I made a mistake with the temperature conversion! -8°C is 17.6°F sorryyy! Also don't forget to check out the Huset short documentary on Curiositystream if you are curious about my first job on Svalbard 😊 Thank you for being here! ♡

@MookieLoo888

Жыл бұрын

I was questioning how the snow was so crunchy at 46°F 🤣🤣

@kitlc1

Жыл бұрын

It’s was an easy mistake to make because positive 8 degrees C is 46.4F.

@CeciliaBlomdahl

Жыл бұрын

@@kitlc1 Ohhh yes I think that is what happened! 🙈

@eutunos

Жыл бұрын

😉☀️

@rajbeermal

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful adventure btw Amazing story telling🎞️

I told my husband I want to go see Svalbard and he said o okay, what would we do? Stay inside? I said well yeah so he suggested we do that at home. 🤣🤣

@TeresaSlivinski

Жыл бұрын

I would go in summer.

@suzannedelgado4542

Жыл бұрын

Meet me there in January! 😊

@formgeben

Жыл бұрын

There's a lot you can do there in winter. You just need the right gear

@HelenFrost57

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 I could see my husband saying the same thing. 😂😂

@CallieMasters5000

Жыл бұрын

I would love to go but I'm afraid I'd get arrested for being a stalker of Grim and the cabin!

Let's take a second to appreciate that Grim leaned both Swedish and English

@jenniferstewart9012

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣And his humans havnt even bothered to learn dog

@brianmolstad1255

Жыл бұрын

?

@asmr.sweetie.

Жыл бұрын

Bilingual king 👑

@_year-sb6sy

Жыл бұрын

@@brianmolstad1255 well dogs learn to understand whats being said to them ( basic instructions like sit, come here, roll over) in the language spoken to them. So they can technically "learn" multiple languages :)

Cecilia I think it would be so fun for you to put together a “visiting Svalbard travel pack” type video where you explain what items you’ll need to take for a visit there/where to buy those items online. Those of us in warmer climates need all the help we can get haha.

@teresahixson8716

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea for a video. I'm your neighbor in the Ozark Mtns of Arkansas. 😃

@berndschaffmann8522

Жыл бұрын

You can buy what ever you need in Longyearbyen. There specialized shops. Don’t arrive in bermudas.

@berndschaffmann8522

Жыл бұрын

@@Why0825 jep, and I explained her, that you can buy there special functional polar clothes. Than she would have the perfect gear. That’s all.

@kopaskutq

Жыл бұрын

This is such a great idea. I really want to visit, her videos have made me fall in love.

@Girrrrrrrr

Жыл бұрын

As a South Texan that lives in Oregon these days, your answer is: Wool everything! And a good set of thermals!

This would kick my seasonal depression into full gear. There is no way I could survive in this environment as beautiful as it is. I love the fact that I get to open an app and enjoy these parts of the world!

@Aj-sn1dp

Жыл бұрын

@Phillip Banes that’s simply not how shit works buddy

@sallyrobertson1687

Жыл бұрын

It might have the opposite effect

@WiWillemijn

Жыл бұрын

I get seasonal depression in summer, so for me it would be perfect

@alexfletcher9961

Жыл бұрын

Depression doesn't exist

@frostyskeletons8950

Жыл бұрын

@@WiWillemijn Same! Sun sensitivity runs in my family and I become a depressed shut in until the clouds come back The guy below you needs to learn the difference between seasonal depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder

Your content is not only beautiful and peaceful, but your positivity is infectious and so needed these days 😊

@ericad3850

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@Kty4419

Жыл бұрын

❤🙌🏼❤️

@DevTeam

Жыл бұрын

Cool move to Svalbard and join her in the positivity

@stephlewis603

Жыл бұрын

I agree and grim is so cute too 🐶 xxx

@i_ravin

Жыл бұрын

next tym use CONTAGIOUS rather than INFACTIOUS👍

Your Irish accent came out when you were talking about living in Ireland, so cool, youll never loose it 😊

@dazza9859

Жыл бұрын

Yes I noticed that too.I’m from Ireland.

@levischorpioen

Жыл бұрын

The second she mentioned Ireland, those Rs started coming out. It's adorable!

