Meetings & events in Svalbard
Those of us fortunate to live at 78˚ North feel like we’re living in a dream – a genuine Arctic fairy tale. We have experiences in everyday life in this landscape dominated by tundra, bare mountains, glaciers, extreme light variations and an exciting animal life that would be hard to match anywhere on earth. We love life here in Svalbard, and we can’t for a moment imagine a better place to live.
To the uninitiated, Svalbard may seem desolate and barren with large open landscapes, sparse vegetation and endless glaciers. But if you look beyond this first impression, you will discover an eldorado of nature-based experiences – all year round. The seasonal variations this far north are enormous – the long, dark season is replaced by bright winter months, which in turn are replaced by a surprisingly mild summer with sun 24/7.
Contrasts like these strong seasonal variations are what truly makes Svalbard an especially eventful place. While you can enjoy the comforts of high-quality accommodation, dining, events, and meeting facilities in Longyearbyen, you’re never more than a few minutes away from an adventure in our High Arctic wilderness.
Start your day off with a meeting after breakfast, head out for a lunchtime dog sledding trip in the wild where no emails can reach you, and get back again in time for your afternoon meeting and fine dining experience at one of Longyearbyen’s best restaurants in the evening.
Likewise, if you’re looking to plan an event for your friends, family, colleagues, or other guests, you’ll not be lacking in activities for them to join and stay entertained with at any time of year. You’ll also find venues and local services that can facilitate anything from an intimate private event to a larger public event of up to several hundred people!
Whatever the occasion, we’ll be happy to welcome you to Longyearbyen and Svalbard! We hope that your meeting, incentive travel, conference or event in Svalbard will both be valuable to you and leave you with wonderful, memorable, and profound experiences.
Arctic greetings from,
The Visit Svalbard Team