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Hunting the northern lights in Svalbard.
Photo: Marcela Cardenas / www.nordnorge.com/Longyearbyen
Photo: Marcela Cardenas / www.nordnorge.com/Longyearbyen
Svalbard.
Photo: Björn Klauer / www.nordnorge.com/Longyearbyen
Photo: Björn Klauer / www.nordnorge.com/Longyearbyen
A polar bear at Svalbard.
Photo: Roy Mangersnes / wildphoto.no / www.nordnorge.com
Photo: Roy Mangersnes / wildphoto.no / www.nordnorge.com
Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
Photo: Marcela Cardenas
Photo: Marcela Cardenas
Snowmobile safari at Svalbard.
Photo: Marcela Cardenas / www.nordnorge.com / Longyearbyen
Photo: Marcela Cardenas / www.nordnorge.com / Longyearbyen
Dog sledding at Svalbard.
Photo: Marcela Cardenas
Photo: Marcela Cardenas
Winter activities in Svalbard
609 reviews
Experience the magical colors of the Aurora Borealis. Join us on snowmobiles as we head into the dark and hunt…
Go to: Catching the light - Aurora Borealis - Better Moments
Catching the light - Aurora Borealis - Better Moments
SpitsbergenExperience the magical colors of the Aurora Borealis. Join us on snowmobiles as we head into the dark and hunt…
609 reviews
Join our hunt for the Aurora borealis on snowmobile. On the way we will stop by our Gamme to enjoy a 3-course…
Go to: Catching the light – Aurora Borealis with dinner - Better Moments
Catching the light – Aurora Borealis with dinner - Better Moments
SpitsbergenJoin our hunt for the Aurora borealis on snowmobile. On the way we will stop by our Gamme to enjoy a 3-course…
331 reviews
Experience the magic of the Aurora Borealis at 78 degrees north! A northern lights evening at Camp Barentz is…
Go to: Northern lights evening - Hurtigruten Svalbard
Northern lights evening - Hurtigruten Svalbard
SpitsbergenExperience the magic of the Aurora Borealis at 78 degrees north! A northern lights evening at Camp Barentz is…
854 reviews
The darkness and the snow arrive at about the same time in Svalbard - and the white cover makes the polar…
Go to: Northern lights safari by dogsledge - Green Dog Svalbard
Northern lights safari by dogsledge - Green Dog Svalbard
SpitsbergenThe darkness and the snow arrive at about the same time in Svalbard - and the white cover makes the polar…
854 reviews
Experience Svalbard's winter, magical natural wonders,ice cave inside a glacier, dogsledding and our cozy…
Go to: Dog sledding to a trapper's cabin, 2 days - Green Dog Svalbard
Dog sledding to a trapper's cabin, 2 days - Green Dog Svalbard
SpitsbergenExperience Svalbard's winter, magical natural wonders,ice cave inside a glacier, dogsledding and our cozy…
317 reviews
Join us for a tour outside the box. Amazing light conditions, great motives and time. Time you can use to take…
Go to: Lens & Perspectice - the slightly different sightseeing tour with focus on photos - Spitzbergen Adventures
Lens & Perspectice - the slightly different sightseeing tour with focus…
SpitsbergenJoin us for a tour outside the box. Amazing light conditions, great motives and time. Time you can use to take…
331 reviews
Pricing is per person based on twinshare. Includes Northern Lights safari, 3 nights at Coal Miners Cabins and…
Go to: Svalbard - Northern lights package offer
Svalbard - Northern lights package offer
SpitsbergenPricing is per person based on twinshare. Includes Northern Lights safari, 3 nights at Coal Miners Cabins and…
317 reviews
Come with us to chase the northern light. We pick you up from your hotel and will get into a comfortable…
Go to: The exclusive Northern Light chase - Spitzbergen Adventures
The exclusive Northern Light chase - Spitzbergen Adventures
SpitsbergenCome with us to chase the northern light. We pick you up from your hotel and will get into a comfortable…
854 reviews
The dark days are perfect for seeing Northern lights - and getting away from the lights of town makes stars…
Go to: Sleddog tour - Green Dog Svalbard
Sleddog tour - Green Dog Svalbard
SpitsbergenThe dark days are perfect for seeing Northern lights - and getting away from the lights of town makes stars…
58 reviews
Longyearbyen in Spitsbergen is a perfect getaway destination for the aurora season. Quiet small town close to…
Go to: Green Sky - Basecamp Spitsbergen
Green Sky - Basecamp Spitsbergen
SpitsbergenLongyearbyen in Spitsbergen is a perfect getaway destination for the aurora season. Quiet small town close to…
275 reviews
Join us for an adventure in the Polarnight!