@Servants_Heart

Жыл бұрын

Lol

I feel like you're more of an educator than just a content creator. You make content that is beautiful and enjoyable to watch, but you're teaching us all about Svalbard, and that's amazing and so meaningful!

My family thinks I am SO weird because I absolutely love the winter months and the darkness that comes with it. I really do. I am so glad that I found this channel. I find myself watching and listening when I'm logged into work and when I want to wind down for the day. I swear once my kids are in college, I am definitely moving to such a climate.

@thequant2817

Жыл бұрын

I used to dislike climate in Moscow but after visiting many much hotter countries in different seasons I changed my mind lol

@catcoffee7958

Жыл бұрын

Me too love the winter in Scotland

@birdlover9082

Жыл бұрын

Wish i would have moved to such a country 30 years ago! I do so hope you do it!!

@littleloner1159

Жыл бұрын

My mom absolutely hates winter and cold so let's team up hahaha

@ghostgirl6970

Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile I'm watching because I HATE winter (moved to NY from CA 17 years ago) and I'm like... how does one tolerate this? The positive attitude towards it is actually pretty helpful

As an Irish person, I always love hearing that little Irish twang that comes out in your voice every now and again :D

It's so refreshing to see someone embrace the darker seasons. While I totally understand why lots of people don't like it, and are very affected mentally/physically, personally I've always enjoyed the winter months. I'm glad I'm not alone! lol

@Kty4419

Жыл бұрын

Me too! ❤I love dark winter nights and days🥰❤️

@ayaya64

Жыл бұрын

I agree! It makes me feel so at peace when the nights are longer.

@Annieriannie

Жыл бұрын

Same! Here in Holland I am always so happy when the days are getting shorter. It gives your body time to take a few steps back and to rest more. During summer there is always a kind of rush (in my body) because the days are so long, and you are not resting when the sun is out so long. Candles, movies, blankets. I love it!

@emefhere

Жыл бұрын

Me too! I love the night and winter. 🥰 I'm the happiness during winter. 😅

@soniczforever5470

Жыл бұрын

I despise sunlight I wish winter would last forever I get cluster headaches that worsen when then sun increases I train indoors to prevent it. It sucks.

I lived in Alaska for 10 years and have since moved. Every time I see your Polar nights videos I miss it so much. I thought I would not miss it but seeing the snow covered mountains in the back ground, and hearing you crunch the snow makes me miss it so much. I also would like to say I love Christopher's demeanor so much.

My first polar nights with Cecilia, her narrating is magical it envelops you in her world. In love with these vlogs 🤍

@CeciliaBlomdahl

Жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu so much! I really appreciate it 😍 And welcome to your first polar night 😍

@SimplyCheryl

Жыл бұрын

Me too Jennifer❤

@DevTeam

Жыл бұрын

You should move there and cohost

4:50 the period of light after the sun sets is called twilight. When the sun sets, the sky never becomes pitch black instantly. In my country we have one hour of twilight after the sun sets until the sky becomes pitch black. Apparently, in Svalbard they have two weeks of twilight until the sky becomes pitch black and the night finally sets in.

This is my second polar night with you! I discovered your channel last year when I was super pregnant, scrolling through youtube to calm my anxiety and came across your channel. I became obsessed with it! My sweet baby is turning 1 years old next week. Thank you for helping me through the sleepless nights!

@patriciakelly2237

4 ай бұрын

I am so in awe of the beauty and serenity of the north country I just adore you, Christopher and Grim!❤

@patriciakelly2237

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your beautiful content...you relieve my anxiety

This is the third polar night I've seen on your channel, and it helps keep perspective on the short days here in Scotland. I love learning about Svalbard from you! It's so beautiful 😍

@MrAbraxus666

Жыл бұрын

Ocht, it's not too bad here! *grimaces*

@MorningCoffeeDaily

Жыл бұрын

Same here in Portugal it's 4.34pm and already dark...it's crazy!

