Thea Siwdotter Solem

Thea first arrived on Svalbard during the Arctic Nature Guide (studies) in the season of 2021–2022, and has returned again and again, because some places simply stay with you. For her, Svalbard is more than a workplace. It’s one of her homes, a place where she feels a deep sense of belonging.

Drawn to landscapes that change with every shift of light, Thea never tires of Svalbard’s natural theatre: the transition from dark season to polar night, from the first returning sun to the endless glow of midnight light. Each phase feels like a new world.

What she appreciates most about living here is the community. Svalbard is a society where people look out for one another and for the nature that sustains them. Locals wear reflectors in the dark season to keep everyone safe. They respect the fragile environment, wildlife, and shared spaces. It’s a place where care is visible in everyday actions.

With a calm presence and genuine passion for the Arctic, Thea guides guests through a landscape she continues to explore herself, one season at a time.