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Longyearbyen is surrounded by majestic mountains. There are many guided hikes to choose between, from reaching summits to exploring valleys. Some are short and suitable for everyone, while others are more physically demanding. No matter which hiking trip you choose, you are assured of a fantastic experience with an experienced guide and wonderful views.

You can combine a hiking trip with a photographic expedition or what about exciting fossil hunting? You can find 60-million-year-old plant fossils in Svalbard, which make a great souvenir to take home. Your guide will gladly inform you about Svalbard’s history and geology during a biscuit and drinks break in the detailed terrain. Learn more about the flora and fauna and take a closer look at various rock formations. On some hikes, you will be joined by pack dogs, while other hikes include a visit to Longyearbyen’s dog yards.

From the top of the popular Plateau Mountain (400 metres above sea level), you can enjoy a panoramic view of beautiful Longyearbyen, while if you choose to join a guided hike to Blomsterdalshøgda you will see the famous Global Seed Vault. If you choose a slightly longer hike to Trollsteinen, you will have the opportunity to cross a glacier and explore a fascinating moraine landscape. You can also choose a hike that concludes with a delicious dinner or lunch around an open fire.

In the wintertime, you can also choose snowshoeing. Join us on a guided snowshoeing trek across a frozen glacier landscape and enjoy the peace and tranquillity. Another option is going on a snowshoeing trek in the Polar Night to chase the Northern Lights, an evening activity you will never forget. If you want to experience walking on a glacier, you can put on snowshoes and visit an ice cave.

No matter which hike you choose, don’t forget to wear suitable footwear and bring your camera!

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    Svalbard glacier hike - Arctic Adventure from Longyearbyen - Backyard Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Glacier hike is one of the most unique experiences Svalbard can offer. How often can you tell the story of when you have been hiking on a glacier with snowshoes or crampons?

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 91 reviews91 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 951 reviews951 reviews

    3-day Wilderness Camp: Kayak, Glacier & Trekking - Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions

    Longyearbyen

    Join an Arctic adventure in Ymerbukta with kayaking, glacier hiking, and camping under the midnight sun.

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    • 4 - Demands good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain)

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
    • Hiking
    • Kayak
    • Open boat
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 951 reviews951 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 498 reviews498 reviews

    Bird Spotting Excursion, followed by Arctic BBQ - Spitzbergen Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    The summer season is owned by the birds. During those weeks we have a lot of bird species coming to Svalbard. They are all so wonderfull and deserve a special focus. Join us on a tour which puts the spotlight on those amazing creatures. If you are…

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    • 2 - Available for most

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    • Food
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    • Sightseeing and lectures

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 498 reviews498 reviews
  4. On the Ice – Glacier Snowshoe Hike at Longyearbreen - Arctic Footsteps

    Longyearbyen

    Strap on your snowshoes and walk onto one of Svalbard's most accessible glaciers - right from Longyearbyen. This 3.5-hour guided hike takes you across moraine terrain and onto the ancient ice of Longyearbreen.

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    • 3 - 3 – Demands average physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain)

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  5. Customised Hikes: The guide's choice - Chose your own pace and goal -Rana Itinerans

    Longyearbyen

    Explore Svalbard's stunning landscapes on a private hiking experiences designed entirely around your unique needs and interests.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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  6. From Valley to Summit – An Unforgettable Arctic Hike to Fuglefjella - Snowfox Travel

    Longyearbyen

    A true nature hike through the stunning valley of Bjørndalen, an area which is full of flora and fauna and where we might be able to observe wildlife

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    • 4 - Demands good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain)

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    • Food
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 951 reviews951 reviews

    Foxfonna: Wilderness Hike from Mine 7 - Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions

    Longyearbyen

    This hike takes you to a place far away from the town to the real silence of the arctic. Expect a completely different place than on our other hikes!

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    • 3 - Demands average physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain)

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 951 reviews951 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 951 reviews951 reviews

    Platåfjellet: Hike with Panorama View over Longyearbyen - Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions

    Longyearbyen

    Join us for a trip to the summit of Platåfjellet and get the beautiful panorama view of Longyearbyen, 424 metres above sea level!

