How Far North Can a Post Office Be?

The world’s northernmost permanent post office is at Ny-Ålesund, Norway (78°55′ N).

Set in a remote research settlement, this small, seasonal post office is a favourite among collectors for its unique postmark. It was also from here that Roald Amundsen launched his 1926 North Pole flight.

Meanwhile, the post office in North Pole, Alaska, isn’t quite what the name suggests. It sits at 65° N, about 23 km from Fairbanks—and isn’t even inside the Arctic Circle!