Life in the BRIGHTEST place on earth (24/7 daylight) ︱ Svalbard, island close to the North Pole

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The brightest days of POLAR DAY are here! Day and night have blended into one and there is now no difference in light during the day. It's full on daylight, 24/7... ☀️👀 Join us for a full day in the daylight, from a bright and early 9am all the way to the shining sun at MIDNIGHT! 🫶🏻 Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate each and every one of you! Love y'all!✨
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About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 8 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! 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!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

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[@MrSwan67]

I am enjoying Christopher’s cookbook, he has really good recipes I do recommend

[@4evelyn734]

Grim was so funny when you were talking about him, putting his ears back and saying, "Mom, why are you talking about me?". So cute!

[@gabby1640]

How does the city limits work? Is someone patrolling the limits? Cause if a bear is chasing you he aint gonna go oh no its the limit I can't go in there 😂😂

[@Kristen10-22]

❤❤❤❤

[@firstprototype]

Nice Samsung galaxy flip ? Did you switch back from iPhone 15 ? Can we se some reviews? Make a second channel ✌️🙏

[@CristinaCAguirre]

I found your channel two weeks ago and have almost watched every video. I’m obsessed with how beautiful Svalbard is and what an amazing job you do of showing its beauty. Thank you so much for sharing your life Cecilia!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Awesome! Thank you! 😍😍

[@user-bt2pv1id5h]

I was bummed when I watched all of her videos because I havee to wait a week for a new video.

[@sullysspirit]

Makes you want to visit, right❤ We just need the correct clothing. What a fun retreat that would be🎉❤

[@Nicole_with_a_tte]

I literally was going to write the same thing! For 2 weeks I've been utterly fascinated, I HAD to start from beginning 😊 I'm about half way thru lol

[@georgetterobinson01]

​@@CeciliaBlomdahl i commented on your last short but i live in Nashville Tennessee and we actually got to see the northern lights!!! Since im in the city i had to look at through my phone camera and it wasnt as bright , but my brother lives in the country here and he got some extremely bright and beautiful colors captured in his pictures!!! All my life ive wanted to go somewhere to see them and have never had money to and i actually got to see it here at home ❤❤❤❤

[@maryboggan8251]

I've been watching you for a little over a year. My mother passed away a month ago, and your videos helped me through her illness and passing. Thank you. Additionally I think I would like polar night better, than polar sun.

[@noo9300]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@sunmoonlove144]

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending big hugs full of healing love🫂💜

[@denisebledsoe8836]

I understand..I lost my mom 2 years.. it seems like yesterday.. I miss her terribly! These videos help me too❤

[@francinejones2524]

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢 I know the feeling, I have been through it myself and I watched certain things to get me through.

[@allyc39b]

My mum passed a year ago, I find a lot of comfort from cecilias videos x x

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

I LOVE seeing Chris and Grim together.... easily my favorite part of the video. Chris has grown more comfortable in front of the camera and I love to see it!

[@GailOwens]

Christoffer

[@robine6337]

It’s amazing over time, you can see him come into his own

[@jodiuhron1979]

Grim thinks he’s a lap dog! lol.

[@serenibeadsbyirene]

There’s something so relaxing and ritualistic about watching your videos every weekend with my dogs. They love it, too! Especially when they see your little fur baby 🫶🏻🐾

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

I'm so glad! 💗☀️

[@maryterry6265]

I totally agree

[@debaratisengupta5711]

It's a ritual now to watch your video post sunday breakfast! I totally agree.. Love the way the glaciers were captured in today's video

[@AudreyPerry]

I agree! Your videos are always so calming and delightful.