@Cloud-be8pg

Жыл бұрын

the short days in scotland are one of the things that are making me stay here instead of moving away for uni. i would so move to somewhere with polar night if they didn’t also have polar day 😭😭

@michellerhodes5477

Жыл бұрын

I live in the Northern U.S. very close to one of the Great Lakes and get kinda bummed by the winter darkness. The sunrise is technically around 7am but it doesn't feel like the sun is visible enough to drive without headlights until after 8am. Closer to 9am. Then it gets completely dark before 5pm. So we have less sunlight than darkness but, still, idk how I'd do with 24 hour darkness. I do love the winter in a lot of ways. It's so peaceful and quiet (we live in a rural area) with NO BUGS (I really hate bugs) and I HATE being hot so the cold is nice. But the lack of darkness, even taking vitamin D3 daily, kind of depresses me a bit. I realize I like the weather of the winter but not the darkness. Though it does feel super cozy with a wood fire going and a hot comfort meal around the holidays.

@kategoya7230

Жыл бұрын

In Poland it gets dark minutes before 4pm right now. Btw I love Scotland, you live in a beautiful country, I was amazed by its nature and the vistas this year.

I am from Lithuania! It's a very small country (around 3 mln people), but the funny thing is I think we are extremely adventurous as I keep hearing and meeting Lithuanians at the wildest, most secluded places around the world... I was really happy to hear that one of us helped you guys with the house! Thank you for sharing your beautiful energy and life ❤

@odetakaniauskaite7862

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree, so cool!

@onemanfran

Жыл бұрын

My french teacher was from Lithuania, she was the best teacher ever

It’s so cool to see that polar night craziness through your lense 🤩 I’m happy I don’t have to look out for polar bears though 😅

i live in illinois USA and it couldnt be more different from Svalbard besides the incredibly cold winters. I am really taking a lot of inspiration from your vlogs to lean into the winter season and try my best to enjoy it & to make my space a retreat after long days at work and commuting. thank you for sharing your beautiful life with the rest of us!

@thequant2817

Жыл бұрын

How cold does it get in there? And is the air humid?

@sambito702

Жыл бұрын

I’m also in Illinois- Chicago specifically! The wind chill is crazy here

@emilynewman7997

Жыл бұрын

@@thequant2817 it can get incredibly cold. The winters can get down to negative degrees farenheit with the windchill. The air gets really dry in the winter but can be very humid in the summer lol. in 2019 we had a polar vortex event and temps dropped to -23 degrees farenheit.

@susanlanglo-killian7096

Жыл бұрын

I am in Northern Illinois as well. And while it can be frigid in the midst of winter I have come to enjoy the cold weather much more than the hot summers. I was just thinking today how much more I enjoy my chores on my little farm at this time of year. The early sunsets don’t bother me much either. We find ways to make life more cozy. Fires, candles, warm drinks are essential. I remember my grandmother, who was born and raised in Harstad, would shake her head when people complained of the “short” days. I love your videos. They are so peaceful and stunning visually. It also, in some, ways connects me to my heritage. I love hearing the Norwegian and other Scandinavian languages. Reminds me of my childhood with my grandparents. Bless you and Christopher for sharing your lives with us❤

@lilspnce49

Жыл бұрын

Also Northern Illinois by the Wisconsin border. I am trying to adopt her positivity to make the most of the cold months here.

I know it's time to settle into a cozy autumn/ winter when your polar night videos are happening. Got my new candles, cozy throw blanket, and new pj's all ready!

Your videos have such a calming effect on me. I used to watch this Alaska vlogger years ago and I missed the cold weather arctic/subarctic climate youtubers until I discovered you a year ago. Please never change your style of vlogging.

I would have never thought a place so cold, and so dark, could be so absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

I have been with you since the beginning! Your story telling skills are top drawer! Even when it is a story I have heard before you never fail to make it brand new!! As usual, your videos go way too fast!!!

@CeciliaBlomdahl

Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so so much! 🙏

@amyeastin5263

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

I just came back from a week in Svalbard and I have to say, it is just as magical as you think it is. These videos are my way to relax and I smile with every one. There is no place on earth that is so gorgeous and peaceful. It’s a place everyone should visit in their lives, to see how important it is that we save our planet.

@CeciliaBlomdahl

Жыл бұрын

Ohh I am so glad to hear that you loved your week here! 😍🧡 Thank you so much for the lovely words!

@minnie5121

Жыл бұрын

what hotel did you stay in may I ask? and was it expensive? HOw much is the flight from Norway to Svalbard?

