Spitsbergen Summer: Adventures and Activities in the Arctic

• A valid passport and international health insurance must be available.
• The program items are always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
• Private tour: We are happy to offer private tours for groups, which can be tailored to your wishes and ideas. A private tour offers you many advantages and privileges when it comes to planning and executing your program. We would be happy to advise you on your very own personal Arctic adventure!

Groupssize: 4-7 participants

Difficulty 2/3

Dates for 2022

July 24–30, 2022 | Double room: from $3,330 per person | Single room: from $3,810 fully booked

We are happy to arrange further appointments on request. 

Dates for 2023

Dates on request, 4–7 people | Double room: $3,290 per person | Single room: $3,915

We are happy to arrange further appointments on request.

Day 1: Arrival, sightseeing, and first night in Longyearbyen

Upon arrival at Longyearbyen Airport, you will be greeted by the friendly, English-speaking staff of our local partner agency. They will take you to your accommodation in town and then accompany you on a sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen. Located at 78° north, Longyearbyen is the northernmost town in the world and the administrative center of Svalbard. Soak up the special atmosphere and discover the sights of this small town, embellished with interesting stories and anecdotes from your guide. You can learn about the history of the settlement at the famous Svalbard Museum.  

In the evening, you will discuss the program for the coming days with your guide.

Day 2-3: Boat trip to the Russian mining settlement of Pyramiden

Today, you will travel by boat from Longyearbyen to the Russian mining settlement of Pyramiden in the north of the Isfjord. The journey takes you past impressive cliffs, thousands of nesting birds, and huge glacier fronts, such as the Nordenskiöld Glacier, from which large chunks of ice occasionally break off and crash into the water with a loud roar. 

At the height of the Soviet Union, over 1,000 people lived in Pyramiden. Today, the buildings are abandoned and all that remains are memories of the heyday of this former mining settlement. A Russian guide will tell you stories about life then and now and show you the cultural highlights of the settlement. After the tour, you will check into your accommodation and then set off on a leisurely private exploration tour before a typical local dinner is served in the evening.

The next morning, after your hearty Russian breakfast, you will start the day with a short hike off the beaten track and explore the breathtaking nature of Spitsbergen. After lunch outdoors, you will return by boat to Longyearbyen in the afternoon, where you will spend another night. 

Day 4: A day at leisure

You are free to organize today as you wish. Take a stroll through the city to buy a few souvenirs, or let us advise you on other options and offers for a day trip.

Day 5: Out and about with the huskies

In the morning, you will meet your four-legged companions who will accompany you for the rest of the day. Even though the snow has melted in the valleys of Spitsbergen, nothing stands in the way of a dog sled ride on wheels instead of runners. Help harness the good-natured animals before exploring the Arctic tundra on the gravel roads of Spitsbergen.

The dog sled tour is conducted by a local partner with an English-speaking guide.

Overnight stay in Longyearbyen.

Day 6: Hike to one of the peaks near Longyearbyen

After spending the last few days admiring the imposing peaks in the surrounding area, today it's time to climb one of them. Equipped with hiking boots, drinks, food, and a warm jacket, you will set off on unknown paths, as there are no fixed hiking routes here. Depending on the weather conditions, you will walk across a glacier, search for fossils, and observe wild animals. Once you reach the summit, you will enjoy lunch with a magnificent view before making your descent back to the village.

Overnight stay in Longyearbyen.

Day 7: Departure

After a final hearty breakfast, you will have some time to stroll around Longyearbyen, depending on your flight time, before your private transfer takes you to the airport.

Accommodation: You will stay at the Polar Bear Lodge, which is booked exclusively for participants of this tour. A detailed description of the accommodation can be found in the hotel recommendations. An upgrade to hotel standard is available on request.