[@FionaEm]

As an Aussie, the idea of 24/7 brightness and darkness are hard to get my mind around, even though I've been watching your videos for several years now! On another note, we've been able to see the Aurora Australis from some parts of southern Australia over the last couple of days thanks to the solar flares, and it reminded me of the northern lights in your videos 😊

[@Kate-vt7zj]

Same. I was hoping a Aussie would comment about that. How gorgeous has it been?! Hi from Melbourne 😉

[@FionaEm]

​@Kate-vt7zj I'm in Melbourne too 😊

[@MeadowsMiniFarm]

We were able to see the lights in some parts of the USA as well this week. It was breath taking considering we’ve never seen anything like it ❤❤

[@syregn]

We were keeping an eye out for the Aurora Australis too, but I think we're too far north (Coffs Coast). And most of the time it's been cloudy and rainy...of course LOL

[@wendyhoward472]

Hi, from Mid Queensland Australia. Where a cold overnight for us is 5 c I cant stand the cold but if you can where you live is incredibly beautiful. Cant imagine how breathtaking it must be in real life.

[@dwitch]

Sensory overload! Every year I watch and I think to myself. I’d be speed cleaning my house at 3 am cos my brain wouldn’t shut off. I’d want to constantly look out at that view. I completely understand why you call it zombie season. Your brain starts thinking it’s going to miss something! Polar Day is gorgeous but I definitely get why you’re exhausted all the time. Enjoy your break!🥰

[@Yesica1993]

I was thinking way too much about this and I have come to this conclusion as well. I get very depressed/sick in Chicago from the darkness in winter. I know I could never handle Polar Night. But this... may be more mentally exhausting. Your brain associates light/day with activity. My mind races all the time anyway. This would make it never stop!

[@alba5537]

I live in a chaotic family in a super chaotic huge city and I envy you so much Cecilia, if I had the money or a good remote job, believe me I'd move there immediately. I love the cold and the snow and the peace and nature. I wish you all the best and thank you for your videos. You need to know you're living the life a lot of us would love to live but can't. Live it a little bit for me too 💗

[@agirlandher5boys947]

Yes!

[@a_radom_user794]

Yes.

[@celticlass8573]

Having light-blocking covers on your windows that you put down at about 7pm, and putting your light switches on automatic dimmers that will simulate the sun setting, would do absolute wonders for your circadian rhythm during polar summer. 🙂 Once the lights are off, you can just use a warm task-light that won't keep you awake, and would be very cozy.

[@Nemrai]

Thing is though, that you may still need or want to be outside to do stuff also after 7 pm. Few people stay completely indoors for 7 pm.

[@1ACL]

Good advice. ..And...I doubt there's much to do there "out" in the evenings anyway.

[@l.b.3148]

Our longest day is until 10 pm. And I love it! And I wish it was like that year round. In college, I learned to sleep whenever, even if all the lights are on or shades are open. Being happy it's beautiful and sunny, and you are on the green side of the earth as they say, it's good 24/7. 😎

[@celticlass8573]

@@Nemrai Then dark sunglasses, preferably ones with side sun blockers would be the way to go.

[@Kate-vt7zj]

Cecilia already does this. She explains in past videos.

[@KTocci66]

I can TOTALLY relate Cecilia, I live in Alaska and it's the same, only our nearly 24hrs of daylight starts end of May. Currently we do have 2 hrs of "light dark, dusk" from 0130-330. So there's at least that for now I agree with you about the Polar days being more difficult and tiring than the Polar nights! Thank you for sharing your day with us. Stay blessed 🌷💐

[@brizzle3903]

😩 I can’t relate as I’ve never experienced that phenomenon being down in the lower 48s it must be both problematic but beautiful at the same time

[@ninamss948]

Been through this several times with you Cecelia but you still find ways to make it interesting, beautiful and fun. Best to you and the "boys"

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so much! 🧡

[@katherinelittrell9689]

Simply stunning! I can't imagine how peaceful sitting on your deck must be. Grim is beyond adorable. 💞

[@delilah8476]

Oh man I have to go get my coffee before I start watching. Doesn't feel right watching without it.

