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Longyearbyen is a small Arctic metropolis with many activities for enthusiasts of history, art, gastronomy and photography.

Don’t be fooled by the population. Longyearbyen has more attractions and opportunities than most larger cities.

You don’t even have to travel out of town for exciting tours and activities. You can experience this right in the heart of Longyearbyen all year round. Join a sightseeing tour and experience Longyearbyen in a nutshell. Visit the exciting museums, experience the gallery with art from Svalbard, see our little church and stop at the majestic aerial ropeway junction building and admire the view of the Hjortfjellet mountain on the other side of the fjord.

There are many exciting walking tours on offer. Do you enjoy photography? Join a photo safari to the nearby mountaintops and take photos you can share with your friends back home. Perhaps you would prefer a guided walk to learn about Longyearbyen’s unique history and the journey leading to the community we have here today? There are many options. What about combining sightseeing with a visit to one of the dog yards just outside Longyearbyen? Nothing warms you more than a hug from a husky!

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    Longyearbyen in a nutshell - sightseeing with the local expert - Svalbard Buss og Taxi

    Longyearbyen

    2 hour round trip to see the area around Longyearbyen and the driver will tell the story of how this society was built up while watching parts of the wonderful nature of Svalbard.

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Handicap-friendly
    • Sightseeing and lectures

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 200 reviews200 reviews
  2. A taste of the Endless Night - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Discover the stories, flavours and traditions of Longyearbyen on an atmospheric evening walk through the heart of the Arctic.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most. Due to winter conditions and the walking route, this experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
    • Hiking
    • Sightseeing and lectures
  3. Guided tour at Svalbard Museum - Svalbard Museum

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on a journey through Svalbard’s history, from its discovery in 1596 to the present day.

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    • 1 - Suitable for all

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    • Handicap-friendly
    • Sightseeing and lectures
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 439 reviews439 reviews

    Visit the Cabelway Central - Guided tour - Gruve 3 AS

    Longyearbyen

    Visit the Taubanesentralen, the beating heart of a well-established system which brought coal from the mines to the harbor and was last in use in 1987

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Sightseeing and lectures

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 439 reviews439 reviews
  5. Arctic Photo Safari – Adventdalen & Bjørndalen - Svalbard Photography'

    Longyearbyen

    This four hour fototour takes us comfortably around Longyearbyen and the surrounding landscapes, looking for picturesque sceneries

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Photo safari
    • Sightseeing and lectures
  6. Private Guide - Svalbard Photography

    Longyearbyen

    A private guide is perfect for photographers, families, couples, small groups and people who want a tailor-made programme in and around Longyearbyen

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    • 1 - Suitable for all

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    • Handicap-friendly
    • Hiking
    • Photo safari
    • Sightseeing and lectures
  7. Blomsterdalen Summit Hike & Svalbard Global Seed Vault - Arctic Footsteps''

    Longyearbyen

    Hike to the 320 m summit of Blomsterdalshøgda for panoramic views over Longyearbyen, Adventfjorden and Isfjorden, then visit the exterior of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.

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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
  8. Treasure and Scavenger hunt in Longyearbyen - Rana Itinerans

    Longyearbyen

    Looking for some fun while learning about the place? These games add some challenges to your stay and can be done at any time. 

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Sightseeing and lectures
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 91 reviews91 reviews

    The Global Seed Vault and iconic places in Longyearbyen - Backyard Svalbard'

    Longyearbyen

    On this exclusive tour you’ll stand before the iconic entrance to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault that safeguards the planet’s seeds for future generations.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Hiking
    • Sightseeing and lectures

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 91 reviews91 reviews
  10. Longyearbyen Sightseeing - Svalbard Photography

    Longyearbyen

    This three-hour sightseeing tour takes us comfortably leads us almost over the entire road network of Longyearbyen and the surrounding area with many photo-stops along the way

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    • 1 - Suitable for all - Foldable wheelchair on request

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    • Handicap-friendly
    • Photo safari
    • Sightseeing and lectures
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 117 reviews117 reviews

    Husky Farm Visit, Picnic & Bird Watching - Svalbard Villmarkssenter

    Longyearbyen

    Visit our small family owned dog yard and join a peaceful picnic beside one of the area’s most special summer bird colonies, while listening to interesting stories about svalbard, dogs and life as a trapper. Meetingpoint; outside Visit Svalbard /…

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Hiking
    • Sightseeing and lectures

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 117 reviews117 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 102 reviews102 reviews

    Explore the polar night and visit the Basecamp huskies - Basecamp Spitsbergen

    Longyearbyen

    Explore Longyearbyen's surroundings together with your Arctic nature guide. Experience Svalbard’s fascinating history and meet our beautiful, four-legged colleagues. An exciting trip in the polar night, and a visit to the charming Trapper’s Station.

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    • 1 - Level of difficulty 1 - suitable for all

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Sightseeing and lectures

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 102 reviews102 reviews
  13. Nothern Lights Safari - Backyard Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Have you ever dreamed of standing in the Arctic wilderness while the green curtains of aurora borealis dance across a star-filled polar sky?
    Join us as we escape the town lights of Longyearbyen for an intimate Northern Lights hunt by car.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Sightseeing and lectures
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 47 reviews47 reviews

    Guided morning tour around Longyearbyen and surroundings - concludes over lunch - Longyearbyen Guiding

    Longyearbyen

    Guided minibus tour in the morning combined with a culinary, local food experience.

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    • 1 - Suitable for all

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Sightseeing and lectures

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 47 reviews47 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 18 reviews18 reviews

    All in One: Scenic Drive & History Walk with Huskies – Svalbard Villmarkssenter

    Longyearbyen

    Join us for a relaxed winter walk together with our friendly huskies in and around Longyearbyen.
    Afterwards we will continue with a scenic drive by car.

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    • 1 - Available for all

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 18 reviews18 reviews
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 439 reviews439 reviews

    Coal Mine 3 Visit - Gruve 3 AS

    Longyearbyen

    Step into the history of Gruve 3 and Longyearbyen’s coal mining industry.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Mine visit

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 439 reviews439 reviews
  17. Wildlife scouting around Longyearbyen - Frostbite Expeditions

    Longyearbyen

    Experience the Arctic at its most peaceful during wildlife scouting around Longyearbyen. A comfortable van ride heading into the surrounding valleys and coastal plains.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Photo safari
    • Sightseeing and lectures
  18. Under the Midnight Sun – An Arctic Wildlife Evening by the Bird Lagoon - Snowfox Travel

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on an evening bird and wildlife observation tour at the bird laguna close to the Isfjord.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Hiking
    • Photo safari
    • Sightseeing and lectures
  19. Longyearbyen Sightseeing in Chinese - Svalbard Photography

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on a captivating 2-hour sightseeing journey in chinese through Longyearbyen and its surroundings, where the Arctic beauty, a lot of history and modern life intertwine.

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    • 1 - Suitable for all (foldable wheelchair on request)

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    • Handicap-friendly
    • Photo safari
    • Sightseeing and lectures
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 439 reviews439 reviews

    Visit the Cabelway Central - Gruve 3 AS

    Longyearbyen

    Visit the Taubanesentralen, the beating heart of a well-established system which brought coal from the mines to the harbor and was last in use in 1987.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Sightseeing and lectures

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 439 reviews439 reviews
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