Included in the price:

• All tours and activities as per program
• All overnight stays with breakfast on Spitsbergen
• Lunch and dinner on tours (outside Longyearbyen)
• All admissions and fees
• German-speaking guide with safety equipment

Not included in the price:

• Additional meals in Longyearbyen
• Additional beverages in general (soft drinks & alcoholic beverages)
• Travel and health insurance
• Additional tours and activities
• flights

Notes: Allprogram items are weather dependent and planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns. No special prior knowledge is required, but a moderate level of fitness is necessary to participate in this tour. 

Groupssize: 4-7 participants

Difficulty 3/3

Dates for 2022

July 10–17, 2022 fully booked July 31–August 7, 2022 fully booked

Double room: from €4,403 per person | Single room: from €5,014   

We are happy to arrange further appointments on request.

Day 1: Arrival and first night in Longyearbyen 

Upon arrival at Longyearbyen Airport, a representative from our German-speaking partner agency will pick you up and accompany you to your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the world's northernmost small town on the same day and visit the Svalbard Museum.

Overnight stay in Longyearbyen 

Day 2: Boat trip to Pyramiden and short hike

Early in the morning, you will set off by ship towards the Russian mining settlement of Pyramiden. Passing imposing cliffs and thousands of nesting birds, you may witness a large chunk of ice breaking off the Nordenskiöld Glacier and crashing into the water with a loud roar.

Once you arrive in Pyramiden, whose heyday with over 1,000 inhabitants is long gone, a Russian guide will accompany you with stories about the mining settlement's past and present. After the tour, you will check into your accommodation and set off on a leisurely exploration tour before enjoying a traditional dinner in the evening.

Overnight stay in Pyramids.

Day 3: Kayaking at the Nordenskiöld Glacier

The kayaks will be waiting for you the next morning. Passing through Petunia Bay, you will reach the beach at Adolfs Bay in the early afternoon, near the Nordenskiöld Glacier, where you will pitch your tents for the night (daily distance approx. 12 kilometers).
If there is still time before dinner, nothing stands in the way of a short paddle tour to the glacier.

Dinner and overnight stay in the tent camp – everyone helps with bear watch.

Day 4: Kayaking back to Pyramiden

Once the tents and luggage have been packed up, you will paddle along the glacier today and reach the Russian mining settlement of Pyramiden again in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Pyramiden.

Day 5: Hike to Blue Lake and Jotun Glacier

Today, you will walk along the old road through the Mimer Valley up to Blue Lake, where you will set up camp at the foot of the Jotunfonna ice cap. With light luggage, you will climb the heights of the glacier in the afternoon and enjoy spectacular views across the entire north of Isfjord and Dickson Land (daily distance 15 kilometers).

Dinner and overnight stay in the tent camp – everyone helps with bear watch.

Day 6: Hike to Skansbukta & return to Longyearbyen 

Early in the morning, you will break camp and set off on another 15 km hike through Tordalen and Peerdalen to Skansbukt. Here, you will be picked up by boat in the afternoon and taken back to Longyearbyen.

Overnight stay in Longyearbyen.

Day 7: Trekking to Trollstein

One of the highlights of this tour is undoubtedly the 6-7 hour hike to the summit of Trollstein (849 m), which offers an incomparable panorama of the surroundings of Longyearbyen and Nordenskiöld Land. You will walk through the moraine of the Lars Glacier and, conditions permitting, you will also walk across the ice of the glacier.

Overnight stay in Longyearbyen

Day 8: Departure

After a hearty breakfast, depending on your flight time, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the streets of Longyearbyen one last time to buy a few souvenirs. Your private transfer will then take you to the airport.

Accommodation: You will stay at the Polar Bear Lodge, which is booked exclusively for participants of this tour. A detailed description of the accommodation can be found in the hotel recommendations. An upgrade to hotel standard is available on request.

Included in the price:

• All tours and activities as per program
• All overnight stays with breakfast on Spitsbergen
• Lunch and dinner on tours (outside Longyearbyen)
• All admissions and fees
• German-speaking guide with safety equipment
• Complete kayaking equipment including kayaks, tents, and lightweight sleeping pads
• Private airport transfers in Longyearbyen

Not included in the price:

• Additional meals in Longyearbyen
• Additional beverages in general (soft drinks & alcoholic beverages)
• Travel and health insurance
• Additional tours and activities
• flights

Note: All program items are weather dependent and planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
No special prior knowledge is required, but you do need to be in good physical condition to participate in this tour.

