Environmentally Certified Companies in Svalbard

All around the world, responsible travellers are embracing the concept of sustainable tourism more than ever. In Longyearbyen, several of our local tourism companies are certified as businesses that are dedicated to taking care of the environment and looking to minimise the environmental footprint of their business.

If sustainability is important for you when traveling to Svalbard then you’ll be happy to know that you can stay, eat, and experience the Arctic with certified companies. As such, it is possible for you to have a fully environmentally certified visit in Svalbard.

Learn more about these businesses and what they have to offer you in the overview below!

Stationen

Stationen is a restaurant in the heart of Longyearbyen. We serve homecooked Norwegian food a longside international dishes in a nice athmosphere.
Karlsberger Pub

Karlsberger Pub, known as KB by the locals, is a small, but very content pub in the heart of Longyearbyen.
Gruvelageret

Gruvelageret A/S is a unique restaurant, located in Sverdrupbyen (Longyearbyen). Sverdrupbyen is an old historical part of the city, and the building is a former warehouse for the mining company.
Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions

Tour operator with a long history in Svalbard. Offers a wide range of non-motorized activities
Svalbard Husky

Dog yard with 96 dogs run by a young couple passionate about dog sledding
Svalbard Museum

Svalbard Museum is a museum of natural and cultural history. We aim to provide broad and comprehensive knowledge about Svalbard's 400 year long history, as well as present the natural resources that is the basis for all life in the archipelago.
Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen

At Basecamp Explorer we offer a wide range of day trips, overnight trips and expeditions to our outposts far into the Arctic wilderness.
Basecamp Hotel

Welcome to Basecamp Hotel, an honest and authentic hotel concept that will set the perfect mood for your Svalbard adventure. Inspired by the traditional Trapper’s huts in the High Arctic, this hotel is worth the trip in itself.
Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel

Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel is situated on the windswept grounds of Kapp Linné, at the edge of Svalbard’s west coast. Who could imagine it would be possible to run a hotel with all the modern comforts of home in such a remote place? A visit to this outpost is far from your ordinary hotel experience. Wilderness adventures awaits you at Isfjord Radio!
Isfjord Radio Restaurant

Isfjord Radio Restaurant is a true wilderness restaurant on Svalbard, situated 90 km from Longyearbyen. With its exotic location you will experience the silence and magnificence of the Svalbard nature!
Nordenskiöld Lodge

Discover Nordenskiöld Lodge, perched at the edge of the magnificent Nordenskiöld glacier. A true expedition cabin, but with modern comforts. This is the closest you come up to check-in on a glacier and the place where you can truly enjoy the silence and adventures in Svalbard.
Svalbard Adventures

A complete supplier offering activities all year, equipment rental and accommodation
Svalbard Hotel | The Vault

Svalbard Hotel The Vault opened 1st of February 2018 and is the newest hotel in Longyearbyen. The hotel has 35 rooms in total, with 33 double rooms and 2 single rooms. The hotel offers comfortable and modern rooms in a silent arctic atmosphere.
Svalbard Hotel | Polfareren

Is located in the centrum of Longyearbyen and offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, radio and privat bathroom with shower.
Polfareren Restaurant - Svalbard Hotell

Restaurant Polfareren is a culinary restaurant that draws inspiration from Nordic cuisine and polar history, particularly through its connection to the polar explorer Eivind Astrup.
Svalbard Hotell | Lodge

Modern apartments located in the centre of Longyearbyen. Only a few meters from restaurants, bars, shopping centre and souvenir shops.
Hurtigruten Svalbard

A complete supplier of accommodation, activities, food, equipment and transport
Huset Restaurant

"Huset” is one of Longyearbyen’s most legendary buildings. During the dark season you see it lit up at the top of the valley.
Huset Bistro

The rooms in Huset Bistro have a special atmosphere, with rich Svalbard history in its walls. Here you’ll find a lot of photos and other artifacts from the time when coal mining was the main industry in Longyearbyen.
Funken Lodge

With modern comfort in historic surroundings, Funken Lodge offers a unique Svalbard experience. You stay at the top of “the Hill”, and have great views of Longyearbyen, the Lars- and Longyear glaciers. The hotel was built in 1947 and was totally refurbished winter of 2017/2018. We are happy to invite you to our newly renovated hotel, the perfect place to start your Arctic adventure!
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Funktionærmessen Restaurant

Welcome to Funktionærmessen Restaurant, located in the Funken Lodge hotel. Here, a magnificent dining experience awaits. Enjoy world-class flavors and exceptional service, together with one of the best views in Longyearbyen.
Funken Bar

Whether it is an “after-snowmobile” drink or an aperitif before a good meal you are after, Funken Bar is the answer. Svalbard’s only cocktail bar serves delicious food and drinks by the cosy fireplace or in our polar inspired library.
Coal Miners’ Cabins

Welcome to Coal Miners' Cabins - an affordable and popular place to stay. We have a relaxed and casual atmosphere with a great bar & grill.
Coal Miners' Bar & Grill

Welcome to a great lunch or dinner at the Coal Miners’ Bar & Grill. A varied menu awaits, with delicious cheese fondue, juicy burgers, vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Tourist Information Centre

Book activities and get all the information you need at our tourist information office.