[@jameswhite8117]

I saw the northern lights all over the sky directly above Sheffield, England on Friday night. That's once in a lifetime. It was like pearly white ribbons of light stretched and spread right across the sky with a bright green glow over the Eastern horizon. Geomagnetic activity was that high, getting on 5000 nT.

[@sandrabugler9813]

We also had northern lights in Massachusetts USA on Friday.

[@catherinerobinson1957]

And Lincolnshire, England, spectacular

[@cdaprice3416]

As much as I love sunshine, I think having it constantly would drive me crazy. For whatever reason, the dark is comforting. Always love seeing you, Christofer and Grimm

[@user-rj4eu2ku1k]

Your enthusiasm and appreciation for your surroundings and life in general is contagious! Don't change Cecilia ❤ beautiful video as usual. Thank you for sharing your life and thoughts with us. Highlight of my Sunday 😊

[@lashondajones5683]

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! ❤ 💐 To all the mothers out there!!! Hi Cecilia, Christopher, and Grimm!!!

[@MrSwan67]

Hi! So beautiful I love your videos with all the nature. Just so peaceful ❤

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

☀️💗

[@a_voice_of_reason_]

I love how nature sculpts abstract ice art.

[@Yesica1993]

God's creation is stunning. I love how you can really see it here.

[@loveslikesalt]

i have work night shift 7pm-7am for 9 years now. and the polar night/day feels like it is exactly my life all year round. same tips and tricks for sleeping 💤

[@TheMrsMelton]

I enjoy your content so much. I find your life in Svalbard so fascinating. It puts in perspective that you face far greater challenges than I do in the luxury of a warmer climate and ability to easily obtain goods in the UK, and yet you are so damn positive and optimistic. What a fabulous example you set.

[@eileenmccabe671]

What a beautiful video today, the ice on the water is spectacular. Thank you

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊😊

[@Kristen-kp6dh]

You are the only channel I click so fast when I see you uploaded on Sunday. That's how good your content is🙂 Sending much positivity from Minnesota.

[@MisterTee2010]

One of the best northern light shows happening in 20 years and you're stuck with 24 hours of daylight.

[@Kate-vt7zj]

Well they do get their turn in polar night season.

[@FootballFanLeanne]

They get Northern Lights almost every day during polar nights..

[@margymckenzie7417]

i love that after a number of yeats living there, you still notice and appreciate the beauty of where you live. it would be easy to become a little blimd to something you see every day, but you seem to always make a point to admire the gorgeous landscape and recognise that it is a gift to be in such a unique environment, while also respecting the sometimes dangerous elements. i love this channel because it gives me something so far out of my usual experience and cos i love you guys...and grim!. thank you.

[@carolynnicholls7551]

My husband was stationed near the North Pole. So I was showing him your videos. “Yes, I remember the Polar Days & Nights.” 😴😵‍💫

[@annaG2378]

No matter how many times I watch your daily routine and view of Swalbard I never have enough. I love love love this ❤❤❤

[@likewhiteonriceyo]

YAYY got here so early today! I love your content so much thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us! Your positive attitude inspires me every week ❤

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

You're the best! 💗

[@paulwarner5674]

Beautiful as always.❤ We were able to see the Northern lights here in Gloucestershire UK for the last two nights. Really amazing to see them from my own home for a change.

[@Runningscared189]

I seriously love Grimm. What a doggo!

[@LAOM3423]

Best part of my Sunday morning!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank youuu! 🧡

[@Sukunai]

I'll be visiting Svalbard in 3 weeks, I can't wait to experience the polar days.

[@tonyaparrish2308]

The music you choose is always so awesome

[@jenniferhull8278]

Another beautiful Sunday morning with you guys. Thank you

[@cherylb6755]

So beautiful, Cecilia. The view of the fjord off your deck brought me to tears. Might you consider a live cam stream off your deck overlooking the water…? My grandfather taught me to row when I was a little girl. The idea of rowing just off from your cabin…. Wow. I can easily imagine just sitting out there for hours. Nirvana.