Go to: Insight into an Arctic sled dog's life: Polarnight adventure with dogsledding, lunch and slideshow - Arctic Husky Travellers
Insight into an Arctic sled dog's life: Polarnight adventure with…
SpitsbergenJoin us for an adventure in the Polarnight!
295 reviews
Join us by snowmobile to the beautiful scenery that surrounds Svalbard Longyearbyen, and let yourself be…
Go to: Polar night safari - hunting for the northern lights - Svalbard Adventures
Polar night safari - hunting for the northern lights - Svalbard…
SpitsbergenJoin us by snowmobile to the beautiful scenery that surrounds Svalbard Longyearbyen, and let yourself be…
4 reviews
As soon as the nights start to get dark enough, it is sometimes possible to see beautiful displays of the…
Go to: All in one - Sightseeing, Husky Visit & Scenery - Discover Svalbard
All in one - Sightseeing, Husky Visit & Scenery - Discover Svalbard
SpitsbergenAs soon as the nights start to get dark enough, it is sometimes possible to see beautiful displays of the…
295 reviews
Join us by snowmobile into the polar night and let yourself be captivated by the unique blue light that…
Go to: Snowmobile Safari to Northern Ligths Camp - Svalbard Adventures
Snowmobile Safari to Northern Ligths Camp - Svalbard Adventures
SpitsbergenJoin us by snowmobile into the polar night and let yourself be captivated by the unique blue light that…
275 reviews
Hopefully we'll see the magical northern lights dancing on the sky while dogsledding through the Polarnight.…
Go to: Dogsledding in the polarnight at daytime - Arctic Husky Travellers
Dogsledding in the polarnight at daytime - Arctic Husky Travellers
SpitsbergenHopefully we'll see the magical northern lights dancing on the sky while dogsledding through the Polarnight.…
331 reviews
Imagine life as a trapper in Svalbard: the loneliness, the challenges of a beautiful but harsh landscape.
Go to: Follow the Trappers' Footsteps - Hurtigruten Svalbard
Follow the Trappers' Footsteps - Hurtigruten Svalbard
SpitsbergenImagine life as a trapper in Svalbard: the loneliness, the challenges of a beautiful but harsh landscape.
371 reviews
Welcome to the Arctic and the polar night: a mysterious time where all light comes from the most magical…
Go to: Polar night dog sledding - Svalbard Husky
Polar night dog sledding - Svalbard Husky
SpitsbergenWelcome to the Arctic and the polar night: a mysterious time where all light comes from the most magical…
58 reviews
Where would be a better place to spend Christmas, than in a cosy small town close to the north pole, with true…
Go to: Christmas in the polar night - Basecamp Spitsbergen
Christmas in the polar night - Basecamp Spitsbergen
SpitsbergenWhere would be a better place to spend Christmas, than in a cosy small town close to the north pole, with true…
58 reviews
Mush your own dog sledge with Alaskan Huskies together with our experienced Svalbard guides. Feel and make…
Go to: Thrill of dogsledding - Basecamp Spitsbergen
Thrill of dogsledding - Basecamp Spitsbergen
SpitsbergenMush your own dog sledge with Alaskan Huskies together with our experienced Svalbard guides. Feel and make…
331 reviews
Shh! What's that sound? Nothing. It is just arctic silence. As you press the gas, your snowmobile silently…
Go to: Northern Lights hunting with electric snowmobile - Hurtigruten Svalbard
Northern Lights hunting with electric snowmobile - Hurtigruten Svalbard
SpitsbergenShh! What's that sound? Nothing. It is just arctic silence. As you press the gas, your snowmobile silently…
88 reviews
Join our polar heroes Barents, Nansen and Nobile on a full day dogsledding trip in Svalbard beautiful and…
Go to: Dog Sled Expedition - Svalbard Villmarkssenter
Dog Sled Expedition - Svalbard Villmarkssenter
SpitsbergenJoin our polar heroes Barents, Nansen and Nobile on a full day dogsledding trip in Svalbard beautiful and…
58 reviews
Explore Longyearbyen's surroundings together with your Arctic nature guide. Understand the synthesis of…
Go to: Gift of the Polar Night - Basecamp Spitsbergen
Gift of the Polar Night - Basecamp Spitsbergen