May–June & June–September | 8 days – 7 nights

Please contact us to arrange a specific time frame.

Minimum number of participants: 8 people

Difficulty 3/3

Day 1: Arrival in Longyearbyen

You fly from the airport of your choice to Longyearbyen. A German-speaking guide from our local partner agency will pick you up at the airport and accompany you to your accommodation.

Day 2: Sightseeing and jogging on the original marathon route

On a guided tour of the city, you can familiarize yourself with the northernmost small town in the world and its very own special atmosphere. The footing of the original running route takes place in the afternoon. Make your final preparations and lay out your equipment. In the evening, the starting documents and start numbers will be handed out. Nothing stands in the way of a successful run tomorrow. 

Day 3: Spitsbergen Marathon (half marathon or 10 km run)

Marathon day. After a hearty breakfast, you will be picked up and driven to the gym in Longyearbyen. You can use the time until the starting signal to warm up. The varied route leads through the settlement and the countryside. Thanks to the marshals and polar bear guards at the side of the route, you can focus fully on your run. In the evening, a gala dinner with an awards ceremony and subsequent celebrations await you.

Day 4-5: Boat trip to Pyramiden

Today, you will travel by ship from Longyearbyen to the Russian mining settlement of Pyramiden in the north of the Isfjord. You will pass impressive rocky cliffs, thousands of nesting birds, and huge glacier fronts, such as the Nordenskiöld Glacier, from which large chunks of ice break off from time to time and crash into the water with a loud roar. 

At the height of the Soviet Union, over 1,000 people lived in Pyramids. Today, the buildings are abandoned and all that remains are memories of the heyday of the former mining settlement. A Russian guide will tell you stories about life then and now and show you the cultural highlights of the abandoned settlement. After the tour, you will check into your accommodation and can set off on a leisurely, private exploration tour before a typical local dinner is served in the evening.

The next morning, after your hearty Russian breakfast, you will start the day with a longer hike off the beaten track and explore the breathtaking nature of Spitsbergen. After lunch outdoors, you will return by boat to Longyearbyen in the afternoon, where you will spend another night. 

Day 6: A day at leisure

Choose whether you want to relax and unwind on this day or seek advice on another activity, such as trekking, fossil hunting, or a speedboat/dog sled ride.

Day 7: Hike on the Troll Stones and Sarcophagi

On the last day of your trip, you will experience another special highlight of Longyearbyen. At 849 meters, Trollsteinen is one of the highest peaks in the area. You will start in Nybyen, the highest district of Longyearbyen. As you hike across the moraines of the Lars Glacier, you will already be able to see the huge rock formation – "the troll." Lunch takes on a whole new meaning thanks to the spectacular view over large parts of Nordenskiöld Land.

The journey continues towards the sarcophagi, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of Longyearbyen. The final stage takes you back to Longyearbyen via the Longyear Glacier. 

Day 8: Departure

After your last breakfast in Longyearbyen, you will have some free time in the town. Your private transfer will then take you to the airport in time for your flight home.

Included in the price:

• All tours and activities as per program
• All transfers on Spitsbergen
• All overnight stays with breakfast in Longyearbyen
• Detailed Longyearbyen sightseeing
• All admissions and fees
• Lunch on the boat tour
• Lunch and dinner on tours (outside Longyearbyen)
• German-speaking guide with safety equipment
• Entry fees and registration for the Spitsbergen Marathon
• Gala dinner after the race
• Award ceremony & celebration

Not included in the price:

• Additional meals in Longyearbyen
• General beverages (soft drinks & alcoholic beverages)
• Travel and health insurance
• Additional tours and activities
• flights

Price: Upon request

Notes: No special prior knowledge is required , but you do need to be in good physical condition to take part in this tour. If the minimum number of 8 participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to 4 weeks before the planned start date.
A valid passport and international health insurance are required.
The program for the excursion days may be changed or adapted due to local weather conditions and animal sighting opportunities.

