LAST SUNSET FOR 3 MONTHS | Polar Night on Svalbard begins

It's here!! We say goodbye to the sun for the last time this year, and just like that it is Polar night on Svalbard! The next time we will see the sun in Longyearbyen is in March next year! I hope you enjoy this video! :)

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About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 6 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

[larrylawson]

I'm disabled and bedridden due to spinal disease. I'm unable to leave my home. Before my Adhesive Arachnoiditis destroyed my life, I was an avid outdoorsman and traveler. I loved the western states here in the US. I've made many solo motorcycle trips to Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, and my favorite state of all-Montana. Hiking and camping in remote areas recharged me and rejuvenated my soul. Lying in my sleeping bag at night I'd drift off to sleep by gazing up at the stars. I'm now living my adventurous life vicariously through your wonderful videos. You almost seem like an old friend to me now, Cecilia. Thanks for sharing your videos with the rest of us. Please give Grim a big hug and kiss for me.

[Suprachiasmatic]

I feel like I have to experience a full polar night at some point in my life. It sounds fantastic.

[muzicdude]

I live in Belfast, N. Ireland where it gets dark between 3-4.00pm during the height of winter. I find our winters tough going, I don't think I could survive with 3 months of complete darkness. However, there's no denying where you live is absolutely beautiful and unspoilt, and a your videos offer a great insight into your way of life. Keep up the good work!

[kaylahohn]

I lost my dog (the love of my life) almost 3 months ago. I mourn him every day. Seeing you love on Grim and Fenris and telling them they are beautiful truly makes me smile. I am getting my pup fix through Grim and your videos. It helps <3

[saphire]

I’m someone who loves the darkness. I feel happiest at sunset, must be my Scandinavian roots! I’m in USA about an hour from Canada so I love winters and the darkness. I thought it was weird until I saw how you’re so excited for winter and darkness, must be more like me!

[Rudolphe_]

"When the lights...go down...in the cittyyy" ♪♪♪

[seamusmcevoy]

I love your enthusiasm for where you live, it seems magical. The fact that it is so isolated but that the community pull together to make it work is fantastic.

[kazzicup]

Fenris was so happy to see Cecilia. He adores her. I can tell he was very happy. Cecilia brushed his fur coat.

[margaretgosnell]

Can't imagine the darkness, but that is a beautiful sunset.

[patriciaulczycki]

Can’t believe that I’m watching a video including a dog gnawing on a chew toy and enjoying it. 😜 Love your positive spirit. You make me want to experience the polar nights. So cozy.

[BackpackerBen]

Discovered your channel today! Love it. Can’t beat this type of environment, you are living my dream

[wendyb]

Don’t be ashamed of saying it’s beautiful! It truly is beautiful! Especially MR.Grim!!!!❤️

[carrietarry]

As someone who likes piping hot coffee, I’m obsessed with how quickly your coffee must cool off outside!

[PixieMoons]

I love it when you speak Swedish with GrimBjörn <3 helps me practice my listening skills and comprehension. Jättebra!
I'm SO excited for the polar night!!! thank you for the beautiful views. So dreamy <3

[lah]

Gosh it is just so beautiful, Cecelia. Would you consider doing a video about how your self-care routine changes during polar night? Eg. Do you have to do anything to address the fact that you are not getting daylight? How do you ‘slow’ your body down into a new pace of life? Do social/daily routines change? Would love to hear more about it! Xx 💕❄️

[WhatAWonderfulNameItIs]

ALL of this is SO interesting to me. As a public school teacher, going through one CRAZY and exhausting school year, I find rest in your videos. ❤️

[awells]

Someone shared your polar night TikTok to Twitter, so I went to TikTok and now I’m here. I’ve watched a few videos and am excited for this one. Your cabin is beautiful!! Your views are beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[EvaLovesDisney]

I just had my coffee with you ☕️ I can’t imagine how cold it must be. I’m in Florida so our coats 🧥 come out when it’s 60 degrees here 😂 It’s just so beautiful there, so different; & polar nights don’t sound so bad. I love seeing how you live. Grim a as of his brother are beautiful boys ❤️

[PhoebeGrigor]

Grim being afraid of the floors will never stop being funny to me 😂

[ishpeming]

Cecilia, I just saw your videos for the first time a couple of days ago. Since then I have enjoyed watching several and intend to watch the rest. I have several personal reasons for my special interest. First, like you, my heritage is Swedish. My grandfather came to America as a little boy in 1887 and my family has lived since then in Northern Michigan. My second interest relates to John Longyear for whom Longyearbyen is named. Before traveling to Svalbard and discovering and mining coal, Longyear lived in a large log home along the shore of Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan. Marquette was fifteen miles from my home town. Following the drowning death of his son, Longyear dismantled his home and moved it by train to Brookline, Massachusetts. Knowing this history, I have been interested for many years in what I always called “Spitsbergen.” I am now over 70, so I don’t think I will ever get there, but just a few years ago we took a trip on the Hurdigruten along the Norwegian coast and I got as far north as North Cape. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is also know for bad winters, so I am familiar with the snow, wind, and cold you have shown in your videos - but thankfully no experience with polar bears! I enjoy your videos tremendously, keep them coming!