sovereignty was recognized in 1920; five years later it officially took over the territory.

The climate is decidedly arctic, tempered by warm North Atlantic Current, giving cool summers and cold winters. The North Atlantic Current flows along the west and north coasts of Spitsbergen, keeping the water open and navigable most of the year. The terrain consists of wild, rugged mountains. Much of the high land is ice covered. The west coast is clear of ice about one-half of the year. Fjords indent the west and north coasts. With a map of Svalbard and a Svalbard travel guide, you will be sure to make the most of your time in this country.