On a 2-hour sightseeing safari, you will get to know the northernmost small town in the world and its surroundings. With a minibus and a maximum of 8 guests, you will have the best conditions for a private, relaxed tour of Longyearbyen. You will be amazed at what places that seem inconspicuous at first glance can reveal. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the place and explain what makes the flora and fauna here in Svalbard so special. Did you know that this is where the Global Seed Vault is located, where the seeds of all the world's crops are stored safely in a tunnel in the permafrost? You will learn this and much more on this sightseeing tour.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• 2-hour tour according to program
• Guide with safety equipment
• You will be accompanied on this tour by a German-speaking guide.

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

1-day tour (all year round) | Difficulty 2/3

The local mountain, Sarkofagen, lies between two glaciers directly above Longyearbyen. Hike across a glacier, discover fossils that are millions of years old, and enjoy lunch with a magnificent view.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• Tour according to program
• Guide with safety equipment
• Coffee and cookies

Not included in the price: 

• Flights & Accommodation
• Travel and health insurance

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

Difficulty 1/3

Immerse yourself in the history of Spitsbergen. Over the last 600 million years, the archipelago has moved almost 2.5 cm per year, shifting from 60° south latitude to the North Polar region. Fossils of various primeval plants can be found in the moraines of the glacier. There will also be time for a tour of the Longyearbyen Glacier.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price:

• Tour according to program
• German-speaking guide with safety equipment
• Coffee and cookies

Not included in the price:

• Flights & Accommodation
• Travel and health insurance

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

Difficulty 3/3

One of the highlights near Longyearbyen is the 6-7 hour hike to the summit of Trollsteinen. At 849 meters, Trollsteinen is one of the highest peaks in the area. You start in Nybyen, the highest district of Longyearbyen. As you hike over the moraines of the Lars Glacier and then over the glacier itself, you can already see the huge rock formation – "the troll." Lunch takes on a whole new meaning thanks to the spectacular view over large parts of Nordenskiöld Land.

Afterwards, you will make your way back to Longyearbyen.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• Tour according to program
• Guide with safety equipment
• Coffee and cookies

Not included in the price: 

• Flights & Accommodation
• Travel and health insurance

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

Difficulty 3/3

From the high plateau west of Longyearbyen, you can already get an idea of the panoramic view that awaits you at the summit of the highest mountain in the area. Once you reach 1,050 meters, you will be at the highest point for many kilometers around. Take a break, recharge your batteries with lunch, and soak up the impressive view of the mountain landscape of northern Svalbard.
In the afternoon, we will descend back to Longyearbyen.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• Tour according to program
• Guide with safety equipment
• Coffee and cookies

Not included in the price:

• Flights & Accommodation
• Travel and health insurance

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

Difficulty 3/3

A unique challenge and definitely a highlight – three beautiful peaks in one day. The tour starts at Sukkertoppen. From here, it continues across the high plateau of Gruvefjellet to Trollstein. This summit offers breathtaking views over the landscape of Nordenskiöldland. Lunch is served at lofty heights. The tour then descends via the Lars Glacier to the third summit, Sarkofagen, and then back to Longyearbyen.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• Tour according to program
• Guide with safety equipment
• Coffee and cookies

Not included in the price: 

• Flights & Accommodation
• Travel and health insurance

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

Difficulty 1/3

You can look forward to an informative sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen and a short trek to one of the surrounding peaks.

sightseeing

Your guide will introduce you to the history, geology, fauna, flora, climate, and modern life on Spitsbergen. The first stop is the Arctic Noah's Ark, followed by the Global Seed Vault, where seeds from all of the world's crops are stored in permafrost in a tunnel. From here, you will have the best view of the most spectacular airport in the world – Longyearbyen Airport. The tour then continues up to Advent Valley to Longyearbyen's only remaining coal mine and the EISCAT research radar.

trekking tour

Which summit you climb depends on the snow and weather conditions – your guide will decide on the route for the day. But no matter which summit you choose, you are guaranteed a fantastic view. Take a break and savor the moment of reaching the summit with the beautiful view before slowly making your way back to Longyearbyen. 

