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Sunset

Barentsburg Sunset Walk

A quiet evening in the Russian settlement.

Best time: 20:15About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:30

    Barentsburg

    Grab a coffee or a light bite at the Hotel Barentsburg before heading out.

  2. 20:15

    Barentsburg

    Watch the golden light settle over the settlement as the sun dips toward the NNW.

  3. 20:45

    Barentsburg

    Return inside for a warm drink to enjoy the fading Arctic twilight.

Local tip

Organised tours to Barentsburg are available from Longyearbyen. Check the route and booking requirements in advance.

Check before you go

  • Confirm tour availability and transport from Longyearbyen.
  • Hotel Barentsburg accommodation and meals are available, but prices are higher than in Longyearbyen.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Longyearbyen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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