Ice Cave Visits
Enter a frozen world of blue crystals and ancient ice formations.
The ice caves of Svalbard are like stepping into another world. Hidden under the glaciers, these natural tunnels form every winter when meltwater freezes again, creating incredible shapes and colors inside the ice. On a guided tour, you’ll walk safely into the glacier with a helmet and headlamp, following narrow passages that sparkle blue and white.
Your guide explains how the caves are formed and what the ice layers reveal about Svalbard’s climate over time. It’s cold, quiet, and completely fascinating, a true hidden gem that few people ever get to see. Ice cave tours are available in the colder months, usually from November to May, and are suitable for most ages. It’s a perfect mix of adventure, nature, and science, all in one short but unforgettable trip.
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Dog sledding to the Scott Turner glacier
Drive your own dog sled to the amazing Scott Turner Glacier (access only by dog sled from March). The glacier is like an amphitheater, with mountains surrounding the ice on 3 sides.
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Frozen Summit – Hike to Trollsteinen and Ice Cave
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.
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Ice Cave Exploration by Snowcat
Explore the sparkling underworld of ice, hidden deep inside one of the glaciers right behind Longyearbyen. You will get to the ice cave in a snowcat, a comfortable and fun vehicle that smoothly traverses its way up and down over the moraine.
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Ice Cave Hike – Into the Frozen World
On this trip, you’ll discover shimmering walls, twisting tunnels, and glittering crystals – it’s like stepping into another world.
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Ice Cave Overnight
Spend a magical night inside a glacier ice cave; hike, sleep beneath Arctic skies, and wake surrounded by shimmering ice formations.
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Snowmobile Safari to the Ice Cave
Did you know that more than 60% of Svalbard is covered with ice? No matter where you travel in Svalbard, it’s hard to avoid seeing a glacier. What does it look like inside these glaciers?
