Svalbard has more to offer than its majestic nature! Many different activities are to choose from which will surely satisfy your adventurous soul.
Activities that relate to the unique history of the whole archipelago, and up to modern times. Whether you are the very active type or the opposite, there is surely one that will fit you. Need help on which activities to do? We can help you with planning of your whole trip according to your needs. Send us an e-mail at info@gjestehuset102.no :)
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Have you booked your stay directly with us, either through our website or e-mail? Remember that we offer 5% off on daily trips* with our Preferred Partners, Svalbard Adventures and Greendog Svalbard
(*=daily trips exclude multi-day trips/expeditions)
OBS! We strongly discourage our guests, customers, and bookers to visit the Russian settlements, Pyramiden and Barenstburg, or to book or purchase any activities and services that have to do with the Russian state-owned company Trust Arcticugol. The encouragement to cease/stop purchasing these services is due to the ongoing inhuman invasion of Ukraine by Russia. For more information, see the media release from Svalbard Tourism Council and Visit Svalbard.
Biking
Combine comfort and efficiency on our bike tours, which enables you to see a range of Longyearbyen’s sights while getting close to nature.
Boat Trips
Explore the beautiful fjords of Spitsbergen, visit old neighboring settlements, appreciate the marine wildlife more with boat trips. In the summer, there are many boat tours to choose from.
Coal Mine Visit
Go back in time and learn how the mining community of Longyearbyen started more than a hundred years ago!
Dog Sledding
Travel around and enjoy the arctic nature in the most classy way- with dog sleds! Be a real polar explorer with Longyearbyen’s mighty polar dogs.
Food and Drink Experiences
What about combining a unique arctic experience with foods?
Hiking
Appreciate the high peaks and views from the summits of the mountains in Longyearbyen. Though our town is small, it is surrounded by natural skycrapers- mountains! There are daily trips that go to different mountains in Longyearbyen.
Ice Cave Visits
Get into the frozen world, either with dogs, snowmobile, or just with your feet! There are several ice cave trips offered daily. This is one of the most popular trips, so be sure to book a spot.
Kayaking
You do not need to have a prior experience with kayaking to join one. With Longyearbyen’s typically calm waters and cool weather in the summer, experience the beautiful fjord with our experienced guides.
Northern Lights Adventures
Seeing the Northern Lights is, for sure, one of everyone’s entry on their bucket list. Once a dream for you will become a reality when you pay a visit up here between October until February, where we experience total darkness all over Svalbard — making it easier for us to catch these magical lights!
Photo Safari
Join these photo safari tours for more chances of capturing Svalbard’s unique wildlife such as reindeers and arctic fox. The guide will take you to the most picturesque part of Longyearbyen, where chances of seeing wildlife are higher.
Sightseeing and Lectures
What best way to start your polar adventure than to learn the history of the place? Get to know how Longyearbyen started as a mining community while the guide takes you to the most interesting parts of of our town.
Ski Adventures
Experience skiing in Svalbard. Enjoy the beautiful white landscapes and breathtaking views before descending down with your ski. Truly an adventure!
Snowmobile Adventures
To get to distant places in Svalbard during winter, driving a snowmobile is the best way. Get to see big ice chunks, massive glaciers, beautiful fjords, breathtaking landscape formations with snowmobile trips which are offered daily!
Need help?
Need help on which activities to do? We can help you with planning of your whole trip according to your needs. Send us an e-mail at info@gjestehuset102.no :)
