Taste Svalbard

Taste Svalbard

Welcome to the world's northernmost culinary festival!

Taste Svalbard 1. - 5. October

Welcome to the world's northernmost food and drink festival in Longyearbyen!

The Smak Svalbard Festival 2025 will be held from October 1st to 5th. Information and the program will be published on this page once available. Throughout this long weekend, we invite you to a variety of culinary experiences - ranging from street food to elegant six-course dinners at the town’s restaurants and bars!

Check out the festival's Facebook page for more information: Smak Svalbard festivalen

Read: The Guardian - 10 of the best autumn food festivals in Europe and the UK 

  1. A plate of king crab and a tall drinking glass
    Welcome to a 5 course fine dining dinner around King crab from the Barents sea at Funken Lodge!
    1. 2 Oct 2025
  2. Kroa's logo inside the restaurant
    Kroa's famous chef's breakfast consists of cod fished in Isfjorden served with french fries and a delicious remoulade sauce, fried eggs, bread and salad.
    1. 1 Oct 2025
  3. Chairs and tables indoors at Vinterhagen restaurant
    Indulge in an unforgettable dining experience, as we bring the flavors of Svalbard's Arctic cuisine to your table at Vinterhagen Restaurant!
    1. 3 Oct 2025
  4. Svalbar
    Let us embark on an exotic culinary adventure at Svalbar!
    1. A dinner plate with shrimp, lemon and other food on kitchen counter
      Enjoy delicacies from the sea at Stationen!
      1. 4 Oct 2025
    2. A piece of meat with garnish laying on a table with salt spread on top of it
      Welcome to a smoky night at Restaurant Nansen!
      1. 4 Oct 2025
    Visit Svalbard Eco-Lighthouse

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