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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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  1. Out of Town & the Seed Vault – Sightseeing by Car - Arctic Footsteps

    Longyearbyen

    experience Svalbard the way the locals do – by car. In 2 hours, your guide will take you through Longyearbyen’s colorful streets, out into the open Adventdalen, past historic mining sites and all the way to the iconic Global Seed Vault

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 47 reviews47 reviews

    Guided afternoon tour around Longyearbyen and surroundings - concludes over dinner - Longyearbyen Guiding

    Longyearbyen

    Join an exciting guided afternoon tour around Longyearbyen and finish with dinner at Mary Ann’s Polarrigg!

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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
  3. Drive & Stroll: Exclusive tailor-made sightseeing of Longyearbyen and its surroundings - Rana Itinerans

    Longyearbyen

    We drive to different points and walk the few extra meters to reach the best view / interesting object / wildlife . Maximum walk 15min.
    Ideal for photographers, families, people who want to learn more about the place.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Sightseeing and lectures
  4. 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
  5. Northern Lights Chase by car - Frostbite Expeditions

    Longyearbyen

    Experience the magic of the Arctic night as we set out in search of the Northern Lights around Longyearbyen.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Photo safari
    • Sightseeing and lectures
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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
  7. 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
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 47 reviews47 reviews

    Guided afternoon tour around Longyearbyen and surroundings - Longyearbyen Guiding

    Longyearbyen

    Explore Longyearbyen in the midnight sun or during the blue hour! Join an exciting guided afternoon tour around Longyearbyen in a warm and comfortable minibus.

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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 - 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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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 498 reviews498 reviews
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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
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 117 reviews117 reviews
  11. 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
  12. 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
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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
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 91 reviews91 reviews
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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
  15. Longyearbyen City Walk with/without Arctic Meal - Rana Itinerans

    Longyearbyen

    From foundation to now a days : how to live in a remote and inhospitable place:
    a 2h30 entertaining stroll around Longyearbyen followed by an Arctic dinner (optional).

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Hiking
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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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    Bjørndalen walk with BBQ -Experience for everyone - Spitzbergen Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    Bjørndalen is a place which offers you several characteristics from Svalbard in one location. The surroundings offer both impressive mountains, fjord and wildlife. You will find everything in one valley. You can spend hours in this valley and keep…

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Food
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 498 reviews498 reviews
  18. Glacier Walk & Fossil Discovery Near Longyearbyen - Arctic Footsteps

    Longyearbyen

    Explore a glacier near Longyearbyen and search for ancient fossils in Svalbard’s dramatic Arctic landscape. This 3.5-hour guided adventure combines glacier hiking, breathtaking views and fascinating insights into Svalbard’s geological history.

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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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    • Hiking
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 91 reviews91 reviews

    Longyearbyen Wildlife and Photo tour - Backyard Svalbard''

    Longyearbyen

    Grab your camera and get ready to meet the Arctic wildlife out in the wilderness.
    On this guided tour from Longyearbyen, we take you into the local valleys to spot (and photograph) the unique animals.

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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
  20. 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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