[@TonyP0425]

The videos is so soothing and relaxing after a 10 hour shift.

[@militarychic78]

I found your channel through Kara and Nate’s channel. Svalbard is gorgeous. As much as I really don’t like the cold, I would travel there in a heart beat to experience Polar day and Polar night seasons.

[@amyreuthe693]

Hi Cecilia, I sit and wait in anticipation for your video to drop on Sundays. You, Christoffer and Grim are so entertaining. My absolute favorite is Grim on the internet and having Nord VPN protecting him from purchasing dog items on insecure sites! Love you guys 🇺🇲

[@northernkarma9296]

So beautiful!!! The light changes wouldn't bother me too bad, in fact I love the long nights of winter. However the lack of trees, oh how I would miss the trees!!! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@vashti2389]

I used to watch you from Romania, now I watch you from Missouri ❤. I get to see the video much sooner here.🙂

[@karenverster3323]

My week can't start without seeing you guys on a Sunday, just love your postings soooo much

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

You're the best! 😇😍

[@heatherydew3361]

Any day with Grim is a good day!!❤

[@francesrivard]

I just love beautiful Grimm.

[@tigriss007]

I'm in southeast Georgia USA. Georgia does observe daylight savings times, so our clocks are bumped 1 hour up artificially since the first Sunday in March. That does give the impression that daylight lasts farther into the evening, though the sun rises seemingly earlier because of the brightness of the light at 5 am Eastern Standard Time. Because of these factors, we don't start to loose the light until nearly 9 pm this time of year. It is not nearly as an extended day of light as your have, but it does mess with our internal clocks. The "Daylight Savings" bump in time is due to an old WWII hang over, but our country has moved the start of this artificial bump in time earlier in the year (once was the first Sunday in May years ago) and farther into the fall (was first Sunday in September) so when we do bump up or down the time the natural daylight changes drastically compared to the "time" on our clocks. It is such a rhythm change. At least your daylight change is due to Mother Nature and not the government.

[@marjazadow2501]

You have the most beautiful morning coffee view, the ice floating and the blue water, ❤️I could sit there til the evening drink. Thank you for sharing your day. 🇨🇦

[@LemurianMermaid]

I was born and raised in Hawaii so I wake up to blue skies and blue ocean everyday but always wanted to switch scenery to a beautiful glacier feild or snow capped mountains becuase what we see everyday is boring and and gets tiring but having polar nights-days living in the arctic must be beautiful!!! I would love 4 months of pure daylight and 4 more months of night!! ❄️🌨

[@lcameron23]

I’m so jealous, 4 months of daylight would be amazing living in Scotland hardly ever have sunshine 😂 I struggle so much with the long winters and dark nights, your cabin views are so beautiful ❤

[@user-yi6sn9rc7t]

The day you are referring to when the sun doesn’t move at all is probably 22 June which is the day of Summer Solstice - the longest day of the year for most countries (I’m from Russia - so definitely the longest on our side of the world) and the peak of your midnight sun season ☀️ after that day - the countdown to another season begins 🌙

[@venanciasandin6475]

I have binge watching all your videos🫶🏼I am so fascinated with your content! You have so much energy and such a wonderful outlook on whatever life brings your way. I would totally love polar days the best. I love daylight! I hate when it gets dark, but I enjoy watching your reactions to both polar nights and days!

[@bethbarclay855]

After playing Rachel’s journey home, I remembered love & pies so downloaded it. Thanks for that. Great game.

[@cavalierheaven]

Beautiful video Cecilia. Your video shows just how precious our earth is and how much we have to be grateful for.

[@marygreene4027]

🎉🎉🎉we had the northern lights in southern Ireland for the first time in my life it was amazing a little bit of swalbard 🤩🤩🤩

[@_diplodocus_]

If anyone is wondering, the song at 02.34 and outro is by Candelion - Silver. :)

[@funnybookworm09]

I live in Denver, the mile high city. The sun shines brightly over 300 days of the year. I’ve learned wide brimmed hats and dark framed plastic sunglasses are musts (metal reflects light into the eye). I would definitely prefer polar nights to polar days. Love your channel!