@julieadamski4138

Жыл бұрын

@@minnie5121 We stayed at the Svalbard Hotell Polarfareren! It was perfect, in the middle of the "mall" near lots of shops and restaurants, cozy rooms and a great free breakfast! We got upgraded from The Vault to this one, but we paid $742 USD for 5 nights, booked in Jan 22. If you go during the summer it is much more expensive! We flew on Norwegian Air and our round trip from Oslo was about $350 USD pp. Definitely not too expensive!

This channel is like a vacation from reality. Stress just freezes away 🙏🏼😁🫶🏼

@elenasoto8019

Жыл бұрын

Lol

Wow, I almost started crying when you were describing the peacefulness of this time of year for you! - I'm currently living in a big city for school and I'm super out of my element, it reaches a deep place in my heart when I watch your videos and hear you talking about your experiences being in a natural space that you love so much. I look forward to every upload, and to the day I find my own magical place on this beautiful planet

Cecilia, your gorgeous footage of Svalbard shows a pristine, wild and heartbreakingly beautiful part of the world. It feels like a love letter to the earth. Thank you so very much for bringing a part of our planet I would never have known about if not for you. Greetings from summery Australia (well not quite, we're experiencing more very wet and cool conditions for this time of year).

Cecilia I have been following you for ages, absolutely love when you mention Ireland, as I'm Irish. I can see why you love it on Svalbard, it's beautiful and peaceful.

I love how you wash Grim in the shower and he's able to shake in there. That looks like the perfect set-up for bathing a dog, especially a double-coated northern breed. I saw you do this in a previous video, and thought this was genius. :)

How beautiful the semi-lit sky is! Have you thought of creating an "ambient" video with your footage and background music for people to play for a couple of hours?🧡

Seeing Grim just having so much fun living and exploring makes me so happy. Glad you enjoy your life and give Grim a hug from me.

Καλησπέρα από Ελλάδα !Παρακολουθώ όλα τα βίντεό σου με πολύ ενδιαφέρον ! Με ταξιδεύουν σε πολύ διαφορετικά τοπία από ότι στην χώρα μου ❤Cecilia , Christopher and Grim σας εύχομαι καλό χειμώνα ❤😊🤗🇬🇷

@rustgus

Жыл бұрын

Γεια σου Σοφία 🙂 Από Ελλάδα κ εγώ, παρακολουθούμε Cecilia and her family, awesome content!

Thank you for taking us on your walk with Grim, you are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place. Your videos are always my little piece of calm on a Sunday afternoon 👍😊

@stephmcghie8732

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you Margaret

This looks absolutely magical and beautiful to me. I’d love to experience a polar night.

I’m so glad KZread recommended you! I asked my Norwegian boss about the island and he knew and his brother even lived there. Now I kind of want to come there.

Cecilia and Noraly (Itchy boots) two young European women (30s) so different and so similar; both travelers, both adventurous, both glow with peace and happiness and both with the most amazing content. Love them both! 💕

That crispy snow sound is so calming to me! Thanks for sharing your life! Us simple mortals would never be able to explore that part of the world. Thank you sooo sooo much 🖤

@suzannedelgado4542

Жыл бұрын

Why not go there? 😊

@littleloner1159

Жыл бұрын

@@suzannedelgado4542 money sadly doesn't grow on trees

It's dark and rainy here in Québec , rained almost every day. I've been struggling to find my mojo back and do things, it feels like a mini polar night setting down on us, especially since we changed the time last weekend. I'm just relaxing and hanging out "in Svalbard" with Cecilia, Grim & Cristoffer until i get the motivation back up .... much love from Canada. 🇨🇦

These may be a dumb questions but here it goes anyway . . . How do you power and heat your home? I live in southeast USA and we truly experience all 4 seasons so it doesn’t get bitterly cold or blazing hot for long periods of time. Thank you for letting us see how you live in an area that most of us will never get to see in person. ❤️

Thank you for showing us a different, almost unknown part of the world. Your appreciation for the beauty of nature makes me smile. I feel the same way about where I live in Northern California. Especially now, with the trees finally changing colors. I thank God for creating such a beautiful world. Hugs to you, Cecilia! ❤

I WAIT for your posts to show up in my KZread stream. I had to laugh today because my husband is from Ireland, and your Irish accent came out just TALKING about Ireland (it's the same thing for him :) ) Thank you so much for opening my heart and mind to this lovely corner of the world! All my best to you and yours.