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• Tour according to program
• Guide with safety equipment
• Coffee and cookies

Not included in the price: 

• Flights & Accommodation
• Travel and health insurance

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

Difficulty 2/3

On this trekking tour to Plateau Mountain (450 m), you will get to know the species-rich flora of Spitsbergen. Once you reach the top, take a moment to pause and enjoy the view over Spitsbergen's largest fjord – the Isfjorden, the Advent Valley, and the highest mountain in the area. Lunch and coffee with cookies will be served near the world's largest satellite station, "Svalsat," before you begin your return journey.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• Tour according to program
• Guide with safety equipment
• Coffee and cookies

Not included in the price: 

• Flights & Accommodation
• Travel and health insurance

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

Difficulty 2/3

We will drive to Bärental, located 6 km west of Longyearbyen, to the starting point of the trekking tour. First, you will cross the meltwater river before ascending to the plateau of Vogelfelsen. Don't be surprised if flocks of red-throated divers accompany you. Red-throated divers are a special Arctic bird species. Continue on to the plateau and the edge of the cliff, where you will be thrilled by the fantastic view over the entire Isfjord. After lunch, with this wonderful panorama, we will make our way back.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• Tour according to program
• Guide with safety equipment
• Coffee and cookies

Not included in the price: 

• Flights & Accommodation
• Travel and health insurance

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

Difficulty 2/3

A simple yet beautiful trekking tour to the 500-meter-high characteristic sarcophagus. You will cross a moraine landscape to reach the Lars Glacier. The route continues along the edge of the glacier to a high plateau before you reach the summit of the mighty sarcophagus-shaped mountain. After a coffee break with cookies, you will return to the settlement via the Longyear Glacier.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• Tour according to program
• German-speaking guide with safety equipment. 
• Coffee and cookies

Not included in the price: 

• Flights & Accommodation
• Travel and health insurance

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

The route to Barentsburg takes you by boat across the Isfjord to Ymerbucht in Oscar II Land, located to the southwest. Here, a grilled lunch is served with a magnificent view of the glacier. In the early afternoon, the journey continues to Grønfjord until you land in Barentsburg. An English-speaking guide will show you around and tell you about life today and in the past, the history and culture of this active mining settlement. Afterwards, you can explore the settlement on your own and try a glass of Russian vodka at the hotel or one of the world's northernmost beers at the local brewery. After a 2-hour stay, the boat will take you back to Longyearbyen.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• Shipping according to description
• Guide with safety equipment
• Lunch on board (excluding drinks)
• Sightseeing in Barentsburg

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

The boat trip to the Russian ghost town of Pyramiden is a true natural spectacle. You will travel across the Isfjord to Diabas, where thousands of birds breed, and continue through Adolf Bay to the Nordenskiöld Glacier, which flows directly into the sea. After a barbecue lunch on board, you will reach the Russian ghost town of Pyramiden in the early afternoon. At its peak, Pyramiden was home to over 100 people, but those days of mining settlement are long gone. A Russian guide will introduce you to the history and culture as well as the past and present life of the settlement in English. After the 2-hour tour, you will return to Longyearbyen in the afternoon. Passing Skansbukta, an abandoned gypsum mine, you should always keep your eyes open for whales, seals, or other marine mammals.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• Shipping according to description
• Guide with safety equipment
• Lunch on board (excluding drinks)
• Sightseeing in Pyramids
• Transfer to the port and, after the tour, transfer from the port back to the hotel

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

A dog sled ride on wheels takes you out to Adventdalen. The gravel roads through the nature of Spitsbergen offer an extraordinary opportunity to discover the species-rich flora and fauna of the Arctic tundra while being pulled by dogs.

