Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Harbour Highlights

1. Isfjord Safari to the Bird Cliffs
   Svalbard's unique wildlife is best seen from a boat. Every summer thousands of migratory birds return to breed in the mountains. https://en.visitsvalbard.com/things-to-do/activities/boat-trips

   
2. Dogs of Svalbard
   A true Arctic experience, mush the dogs in full speed, cuddle the puppies and experience life in the dog yards. https://en.visitsvalbard.com/inspiration/various/meet-the-dogs-of-svalbard

   
3. Kayaking in Adventfjorden
   Glide silently through the water and enjoy the magnificient Arctic landscape. Combine with hikes in majestic mountains around Longyearbyen. https://en.visitsvalbard.com/things-to-do/activities/kayak

   
4. Fossil hunting and hiking on the tundra
   Combine a hiking trip with fossil hunting in the morena and search for 600-million-year-old plant fossils which make a great souvenir. https://en.visitsvalbard.com/things-to-do/activities/hiking

   
5. Local life and living
   Everyday life in Longyearbyen is quite civilized, but in some aspects dramatically different from life on the main land. https://en.visitsvalbard.com/inspiration/tips-from-a-local

   
6. Wildlife watching and photo safari
   Within the town of Longyearbyen you can often spot a range of exotic wildlife like migratory birds, the Svalbard reindeer, the Arctic fox, the bearded seals and the belugas. www.en.visitsvalbard.com

   
7. Arctic Fishing in Isfjorden
   In the late summer and autumn, the waters off Longyearbyen are abounding with cod so the chances are high that you will catch fish and take great photos.