1/7/2023 0 Comments Norwegian doomsday vaultCan you get to the Global Seed Vault in Norway by bus? Allow lots of time for dawdling as you’ll run into wildlife and pretty views on the way down. It’s not really near anything so I’d plan on taking a taxi there from town – up hill, amiright? And you can walk back down the slope to lunch. The Vault is up high (flood protection?) and about a 40 minute walk from the port and main area of Svalbard (human protection?). #NORWEGIAN DOOMSDAY VAULT HOW TO#How to get to Norway’s Global Seed Vault in Svalbard? Ahem.Įither way, there are decent views from just beyond the entrance, where you can snap a few pics. Obviously I’m not suggesting you sneak up for a photo opp. Rocking up on a weekend, the space around the vault was completely deserted. There’s a sort of plateau around the vault with a sign saying ‘no entry’ that encourages you to keep a couple of minutes’ walk away.īut they aren’t really fending visitors off with sticks. Don’t forget to wear the right gear for your trip! So can you go inside the vault? Who do I have to bribe to get entry?Īnd here’s the thing, you aren’t even supposed to get very close. #NORWEGIAN DOOMSDAY VAULT FULL#With the midnight sun in full swing during summer in the Arctic circle, you could also make the trip at night and get the place to yourself. If you want the place to yourself, we found a quiet Saturday – even in the warmest season – to be great. And being in one of the most northerly spots on the planet, it’s likely to survive the zombocalypse.Īctually in all seriousness, with climate change the way it is, it’s an important way for developing countries to safeguard their food security. Of course, it’s not the only store, but it’s the back up of all the other back ups. Repopulating all the plantlife is down to the seeds in this store. Imagine the zombies descend tomorrow and, Shaun of the Dead style it’s the end of life as we know it. It’s kind of a back up against the apocalypse. And it’s not a tourist attraction (really) but if you’re fascinated by all things quirky and curious – you should see it. In a vault 120 metres into a mountain, is an iconic building, where no one can go. How to visit the Svalbard Global Seed Vault What is it? It’s a bit strung out of town though, so read on to find out all you need to know before you go. Making a trip to the starting point of most Arctic circle trips – the Norwegian Archipelago of Svalbard? Summer or winter, the Global Seed Vault is one of the most unique places to visit.
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