[@dianebondhus9355]

The light, the water, the ice, and the snow make for a beautiful video. ❤ Thank you!

[@highnotes10]

16:16 this looks like a painting with the icebergs and clouds making a near perfect match. Stunning.

[@linneamariephotography]

Everytime you walk out on your porch with a cup of coffee, I get a huge smile on my face! You enjoy life in the smallest ways.🫶🏼

[@Lea-rf5tw]

The views, the colours of the sky, sea and the breaking up of the white icebergs are truly amazing, at times it looks so surreal, just beautiful. The changing of your surroundings are now taking shape, looking forward to what you do this summer. 🌅☀️ xxx

[@KimberleyBlack007]

Happy Mother's day 💐💐💐. Have a great Sunday 💓

[@pinkiewinkie1548]

JUST WOW!!! Love it so much, dear Cecilia, thanks for sharing. Huge hugs to you, Christoffer and Grim from old rebel-Pinkie

[@janaculbreth007]

I would never get any sleep!!! Haha this is so amazing to me!!! Thank you guys for sharing your lives with us!❤

[@user-nk2ni8ue5m]

The sun in your part of the world doesn't get high enough to be out of your eyeline. Here in Ireland, it's May, and you have to lift your head high to see the sun. Your sun, at its highest, is like ours in March. No danger of sunburn, but sunglasses are a must. Enjoy !

[@user-nk2ni8ue5m]

I was VERY interested to hear that the sun stays in the same spot in the sky all day at the height of your polar day... but when I thought about it, it sounded logical. The star Polaris, the North star, seems to stay in the one spot all night. So why not the sun where you are.

[@user-nk2ni8ue5m]

I wax at a football match tonight in Cobh, Ireland. And what struck me strongly was the COMPLETE absence of cold in the air. It was like being indoors. Later on, I checked out the temperature right now... and it said 14 degrees celsius. At 10pm ! No wonder it felt so cosy.

[@cherylthepearl827]

Thanks. I downloaded the game on my iPad. Happy Mother’s Day. Grimm loves you! ❤😊🐾🐾🐾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💐💐💐

[@HeavenCurtis-cn4oy]

Awww bless I loved it when you were at the table on the deck. Grim was sitting on Christopher 's lap. Very sweet scene of you all. Love the videos.💖

[@JessicaSalenaOrtiz]

~~CECELIA, GRIM AND KRISTOPER, TO LIVE THERE IS SO PEACEFUL AND GREAT!~~

[@user-cg4rc4oc8w]

I watch your videos religiously every Sunday. Makes my coffee here in Waynesville North Carolina taste even better. Thank you for bringing this beautiful part of the world into my life. I hope to visit someday. ❤

[@annaking9213]

Loved seeing the dog sled !

[@katieamarshh]

I’ve been through two summers with you now and it still baffles me 😂😂

[@annemarliac4947]

I got to experience it two years ago in Greenland, being there for the Summer solstice and it was hard. Sleeping in a tent on the ice cap, I didn't realise it would be daylight in the tent, that was a very short night 😅 And I slept at people's house for a few nights but they didn't even have good curtains to block the light out, my body was so out of wack, I can see why you prefer polar nights, I would too for sure!!! Love your videos as always, my weekly dose of peace, thank you

[@user-nk2ni8ue5m]

Just to let you know Cecilia... Dublin won the football final today. They were expected to win well, but County Louth played well on the day... and didn't lose by much.

[@kp8740]

Love hearing Chistoffer laughing while playing with Grim.

[@teacherteacake]

I thought of you, Cecilia, this weekend as we had visible aurora borealis in the U.S. - I wondered what it would have been like in Svalbard had you not been in your polar days!

