Sights and landmarks in Longyearbyen

Sights and landmarks in Longyearbyen

1. See

   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

2. See

   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

3. See

   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.

4. See

   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

5. See Not mapped

   Animals

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

6. See

   24-Hour Sundial

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

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Longyearbyen (CC BY-SA 4.0).