SpitsbergenExplore Longyearbyen's surroundings together with your Arctic nature guide. Understand the synthesis of…
58 reviews
ENGELSK Travel through Svalbard's snow-covered valleys by snowmobile and experience the mysteries of the polar…
Go to: Darkness exposed snowmobile safari - Basecamp Spitsbergen
Darkness exposed snowmobile safari - Basecamp Spitsbergen
SpitsbergenENGELSK Travel through Svalbard's snow-covered valleys by snowmobile and experience the mysteries of the polar…
88 reviews
Dogsledding with an overnight in a hut by the dog farm. The silence will reign all night, depart from possible…
Go to: Maybe Aurora Borealis? Dog sledding- with overnight at dog yard - Svalbard Villmarkssenter
Maybe Aurora Borealis? Dog sledding- with overnight at dog yard -…
SpitsbergenDogsledding with an overnight in a hut by the dog farm. The silence will reign all night, depart from possible…
84 reviews
Get a chance to see the Northern Lights on our comfortable bus with a drink and some peanuts by your side!…
Go to: Hunting the Northern Lights - a comfortable bus ride into the polar-night - Polar Permaculture
Hunting the Northern Lights - a comfortable bus ride into the…
SpitsbergenGet a chance to see the Northern Lights on our comfortable bus with a drink and some peanuts by your side!…
275 reviews
Visiting Svalbard with kids? We can offer you and your family a real Arctic experience! We design a trip…
Go to: Arctic Adventure for the whole family - dog sledding - Arctic Husky Travellers
Arctic Adventure for the whole family - dog sledding - Arctic Husky…
SpitsbergenVisiting Svalbard with kids? We can offer you and your family a real Arctic experience! We design a trip…
130 reviews
Write a new entry in your travel diary - with a chance to experience natures own spectacular light show.…
Go to: Northern Lights cruise towards the ghost town Pyramiden - HTG
Northern Lights cruise towards the ghost town Pyramiden - HTG
SpitsbergenWrite a new entry in your travel diary - with a chance to experience natures own spectacular light show.…
27 reviews
FatBikes with their huge tires and the low pressure in them are perfectly made to ride in the snow. The…
Go to: FatBike on Snow – The Guide's Choice - FatBike Spitsbergen | 2 & 4h
FatBike on Snow – The Guide's Choice - FatBike Spitsbergen | 2 &…
SpitsbergenFatBikes with their huge tires and the low pressure in them are perfectly made to ride in the snow. The…
130 reviews
Write a new entry in your travel diary - with a chance to experience natures own spectacular light show.…
Go to: Northern Lights cruise towards Barentsburg - HTG
Northern Lights cruise towards Barentsburg - HTG
SpitsbergenWrite a new entry in your travel diary - with a chance to experience natures own spectacular light show.…
This is a tour where photography and the knowledge about photography are the main focus. It is a trip where we…
Go to: Northern Light chase with pro photo guide & instructions - See & Explore
Northern Light chase with pro photo guide & instructions - See & Explore
SpitsbergenThis is a tour where photography and the knowledge about photography are the main focus. It is a trip where we…
Where to stay in Svalbard
188 reviews
With modern comfort in historic surroundings, Funken Lodge offers a unique Svalbard experience. You stay at…
Go to: Funken Lodge
Funken Lodge
SpitsbergenWith modern comfort in historic surroundings, Funken Lodge offers a unique Svalbard experience. You stay at…
543 reviews
We opened the doors to the newest department at Svalbard Hotell & Lodge in February 2015. With 31 brand…
Go to: Svalbard Hotel | Polfareren
Svalbard Hotel | Polfareren
SpitsbergenWe opened the doors to the newest department at Svalbard Hotell & Lodge in February 2015. With 31 brand…
115 reviews
Welcome to the newly renovated Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, a family-friendly hotel in the heart of Longyearbyen.
Go to: Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen
SpitsbergenWelcome to the newly renovated Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, a family-friendly hotel in the heart of Longyearbyen.
