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Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Vaccinations Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Planning a trip to Svalbard and Jan Mayen soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. There are no specific health risks associated with visiting Svalbard and Jan Mayen and no vaccinations are recommended or required. Simply make an appointment with us to get personalised travel advice.

Svalbard, formerly known as Spitsbergen or Spitzbergen, is an archipelago that belongs to Norway and is located in the Arctic Ocean, north of the Norwegian mainland. It consists of three main islands and around eighty smaller ones. Jan Mayen is a Norwegian volcanic island located in the Arctic Ocean, with no permanent population. It consists of two parts linked by a narrow isthmus. The islands have a tundra climate, characterised by cold temperatures all year round, ranging from -12 to 9 degrees Celsius. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, including both rain and snowfall. The changing weather conditions can also lead to sudden snowdrifts and strong winds. Overall, the climate is unpredictable and harsh.

For personalised travel advice and vaccinations, come see our travel nurses at KLM Health Services. They are ready to assist you. Keep an eye on the current safety situation at your destination and read our travel tips.

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  • partly_cloudy_day Tundra climate
  • rainy 306 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is June to August

Mandatory vaccinations

None

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

None

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