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

Eveline LundeFeb 9, 2023, 19:13 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 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 have a strong morning ritual during the polar night.Eveline Lunde

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I love having a dedicated gear room.Eveline Lunde

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

I also brought my rifle along.Anja Nordvaalen

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

I don't regret moving to Longyearbyen.Anja Nordvaalen