This video feels like a cozy chit chat between friends🥰

holy moly the 5 second shot at 1:55 is not just cinematic, it's got that je ne sais quoi that is truly something special, i gasped

I researched moving to and residing in Svalbard and was disheartened because I read that most of the housing is mostly acquired through the company or university where one is employed. So, you've really provided a VERY different POV from what I read online. Thank you for answering questions and providing so much info. 💕

More power to everyone who can live where you live. I moved to Ontario, Canada from California and I couldn't even handle the winters and lack of sun. Super depressing for me. I used those spikey things on my boots too. They were so helpful on ice.

@maralisil

Жыл бұрын

Some of us in Central New York State (especially near Lake Ontario) complain about the snow and lack of sun here, but you put us all to shame with your enthusiasm! Love your videos!

yet another fantastic video cecelia

I like how patient you about answering questions you’ve answered a million times before. I’ve been watching your content for over a year and I always learn something new. I’ve never wanted to visit such a remote destination until coming across you and Grim on TikTok. 😁

This is magical to watch, thank you Cecilia! I grew up in the northern climate of Minnesota, now living in the warm South. Missing the winter quiet of snow falling, the crunch of snow, your videos bring gladness to my heart💕💕💕

Love this channel

Cecilia+the coffee+Svalbard makes me so cozy somehow 🎉😂

I love your videos, Cecilia! I live in Gainesville, Florida, and find our grey, sunless winter days quite depressing, but I can see you have to endure way worse winter weather! I feel that if you can do it, cope with it, so should I. Last night I bought “Stoner” by John Williams on Kindle, and am very grateful you recommended it. What a great book!

Just discovered your channel and I love it. Amazing videography and your narratives are well done. Cheers!

You’ve had some amazing life experiences and really living it fully!

Svalbard is so magical, I can't wait to visit (only 3 years to wait, for my 50th lol). Thanks for sharing your home town and all the wonderful footage of it all, I'm always mesmerised and have fallen completely in love with it there. And with Grim, such a gorgeous boy!!!!❤️🐶❤️

Thank you both for taking these absolutely STUNNING videos! 👏🏽👏🏽 So happy your channel came on my feed and now I am a subscriber! 😆 xx

Always so excited seeing your new upload ❤️❤️❤️

You have so quickly become my absolute favorite KZreadr! Your content is so happy and calming and I’ve always had a fascination with cold cold weather and could absolutely see myself living in a place like Svalbard. 🥰

Thank you for sharing this with us. Without videos like these I probably wouldn't see such amazing views. It really does look like a winter wonderland...

Found your channel recently and I love it, your videos are so cosy and interesting 💗

Another great video Cecilia!❤️🙏🏻❄️❄️❄️❄️

Fantastic video! The Svalbards are so beautiful and your description of the Polar Night is just amazing. I love the northermost lands as they are so mysterious and magical. Your dogs are always so cute! Thank you for sharing

Such a beautiful, calming video. Love watching you and Grim exploring the landscape. ❤️❤️

Love your content , Cecilia ❤

All your videos are magical. Really great stories and videography. Thank you for adding depth to my virtual life! 🧡

I love this video! I'm in high school and I'm going on an exchange to arctic Norway next year to help me learn Norwegian, and my goal is to someday move to Svalbard. Great content! (: 💗from US

The perfect video to watch while enjoying my Sunday morning latte - absolutely love your content and the joy you share and love learning about Slavbard ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🇨🇦🐶

Another amazing video. I so enjoy your channel. It never gets boring. I've been watching for a long time and still every video is exciting. ❤️

The calmness you describe toward the end is so palpable. You do an amazing job of translating that through your videography and even just how you chat to the camera. Thank you for that!!

Beautiful Sunday morning to you Cecilia ❄️ sounds like you are feeling so much better!

