
Longyearbyen, Svalbard
The cruise pier Bykaia is located 1,5 km from the town center. A new floating pier with a terminal building for passenger traffic will be ready by 2021.This pier will be 120m long and 35m wide.
We welcome you to Longyearbyen!
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 by Longyearbyen. www.visitsvalbard.com/se-og-gjore/aktiviteter/batturer- A true Arctic experience, mush the dogs in full speed, cuddle the puppies and experience life in the dog yards in Longyearbyen. www.en.visitsvalbard.com/inspiration/various/meet-the-dogs-of-svalbard
- Glide silently through the water and enjoy the magnificient Arctic landscape. Combine with hikes in the majestic mountains around Longyearbyen. www.en.visitsvalbard.com/things-to-do/activities/kayak
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. www.en.visitsvalbard.com/things-to-do/activities/hiking- Everyday life in Longyearbyen is quite civilized, but in some aspects dramatically different from life on the main land. www.en.visitsvalbard.com/featured-items-pages/be-like-the-locals
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.















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- Port of Longyearbyen
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Kjetil Bråten, Port Director
Bykaia
9171 Longyearbyen
Norway+47 79 02 21 50