164 reviews
Welcome to Coal Miners' Cabins - an affordable and popular place to stay. We have a relaxed and casual…
Go to: Coal Miners’ Cabins
Coal Miners’ Cabins
SpitsbergenWelcome to Coal Miners' Cabins - an affordable and popular place to stay. We have a relaxed and casual…
275 reviews
Visit our idyllic cabin "Reinheim" in the untouched, silent Tverrdalen surrounded by glaciers and mountain…
Go to: Reinheim
Reinheim
SpitsbergenVisit our idyllic cabin "Reinheim" in the untouched, silent Tverrdalen surrounded by glaciers and mountain…
451 reviews
Gjestehuset 102 is located in the heart of Nybyen, surrounded by glaciers, mountains, coal mines and…
Go to: Gjestehuset 102
Gjestehuset 102
SpitsbergenGjestehuset 102 is located in the heart of Nybyen, surrounded by glaciers, mountains, coal mines and…
73 reviews
Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel is situated on the windswept grounds of Kapp Linné, at the edge of Svalbard's…
Go to: Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel
Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel
SpitsbergenIsfjord Radio Adventure Hotel is situated on the windswept grounds of Kapp Linné, at the edge of Svalbard's…
52 reviews
Barentsburg Hotel has a capacity of 46 rooms, including 5 Suites and 41 Twin/Double rooms. As an added bonus,…
Go to: Barentsburg Hotel
Barentsburg Hotel
SpitsbergenBarentsburg Hotel has a capacity of 46 rooms, including 5 Suites and 41 Twin/Double rooms. As an added bonus,…
322 reviews
Welcome to Basecamp Hotel, an honest and authentic hotel concept that will set the perfect mood for your…
Go to: Basecamp Hotel
Basecamp Hotel
SpitsbergenWelcome to Basecamp Hotel, an honest and authentic hotel concept that will set the perfect mood for your…
2 reviews
Discover Nordenskiöld Lodge, perched at the edge of the magnificent Nordenskiöld glacier. A true expedition…
Go to: Nordenskiöld Lodge
Nordenskiöld Lodge
SpitsbergenDiscover Nordenskiöld Lodge, perched at the edge of the magnificent Nordenskiöld glacier. A true expedition…
854 reviews
Beautifully located at the entrance to the Fox valley, you find the Foxdal cabin. Built in the original…
Go to: Foxdal Cabin
Foxdal Cabin
SpitsbergenBeautifully located at the entrance to the Fox valley, you find the Foxdal cabin. Built in the original…
6 reviews
Pomor Hostel in Barentsburg is a trendy and reasonably priced hostel, with homey and casual atmosphere…
Go to: Pomor Hostel
Pomor Hostel
SpitsbergenPomor Hostel in Barentsburg is a trendy and reasonably priced hostel, with homey and casual atmosphere…
18 reviews
Pyramiden Hotel was newly-refurbished in 2014, and is located near a spectacular Glacier Camp vis-a-vis next…
Go to: Pyramiden Hotel
Pyramiden Hotel
SpitsbergenPyramiden Hotel was newly-refurbished in 2014, and is located near a spectacular Glacier Camp vis-a-vis next…
64 reviews
Svalbard Hotel The Vault opened 1st of February 2018 and is the newest hotel in Longyearbyen. The hotel has 35…
Go to: Svalbard Hotel | The Vault
Svalbard Hotel | The Vault
SpitsbergenSvalbard Hotel The Vault opened 1st of February 2018 and is the newest hotel in Longyearbyen. The hotel has 35…
331 reviews
A night away from civilization in Svalbard is an experience for life. At Juva Cabin you can enjoy the…
Go to: Juva Cabin - the Jewel of Svalbard
Juva Cabin - the Jewel of Svalbard
SpitsbergenA night away from civilization in Svalbard is an experience for life. At Juva Cabin you can enjoy the…
77 reviews
Haugen Pensjonat Svalbard is a small pension a 10 minutes walk from the centre of Longyearbyen. We have 9…
Go to: Haugen Pensjonat Svalbard
Haugen Pensjonat Svalbard
SpitsbergenHaugen Pensjonat Svalbard is a small pension a 10 minutes walk from the centre of Longyearbyen. We have 9…
203 reviews
Created in 1999 by owner Mary-Ann Dahle, the hotel was transformed from its previous life as miners barracks…
Go to: Mary-Ann's Polarrigg
Mary-Ann's Polarrigg
SpitsbergenCreated in 1999 by owner Mary-Ann Dahle, the hotel was transformed from its previous life as miners barracks…
54 reviews
Modern apartments located in the centre of Longyearbyen. Only a few meters from restaurants, bars, shopping…
Go to: Svalbard Hotell | Lodge
Svalbard Hotell | Lodge
SpitsbergenModern apartments located in the centre of Longyearbyen. Only a few meters from restaurants, bars, shopping…
4 reviews
Russki Dom Gueasthouse in Longyearbyen is a new and modern 2-storied house located right on the shore of…
Go to: Russki Dom Guesthouse
Russki Dom Guesthouse
SpitsbergenRusski Dom Gueasthouse in Longyearbyen is a new and modern 2-storied house located right on the shore of…
37 reviews
There’s often much talk about sleeping peacefully under the starry night sky, but have you ever wondered…
Go to: Longyearbyen Camping
Longyearbyen Camping
SpitsbergenThere’s often much talk about sleeping peacefully under the starry night sky, but have you ever wondered…
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See the northern lights in Svalbard
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The Svalbard Islands
The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here, you will find untouched arctic wilderness and unique wildlife in a setting that is both rugged and fragile at the same time.
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Things to do in the Svalbard Islands
Join a boat trip to watch the arctic landscape and wildlife. Or try dog sledding or a snowmobile safari.
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Northern lights
Experiencing the unbelievable colours flashing across the Arctic sky is on many travellers’ bucket list. Few places on earth offer more ways to witness the aurora borealis than Norway.
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The locals’ best tips to see the northern lights
Where on earth are the top places to see the northern lights? The locals who grew up with the magic, reveal their secret spots and viewpoints.
