Frozen Summit – Hike to Trollsteinen and Ice Cave

with Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions

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  • Price: 1950.- NOK
  • November to May
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Difficulty Level: 5/5
  • Elevation Gain: 750m
  • 09:00-17:30

This is our longest hike during the winter season—a full-day adventure that takes you to the summit of Trollsteinen and into a glacier ice cave on the way back down. It’s the perfect tour for those looking for a physical challenge and a truly memorable experience.

We begin by hiking through a snow-covered moraine valley, gradually gaining altitude – about 750 meters in total. As we move higher, the views begin to open up, and the vastness of the Arctic becomes more and more apparent.  After crossing the glacier, we follow a narrow ridge leading to the top of Trollsteinen, which rises 850 meters above sea level. Your guide will ensure a safe route and assist where needed. At the summit, we pause to take in the stillness, the wide views, and the feeling of being far from everything.

On the way down, we make a stop at the ice cave—formed by meltwater in summer and now frozen into place. Equipped with helmets and headlamps, we step into winding passages inside the glacier. It’s quiet, the air is milder than expected, and the ice formations are ever-changing from year to year.

Lunch inside a glacier? That’s not something you do every day. Back outside, we continue the hike down. After a full day in the mountains, we return to town – tired, content, and glad we made the journey.

Physical Requirements
Suitable for those in very good physical condition. This is a demanding full-day hike through uneven terrain with 750 meters of elevation gain. The summit is weather-exposed, so dress warmly. Some crawling in the cave is required, and the tour is not suitable for individuals with back problems or claustrophobia.

Practical Information

Included in the trip

Dress in layers – it’s the best way to stay warm. Remember: it is better to be too warm than to be too cold. And also – there is no bad weather, just bad clothing!

  • Pick up from your hotel at 9:00 am | Return by 5:00 pm
  • Guide with safety equipment
  • Warm lunch, coffee and tea
  • Ice Cave Equipment (helmet, headlamp, spikes)
  • Other equipment (snowshoes, hiking poles) if needed
Important Information
  • You must be able to communicate in English to join our excursions.
  • To ensure your safety we may refuse participation if you are not properly dressed for hiking in the conditions
  • Difficulty: 5/5
  • Participants: 2–8
  • Distance round-trip: 9 -11 km
  • Elevation gain: 750 m
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Minimum age: 16
Bring
  • Warm, waterproof hiking boots (over the ankle) *
  • Wool base layers, windproof jacket and outdoor pants
  • Extra layer of clothing (warm sweater / puffy jacket)
  • Hat, buff and windproof mittens / gloves
  • Backpack (20 – 35 liters)
  • Water Bottle
  • * Muck Boots can be rented for 100 NOK
Cancellation Policy

•22 days prior to arrival give a full refund
•8-21 days prior to arrival gives a 50% refund
•0-7 days prior to departure gives no refund

Svalbard is beautiful, but also unpredictable. For your safety, our guides may need to move activities to another day or replace them with a different trip if conditions do not allow the original plan.
In rare cases, if the weather makes it impossible to run an activity at all, it may be cancelled. Should this happen, you will of course receive a full refund for the affected trip.
Your safety and comfort always come first, and we’ll do our best to make sure you still have a memorable experience.

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