Daily Life in the World's Northernmost Town (24 hours of darkness)

Summary by Krater

The creators travel to Longyearbyen in Svalbard to experience polar night, joining local YouTuber Cecilia Blomdahl for a hike, a meal of Svalbard cod with potatoes and peas, and a tour of her cabin.

From the video

Answers: What is it like to live in Svalbard during polar night?

• Polar night in Svalbard
• Living in Longyearbyen
• Arctic survival and safety
• Cooking Svalbard cod
• Arctic housing and infrastructure

Ingredients

• Svalbard cod
• butter
• potatoes
• cabbage
• peas
• milk
• white wine sauce

What it concludes

• Svalbard is home to more polar bears than people, with around 3,000 bears.
• Abandoning buildings in the Arctic does not lead to decay due to permafrost, low humidity, and cool climate.
• Cats are prohibited on Svalbard to protect sensitive birdlife throughout the archipelago.
• Residents in Longyearbyen require an alcohol card to purchase drinks with purchasing limits.
• Burials have been banned in Longyearbyen for over 70 years due to low temperatures and permafrost preventing decomposition.