[@ChunkyCottonX]

my wife and are visiting Svalbard later this year, we can't wait.

[@wendyday25]

I saw the northern lights this past weekend the first time ever in my life. Now I understand why you all would never want to leave here

[@meichin7535]

Found this amazing channel

[@m_r---123]

Absolutely beautiful and amazing scenery, coupled with the cutest of the cute: Grim!! ❤️

[@martinadean2427]

Love that Chris is just wearing a lightweight shirt. At least its long sleeves. 😄 love you guys

[@Supersaturn11]

Svalbard is so beautiful!

[@user-qr4cw7qj9d]

That is incredibly beautiful. Everything looks so pristine; white glaciers floating by, white mountains, even the inside of your house is white! I wonder if the endless sunshine boosts your energy level? I tend to get tired when the sun goes down. I suppose black out curtains for sleep. It would be a very surreal experience, for sure, to have endless sun. Here in the states, we're experiencing Northern lights due to unusual solar activity. Aurora Borealis, I'd imagine must be more common in your region.

[@virginielongpre9180]

Can’t believe I was watching when you had 2000 subscribers hahaha Congrats on the hard work!! 🎉

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Omggg! Thank YOU for watching ☀️💗🙌🏻

[@Marty22408]

This cold place warms my heart 💞💞

[@aftonrae4038]

I got to see the northern lights in Kentucky this past weekend! It was so cool and incredible to experience something I thought I’d have to travel far away if I ever wanted to see them.

[@andrearenee7845]

Good games! Beautiful scenery ... Thanks.

[@libbybertrand9320]

Always love your videos Cecilia! Thank you for sharing your unique life with us😊💗

[@BlackCatsandPumpkins]

Beautiful footage of the sea and floating snow. And even more so of Grim. Svalbard was 'the' most beautiful hidden gem in the world until Cecilia introduced us to it. Now a lot of people are obsessed with it. And rightly so. Thank you for this beautiful video of a snowy Svalbard.

[@queenofdramatech]

Sunday is beautiful! Thank you!

[@user-uo6xu7dt7w]

Here in Detroit, Michigan, out-of-towners get confused during the third week of June when the sun sets around 9:15pm, but the dusk lasts until almost 10pm. Cecilia, you do an amazing job hosting this channel. You are such a nice person, I would really like to visit with you in person and have lunch.

[@GabbiOne]

*Beautiful* Thank you for sharing. 🕊Texas/USA🇺🇲

[@helenperala3459]

You are actually living a REAL version of the Sun, Cecilia. The Sun never goes down in reality...it is always there obviously. You get to see the TRUTH of that for better or worse. Great videos as always.

[@MT4trips]

today absolutyl spectacular even in midnight,i just visited alaska,norway,and last antartica until dont know morning or evening,i really miss this moment,soon i will back to rural life bali island

[@mercellina-ce2fx]

My God From darkness 24/7 To Brightness 24/7 in Iceland woow! I subscribed to your channel to enjoy these spectacular changes with Cecilia in my mind.

[@chrissyhammerbeck4133]

I am so thrilled that I got to see the Northern Lights in northern Colorado! They were not what I was expecting. But I thought of your channel when I saw them. It was blue and green. We could not see it with the naked eye. We did get photos.

[@kdolguin]

Your view from your cabin is BREATHTAKING!!!!! Idk HOW one can adjust except to put dark out curtains inside and go in at a certain time every afternoon????

[@ani9603]

Cecilia, it's so beautiful there! Wow, what a view from your deck. Priceless.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

Spectacular footage, Cecelia!

[@melindasmith3713]

Enjoy the light . I would

[@amstergal]

I can imagine that constant light causes fatigue but Svalbard is so beautiful!

[@charlenechua6073]

Love the season change at svalbard

[@yingsampaguita6536]

Your videos are wonderful! Very light, funny, and calming. I always look forward to another one or just rewatching older ones. Thanks Cecilia.