Longyearbyen

Barentsburg

The Russian settlement of Barentsburg is accessible from Longyearbyen by boat. Organised tours are available. Accommodation and meals can be found at the Hotel Barentsburg, for prices somewhat lower than you would find in Longyearbyen.

Barentz Pub & Spiseri

Cosy atmosphere, pizza, burgers, steak. The world's northernmost bar, skilled bartenders, often live music, busy on weekends.

Daily 12:00-02:00·Daily specials from NOK 99

Coal Miners’ Bar & Grill

Another cosy/bar restaurant in a similar vein and with similar offerings to the Barentz pub – not surprising as they're owned by the same company. Sometimes has events on, check with the reception staff.

From NOK 140 (lunch)/NOK 190 (dinner mains)

Esmarkbreen Glacier

Across the Isfjorden (2-3 hours by boat). Scenic glacier across the bay, colored a striking blue. Drop a cube in your glass for an Arctic martini. Often combined with cruises to Barentsburg.

Fruene AS

Espresso, sandwiches, salads and daily specials such as soups and Thai dishes. One of the few locations in town with free Wi-Fi.

Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–17:00

Funktionærmessen Restaurant

Often shortened to Funken Restaurant

Funktionærmessen offers fantastic views and a French inspired menu.

Galleri Svalbard

Permanent exhibitions of Kåre Tveter, lithographies from the Recherche expeditions and a 'Svalbard collection' with maps, books and local currency. The adjoining café, shop and artists' workshops are free to visit.

NOK 70

Huset

Huset is a fine dining restaurant and is also offering space for conferences and events.

Mon-Fri 15:00-22:00 in the summer·Daily dinner menu NOK 2200

Kroa

Popular among locals and visitors for fare ranging from ribs to reindeer wraps. Portions are huge, making the prices more palatable.

Kroa Bar

Offers a range of decent drinks and meals in a pleasant environment.

Mix kiosk

Hot dogs, sausages, burgers and sandwiches, sometimes offered on sale at what are bargain prices for Svalbard. Also has a limited supply of groceries, along with snack foods and sweets. Prices are high compared to Svalbardbutikken, but the kiosk is open longer hours.

Nordpolet

Sells a full range of beer, wines and spirits, but quotas apply and you must show your plane ticket to purchase. Special opening hours around public holidays and religious festivals.

Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-15:00, closed Sundays

North Pole Expedition Museum

Spitsbergen Airship Museum

Displays materials and ephemera from the era of polar exploration using dirigibles and other aircraft, mainly by Norwegians, Italians and American explorers.

Entry NOK 100

Pyramiden

Across the Isfjorden from Longyearbyen (2-3 hours by boat) lies Pyramiden, a Russian mining settlement that was abandoned in 1998. A small Russian contingent is now based on-site to prevent vandalism and take care of basic infrastructure needs. As of 2013, basic accommodation in Pyramiden is available at the Tulip Hotel, including cooked meals. A small number of converted shipping containers, located on the old docks, are also available to rent. Bringing your own food and water may be recommended. Contact the Russian company Trust Arcticugol, which maintains the town of Pyramiden, for booking. Because Pyramiden is no longer inhabited, a hunting rifle is required for protection if you are not part of a tour group. Polar bears are frequently seen in the area. Phone and internet services are not available.

Restaurant Nansen

Restaurant Nansen offers a modern menu with an Arctic twist. Reindeer, seal and whale are often available.

Daily 18:00–23:00

Stationen

Cosy bar/restaurant with a whale hunting station theme, featuring arm chairs for some tables. Burgers, meat, fish and whale on the menu, along with some soups and salads. Lunch runs from 11:00–15:00.

Mon–Thu 11:00–00:00, Fri Sat 11:00–02:00, Sun 16:00–22:00·From NOK 170 (lunch)/NOK 195 (dinner mains)

Svalbard Bryggeri

It is the world's northernmost brewery. The beer is partly based on thawed ice water from the Bogerbreen glacier. Beer tasting for groups by appointment.

Svalbard Church

Svalbard Kirke

The world's northernmost church. Always open, and has coffee and cookies for the visitors. Also sells postcards, books, etc., – just leave the money in a bowl.

Svalbard Museum

This museum features many displays about the human history of the archipelago, especially whaling and mining, as well as various exhibits about arctic flora and fauna.

Entry NOK 90

Svalbardbutikken

Svalbard's sole supermarket and department store rolled into one. Has a surprisingly wide selection, but prices are high, especially for anything perishable: half a cucumber costs NOK 10 and a kilo of bananas costs NOK 20. A hot deli offers a few staples and occasionally some ethnic themes. Open weekdays from 11:00 to 20:00, reduced hours Sa-Su.

Vinterhagen Restaurant

Authentic Arctic food in a formal setting, expect to see salmon, whale and seal as the only meats on the menu.

Animals

Reindeers roam free in the city. You can also see polar foxes and birds.

Dog Sledding with Green Dog

Green Dog offer a variety of dogsledding trips all year round. These range from 3-hour trips to 5-day expeditions. During the summer guests can experience dogsledding on wheels, with specially-made sleds which seat 2-3 persons.

From NOK 990

Year round activities with Spitsbergen Travel

Snowmobile safaris, ice caving, hiking, boat trips etc. Safaris vary from 4 hours to 10 hours. Snowmobile tours and ice-caving are offered during the winter season. Generally between December and mid-May, dependent on the snow conditions. Experienced and safety-conscious guides. Destinations include: Elveneset, Tempelfjorden, Pyramiden, Barentsburg and the East Coast. During the summer months the waterways open up and the midnight sun shines on Svalbard. Thousands of migratory birds come to the area, and nest in the cliffs. You can enjoy the landscape and wildlife with an open boat trip to the bird cliffs, a calving glacier or to a popular fossil hunting location, with experienced guides. One possibility is a demanding yet rewarding trip to Trollsteinen (849 m over sea level) or a hike from sea to summit.

From NOK 730

24-Hour Sundial

Not big, but it does 24 hours a day in the summer.

Svalbar

Good bar with reasonably priced cafe food.

Mon-Fri 16:00-02:00, opens earlier on weekends·NOK 38 for a beer

Polarjazz

Generally features a wide variety of different music styles.

Annually early February