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. A close-up photo of a mexican lunch dish served on a plate
    Welcome to lunch in the festival tent with Tio Monchos Thursday October 3rd!
    1. An employee from Coop Svalbard standing in a blue tent while grilling food
      Svalbardbutikken invites you to a free barbeque in connection with the opening of the tent for this year's Taste Svalbard Festival
      1. 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
      2. Preparing dinner at Restaurant Polfareren
        Winemakers Dinner at Restaurant Polfareren. A 5-course menu for you to look forward to enjoying.
        1. 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. 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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