Please don't ever change! You're amazing and so are your videos 🤗 thank you for your content and being you (down to earth) and sharing your life, family, friends, grim, and of course svalbard 🥰🙃

Hi from Australia and thanks for another awesome video! I’m pretty new to your channel and I absolutely love it! I love experiencing Svalbard even if it is through my screen. It is definitely on my bucket list that I visit one day! 😃

Sweet Sweet Pup!!!!!! Thank you for loving Him as you do!

Perfect Sunday afternoon watching your calming vlog Cecilia, awww so cute Grim trying to get his toy out of the snow ❄️ x

This is at least the second polar night I’ve spent with you (from the Northwest corner of USA) and I just love how much you enjoy every season of Svalbard and get so excited. It really does seem like a magical place!

Such gorgeous views. Your channel has become my most anticipated. I keep going back to watch your earlier videos and am so inspired and awestruck how gorgeous it is there. Thank you for sharing

Another beautiful video!

My 3rd polar night with you! 🙂 I had never heard of Svalbard & couldn't imagine a place without trees when you 1st described it. But Svalbard looks magical & beautiful, in all seasons. I truly love your sense of adventure & living fully in your environment. I am the same way ~ I would love the opportunity to just travel & meet people around the world. I'm so grateful for you, my dear. You're someone I have grown to adore & look forward to all your videos on all platforms. 💜💜 Marianna

love love love your positive spirit and enthusiasm for all things Svalbard ... thank you

Your videos are so great! I love seeing how you live soooooo far North! I live in Canada and I'm hoping watching you will help make winter enjoyable.

Your videos are amazing! Please keep them coming...

Grateful we found your channel. You are an amazing storyteller and videographer! The scenery and accompanying music is magical! Grimm is absolutely adorable! Thank you from New England! 💗😊

Yay a new video, made me feel so much better, loooooove the cozy vibes 💓

I live in alaska and you would think I would have no interest in visiting Svalbard but I am absolutely smitten with the serenity. Maybe one day I will get to visit

I love learning all about your amazing life on Svalbard Cecilia! I've been following you for a little over a year now I think, and you are one of my favourite people on KZread/social media!

Congratulations on your interview with Rolling Stone interview! Your videos are beautifully cinematic. Also, I like that Christoffer occasionally replies to people’s questions in the comments - it’s nice to hear his opinion. Visiting Svalbard to experience an aurora is on my bucket list! Much love from New Zealand ❤

@BeachBumEvvie

Жыл бұрын

Is that why her sub count jumped? I was wondering what happened.

I've been waiting for this, my favorite part to my Sundays 😍🥹🤍

I always look forward to Sunday and a new video. Thank you so much for your creative vlogs ❤️

Beautiful video. Good luck to you this Polar Night. I'm so happy to have discovered your videos, they're very calming and so interesting! And beautiful music as well.

It's so interesting to hear your background story, Cecilia! Even though I've been following your channel for over a year, I didn't know about most of these things. Polar night looks so beautiful! I totally get why you love it so much (at least for now). 😃

the cinematography is next level! Great video! Enjoy the polar night, and thank you for the beautiful content!

@CeciliaBlomdahl

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much!

Thank you for adding the time stamps! ☃️

The people of the north are just so frickin good in videography stuff and storytelling. Like that's just so amazing 🥺

This video was beautiful to watch. The landscape is like a dream. The music is also so peaceful & soothing, thank you for that. ❤️❤️❤️

I'm going to longyearbyen in January because of this addictive channel! Love you Grim! X

I love watching your videos! You are so upbeat and friendly. Grim is amazing 😊

Hey Cecilia. Greetings from Mississippi! Thank you so much for making these videos. I struggle with chronic pain and can’t really do much or travel anymore so it’s nice to see something that can get me out of my own head for awhile. You guys enjoy Polar Night and be safe out there! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!!

What a lovely video! Grim is just the cutest 💙! I love learning about how other people live their day-to-day lives in other parts of the world. Your life is very different from mine in Southern California, but it also amazes me that we are so much the same 🌴

Iam new to your channel and loving it And looking into your life is amazing so thank you for the opportunity to see somewhere I'd didn't no that excited x

I love watching your videos, they are sooo relaxing

the vibe of your videos gives me so much joy but in a peaceful way. this life is dreamy and the atmosphere is breathtaking