Longyearbyen and Isfjorden

Region

Svalbard's main gateway centres on Longyearbyen and the fjords and valleys of central Spitsbergen. Come for museum visits and logistics, then add easy hikes like Platåberget and longer guided trips to glacier fronts and coastal cliffs such as Operafjellet. Late spring to early autumn brings easiest access by boat and on foot; follow local polar-bear safety rules outside town.

Longyearbyen and Isfjorden Svalbard MuseumSør-Spitsbergen National ParkNordre Isfjorden National ParkIndre Wijdefjorden National ParkNordenskiöld Land National ParkMoffenSørkappøyaVan Mijenfjorden National ParkLongyearbyenPlatåbergetOperafjelletSpitsbergen

Where to Go in Longyearbyen and Isfjorden

City Longyearbyen LongyearbyenLargest settlement in Svalbard, Arctic administrative centre Island Spitsbergen SpitsbergenLargest island of Svalbard archipelago, Arctic wilderness Island Moffen MoffenSmall Arctic islet north of Svalbard; bird sanctuary Nature Sør-Spitsbergen National Park Sør-Spitsbergen National ParkVast Svalbard national park covering southern Spitsbergen Nature Nordre Isfjorden National Park Nordre Isfjorden National ParkArctic national park on Svalbard protecting polar ecosystems Nature Nordenskiöld Land National Park Nordenskiöld Land National ParkArctic national park on Spitsbergen protecting polar ecosystems
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Top Cities in Longyearbyen and Isfjorden

Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen and Isfjorden at a Glance

Local Time
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