Price: Upon request
Dates: Daily upon request

Included in the price: 

• Tour according to program
• Guide with safety equipment
• Warm dog sledding suit

Not included in the price: 

• Flights & Accommodation
• Travel and health insurance

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

Day 1: Pyramids – History and culture of the Russian mining settlement

The ship departs from Longyearbyen, passing bird colonies and glacier fronts. A Russian guide will be waiting for you after lunch and will introduce you to the history and cultural highlights, as well as the past and present life of the Russian ghost town. With this information in mind, you can experience the special atmosphere of this abandoned town in the evening during a walk or a short hike.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Tulipan, Pyramids

Day 2: Pyramids – the ideal starting point for tours into the nature of Spitsbergen

A hearty breakfast will prepare you for today's hiking tour. Depending on the weather conditions and individual preferences, the guide will decide on the route. You will get to know the wonderful nature of Spitsbergen away from the marked trails. Depending on the route, lunch will be enjoyed together in nature or at the hotel. In the evening, you will return by boat to Longyearbyen.

Price and dates on request

Included in the price: 

• All transfers (including private airport transfer)
• Private German-speaking guide with safety equipment
• Overnight stay in pyramids, including full board
• All admissions and fees
• All tours as per program

Not included in the price: 

• flights
• Additional dinner and overnight stay in Longyearbyen 
• Additional beverages in general (soft drinks and alcoholic beverages)
• Travel and health insurance

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

Day 1: History and culture of the Russian mining settlement

The ship will take you from Longyearbyen, across the Isfjord, past bird colonies and glacier fronts to Pyramiden. A Russian guide will be waiting for you after lunch and will introduce you to the history and cultural highlights, as well as the past and present life of the Russian ghost town. With this information in mind, you can experience the special atmosphere of Pyramiden in the evening during a walk or a short hike.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Tulipan, Pyramids

Day 2: Trekking tour to the Jotun Glacier

After breakfast, we set off on a full-day hiking tour to the Jotun Glacier. Depending on the weather conditions and the fitness level of the group, the guide will choose a longer or shorter route. In any case, you will be accompanied by wonderful views while you enjoy your lunch. Back in Pyramiden, you can relax and enjoy the rest of the day. 

Dinner and overnight stay in Pyramiden

Day 3: Short hike and return to Longyearbyen

During a short hike, which the guide will select on the day depending on the weather conditions, you can enjoy a final lunch in nature or at the hotel in Pyramiden. The ship departs in the early evening for the return trip to Longyearbyen.

Price and dates on request

Included in the price: 

• All transfers (including private airport transfer)
• Private German-speaking guide with safety equipment
• Overnight stay in pyramids, including full board
• All admissions and fees
• All tours as per program

Not included in the price: 

• flights
• Additional dinner and overnight stay in Longyearbyen 
• Additional beverages in general (soft drinks and alcoholic beverages)
• Travel and health insurance

Kayaking can also be incorporated into the program.

Notes: No special knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.
The tour can be flexibly adapted to your wishes.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. The minimum number of participants is 4 people.

Day 1: History and culture of the Russian mining settlement

The ship will take you from Longyearbyen, across the Isfjord, past bird colonies and glacier fronts to Pyramiden. A Russian guide will be waiting for you after lunch and will introduce you to the history and cultural highlights, as well as the past and present life of the Russian ghost town. With this information in mind, you can experience the special atmosphere of this abandoned town in the evening during a walk or a short hike.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Tulipan, Pyramids

Day 2: Trekking tour to the Jotun Glacier

Today, after breakfast, we will set off on a full-day hiking tour to the Jotun Glacier. Depending on the weather conditions and the fitness level of the group, the guide will choose a longer or shorter route. You will enjoy wonderful views while eating your lunch. Back in Pyramiden, you can relax and enjoy the rest of the day. 

