I live without sunlight for months in the northernmost town on Earth. Here's what a day in my life looks like.

Eveline LundeJan 30, 2024, 22:33 IST

On this day, I looked over the town from the summit of Platåfjellet.Anja Nordvaalen

I live in Earth's northernmost town, Longyearbyen, which is about 650 miles from the North Pole.
We experience more than 24 hours of total darkness for months each year during polar night.

I've been obsessed with the Arctic since I spontaneously joined a sailing expedition around Spitsbergen, an island on the Svalbard archipelago, in 2018.

Eventually, I packed my bags and moved from Oslo, Norway, to Longyearbyen, the northernmost town on Earth.

I live in Longyearbyen, on the Svalbard archipelago, where we experience polar night.

My days during the polar night look a little different than my usual ones.Eveline Lunde

I start my day with good routines.

I have a strong morning ritual during the polar night.Eveline Lunde

Then I get ready to head to work.

I wear a reflective vest for my walk to work.Eveline Lunde

On the way, I watch out for Arctic wildlife on the streets.

I saw some reindeer on my way to work.Eveline Lunde

After seeing the reindeer, I arrived at my office.

My office space even has its own polar bear.Eveline Lunde

The pink sky proved to be gorgeous.

I'd seen a pink sky one time before.Eveline Lunde

I had to stop walking when I reached a polar-bear safety sign.

The sign is a great reminder that polar bears live in the area too.Eveline Lunde

After work, I ran to the local post office, where the staff knows everyone.

The post office is one of my favorite places to visit in town.Eveline Lunde

I made sure the office had my updated address.

You're not allowed to bring your rifles into the post office.Eveline Lunde

I ate a quick dinner and then geared up for a hike.

I love having a dedicated gear room.Eveline Lunde

Before our hike, we put on more gear.

We put spikes on the bottoms of our shoes.Anja Nordvaalen

I had my rifle in case we ran into a life-threatening situation.

I also brought my rifle along.Anja Nordvaalen

It was a steep hike but the view was worth it.

I felt like I was on top of the world looking over Longyearbyen.Anja Nordvaalen

Overall, it was a nice day that felt long but varied.

I don't regret moving to Longyearbyen.Anja Nordvaalen

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