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    • 3 - Demands average physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain).

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Hiking

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 951 reviews951 reviews
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    Summer adventure on a snowmobile - Better Moments

    Longyearbyen


    Our summer adventure will give you a great combination of hiking and snowmobiling on Svalbard. On this trip, you will enjoy the beautiful views around Longyearbyen and of an island slowly awaking from hibernation.

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    • 3 - Suitable for most without any snowmobile experience. Through some rugged terrain.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1020 reviews1020 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 102 reviews102 reviews

    Winter hike with visit in ice cave - Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen

    Longyearbyen

    The glaciers close to Longyearbyen is stretching from the towering summits of the nearby mountains. We will hike up in the hilly terrain by the foot of the glacier and soon discover the imposing meltwater channels forming the ice caves in Svalbard.

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    • 4 - Demands good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain)

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
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    • Ice cave

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 102 reviews102 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 952 reviews952 reviews

    8-day Sailing & Trekking Adventure in Isfjorden - Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions'

    Longyearbyen

    Explore remote summits and glaciers on hand-picked hikes through Isfjorden’s wild landscapes, then unwind aboard your floating home: a small sailing yacht with only eight guests.

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    • 4 - Demands good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain)

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    • Closed boat
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 952 reviews952 reviews
  12. Seedvault Sight & Hike - Frostbite Expeditions

    Longyearbyen

    Site visit of Svalbard Global Seed Vault, followed by evening hike up the mountainside overlooking Blomsterdalen.

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    • 3 - Demands average physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain).

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    • Hiking
    • Sightseeing and lectures
  13. Bjørndalen Wilderness Walk - Arctic Footsteps

    Longyearbyen

    Easy Walk through Bjørndalen. See arctic wildlife, enjoy stunning views and warm snacks in the wilderness, at a relaxed pace.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Food
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 102 reviews102 reviews

    Across Nordenskiöld Land - 7-day hiking expedition from Longyearbyen to Isfjord Radio - Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen

    Longyearbyen

    Experience the midnight sun and summer in Svalbard on this hiking expedition across the beautiful Nordenskiöld Land to Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel.

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    • 5 - Demands above average physical fitness, high level of physical activity over an extended period in uneven terrain

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    • Bed accomodation
    • Environmentally-friendly company
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 102 reviews102 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 952 reviews952 reviews

    Hiorthhamn: Hike to the Frozen Fjord - Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions

    Longyearbyen

    Join us for an exciting adventure, out of town to an old historical mining settlement. If we are lucky, and the night is clear, we can see nature's own magical lights: The northern lights.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Hiking

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 952 reviews952 reviews
  16. Guided phototour - Rana Itinerans

    Longyearbyen

    Do you dream of natural ice sculptures, mountains falling into the sea, wildlife, industrial features?
    We take you to the best spots fitting your interests and will also be able to help you with some photography basics.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Hiking
    • Photo safari
    • Sightseeing and lectures
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1198 reviews1198 reviews

    A historic walk in Adventdalen – Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    On this relatively easy hike, you'll get an introduction to the history of the brave huntsmen on Svalbard and the scientific endeavors that have shaped our understanding of the Arctic climate and environment

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1198 reviews1198 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1197 reviews1197 reviews

    Hike from sea to summit -Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Hike with a view! This trip offers different experiences from what you can get close to Longyearbyen. We use open polarcircel boats to take us across the Adventfjord to Revneset, from where we’ll start our hike.

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    • 4 - Demands good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain)

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
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    • Open boat

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1197 reviews1197 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 91 reviews91 reviews

    Hike to a magical ice cave in Svalbard - Backyard Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Imagine stepping into a magical world where everything is in ice – beautiful blue and white colours appear, and the silence is total. 

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    • 4 - Demands good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain)

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    • Food
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 91 reviews91 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1701 reviews1701 reviews

    Foxfonna Hike - Green Dog Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on a beautiful hike towards Foxdalen.

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    • 3 - Demands average physical Fitness. Not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain)

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    • Food
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1701 reviews1701 reviews
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