Dinner and overnight stay in Pyramiden

Day 3: Trekking tour to Pyramiden's local mountain

On this day, you will climb Pyramiden's 937-meter-high local mountain. The summit can only be reached in ideal weather conditions, but the climb itself offers breathtaking views of Nordenskjöld Land. You will have lunch outdoors before heading back to Pyramiden.

Dinner and overnight stay in Pyramiden

Day 4: Short hike and return to Longyearbyen

During a short hike, which the guide will select on the day depending on the weather conditions, you can enjoy a final lunch in nature or at the hotel in Pyramiden. The ship departs in the early evening for the return trip to Longyearbyen.

Price and dates on request

Included in the price: 

• All transfers (including private airport transfer)
• Private German-speaking guide with safety equipment
• Overnight stay in pyramids, including full board
• All admissions and fees
• All tours as per program

Not included in the price: 

• flights
• Additional dinner and overnight stay in Longyearbyen 
• Additional beverages in general (soft drinks and alcoholic beverages)
• Travel and health insurance

Kayaking can also be incorporated into the program. 

Notes: No special prior knowledge is required to participate in this tour. Please bring warm clothing and sturdy hiking boots. The program is always weather-dependent, and the planned activities may be changed or canceled due to safety concerns.

A valid passport and international health insurance must be available.

We are happy to organize the tour on your desired date. A minimum of 4 people must participate, or a corresponding surcharge must be paid.

The premium hotel in Longyearbyen 

Funken Lodge is located on a hill in Longyearbyen Valley, offering a wonderful view of the town and the varied landscape of the surrounding area. Built in 1947, the lodge formerly served as accommodation for officials of the Norwegian coal mining company "Store Noeske."

The premium hotel has retained its unique charm and beautiful style even after extensive renovation in 2017. In February 2018, the hotel reopened, inviting guests to linger in its comfortably furnished rooms and suites. The modern rooms are equipped with a minibar, TV, desk, and private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the lodge.
The hotel also impresses with its exquisite cuisine. Selected, typical Arctic specialties are offered and served with a view of the Adventfjord and Mount Hiortfjellet.
In the lounge of the Funken Lodge, you can end the evening with drinks and small snacks. You can find a moment of relaxation in the massage chair, sauna, or solarium. A small fitness center is also available.

Cozy hotel in traditional trapper lodge style

The Base Camp Hotel scores with its central location, just a 15-minute drive from Longyearbyen Airport. The cozy and individually furnished rooms with driftwood furniture and fur blankets take you back to the old days of hunters and trappers. 
The same building also houses the rustic-style restaurant "Kroa," which serves delicious Nordic specialties.
In the evening, treat yourself to a drink in the "Cognac Attic," whose glass roof offers the best conditions for observing the midnight sun.

The world's northernmost full-service hotel

The Radisson Blue Polar Hotel is the northernmost hotel with staff in the world. Its construction in March 1995 was inspired by the American sponsor of the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. After the games, part of the building was even moved to Spitsbergen.

The 95 rooms of various categories are equipped with a minibar or refrigerator, TV, and a desk, and decorated with pictures of polar history. They all have their own unique charm. The newly renovated junior suites, located in the annex 30 meters away, also have a Nespresso coffee machine, bathrobe, and slippers. 

Centrally located in the heart of Longyearbyen, you can enjoy Arctic and international cuisine at the Nansen restaurant, which also has outdoor seating. You are guaranteed an impressive panoramic view of the fjord.
For drinks and light snacks, Barentz Pub & Spiseri is a great place to relax. Breakfast is served buffet style. 

Family atmosphere in the center of Longyearbyen 

The Polar Bear Lodge is located in the center of Longyearbyen, surrounded by numerous restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops.
The house offers two spacious double rooms and two single rooms. In addition, there is a living room with a balcony, furnished with great attention to detail, a small kitchen, and two large shared bathrooms. This charming house will make your stay in Spitsbergen a unique, family-like experience.