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Read more about the destination company, Visit Svalbard, or book tours with one of our partners.

Activity calendar

Activity calendar

We cooperate with partners that offer other activities than the ones we offer. In this activity calendar you can find all activities, both our own and our partners'. Check out the activity calendar for availability and booking.

LONGYEARBYEN IN A NUTSHELL
This is the perfect way to get an introduction to Longyearbyen and the surrounding area, with
a knowledgeable local guide. The tour begins in the Longyear valley and explores the town
before heading out to Adventdalen and Mine 7. During the drive through the valley, participants
are often rewarded with a view of the local Svalbard reindeer, and during the summer months thousands of migratory birds converge on the delta. The tour will also point out the coal mines in Adventdalen. Next on the tour is the area around the airport and Hotellneset, and a visit to
the site of the Global Seed Vault. The guide will talk about the attractions, fauna, flora and landscape throughout the tour, and stops will be made for photo sessions.

VISIT TO MINE 3
The bus tour to the mine is a step into the history of Longyearbyen. Learn how the company town has grown into its modern form - starting from the early 20th century and ending in the late 1960’s when Gruve 3 was opened. During this trip you will expe¬rience the life a miner had in the produc-tion days, and learn about what the mining industry has meant to Longyearbyen. We take in a little sightseeing around town before we head out to the mine, which is located near the airport. On arrival at Mine 3, we will head through the same entrance as the miner’s did back in the day. The guide will lead you in, and show you to the change rooms to be assigned your overalls, hard-hat and headlamp.

FROM SEED TO SUMMIT
Blomsterdalshøgda, just west of Longyearbyen, stands at 321 metres above sea level, and overlooks Adventfjorden. In summer, its slopes are covered with many of Svalbard’s plants and flowers, and in winter, it is transformed into a world of rock, snow, and ice. After a short drive out of Longyearbyen, we will hike to the summit. Once atop the peak, and weather permitting, we will be afforded incredible views of Longyearbyen and the incredible natural landscapes in the area. Be sure to remember your camera! After descending from the summit, you will have the opportunity to pass by the Global Seed Vault, one of the most unique places on Svalbard. Carved deep into the permafrost, the Seed Vault preserves an incredible array of the world’s species of plants.

BEER TASTING AT SVALBARD BREWERY
Join us for a visit at Svalbard Brewery and taste different types of beer. Get insight into the fascinating story of how the world’s northernmost brewery got started. Svalbard Brewery was established in 2011 and tapped its first beer in August 2015. Six years of effort went into changing the law from 1928 which banned the manufacture of alcohol on Svalbard.
Robert Johansen, founder of Svalbard Brewery, has been the most important factor for the establishment of a brewery at 78 degrees north. Now you can get the full story and taste the locally produced beer containing 2000 year old glacial water from the Boge glacier on Svalbard.

PHOTO TRIP: WILDLIFE EXPLORING IN AND AROUND LONGEYARBYEN
We bring you out to the local wildlife in and around Longyearbyen. Our primary focus is the Arctic fox, Svalbard rock ptarmigan, Svalbard Reindeer, little auk and to find the good views for eyes and / or camera. Our focus depends on the season and which species that are in the area at the moment. On this trip we will go to the areas close to Longyearbyen and look for animals and birds at different locations, to seek the best lighting conditions and the best experiences. This trip focuses on watching and photographing and the guide is also an experienced nature photographer. We move between different locations, by car and carry out stops and walk from a few hundred meters up to 2/3 kilometres one way.

THE ARCTIC CHALLENGE - KAYAK AND HIKING TO HIORHFJELLET
From Longyearbyen, you see the majestic mountain Hiortfjellet. Many feel attracted to this mountain and this is your opportunity to ascend it. But it is a tough trip. First, we need to get across the fjord in kayaks, then we scale a 1000 meter high mountain. On the summit of Hiortfjellet we are rewarded in a great view. Your nature guide will give you all necessary safety instructions. You do not need any previous kayak experience to join this trip. The trip is demanding.

Visit Svalbard

Visit Svalbard AS is the official tourism board for Svalbard and Longyearbyen. It is a member based organisation and a neutral development and coordinating organ of the local tourism industry. They are also responsible for the tourist information centre, and the official travel portal for Svalbard. Visit Svalbard compiles and analyses tourism statistics, and are also responsible for the Svalbard Guide Training Course.

The company’s tasks include:

  • Executing and communicating tourism services on behalf of the tourism trade/tourism industry in Svalbard, including destination strategies, development and sustainability projects
  • Marketing, promoting and selling Svalbard as a destination, including developing a collective profile of Svalbard as a destination
  • Operating the portal visitsvalbard.com, including the booking systems for activities and accommodation
  • Operating the tourist information centre in Longyearbyen
  • Being the secretariat for the tourism industry in Svalbard, including being a spokesman for the industry in the media, as well as in local and governmental issues concerning tourism on Svalbard

Read more on www.visitsvalbard.com.

Nordic Choice Hotels

Funken Lodge is a part of Nordic Hotels & Resorts, a collection of 23 independent hotels for guests who seeks an unique experience. The hotels are destinations of their own, each with unique design, interior and arts. Read more about the partnership here.

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