In a nutshell

Discover Longyearbyen, the heart of Svalbard, where history, culture and modernity are woven together in a unique way. Explore the Svalbard Museum, admire the artistic masterpieces at the Nordover Gallery and let yourself be surprised by the iconic sites of Longyearbyen with a sightseeing tour, enriched with unmissable photo stops. A window on the life and history of the Arctic that will win your heart!

Main stops

Svalbard Museum
Nordover Gallery
Sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen

The programme

The first stop will be the Svalbard Museum, internationally awarded for its ability to recount more than 400 years of Arctic history. Here you will find unique exhibits as you discover the connections between nature, culture and technology. Don't forget to take a photo with a polar bear – one of the most popular attractions among visitors!

Continue to Nordover Gallery, a fascinating place where the works of Kåre Tveter are exhibited - know as the “master of light”. Here, you can admire a selection of incredible Arctic art, and immerse yourself in a film that tells the tale of the evolution of the history and art of the Svalbard peninsular.

Finally, a sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen will take you to the city's most iconic sites. Stop to take photos as unique points of interest, like the famous sign featuring the image of a polar bear, and let yourself be charmed by this city, which is so different from any other.

A perfect experience for getting to know the charm of Longyearbyen and the essence of the Svalbard archipelago!

Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes and dress in plenty of layers, with warm clothes suited to the temperatures.
This excursion includes trips to areas of particular environmental sensitivity. Please follow the guide's instructions at all times and stay on the marked trails to avoid damaging the local flora.
On the Svalbard archipelago, it is forbidden to pick flowers or disturb the wild fauna.