Weather
-7 °C at noon, wind 4 m/s, gusts 5, dry. 00:00 -8, 03:00 -8, 06:00 -5
Flights
14:10 SK4414 from Oslo, landed 13:56
14:55 SK4425 to Oslo, departed 14:47
Ships
Booked: no calls on 5 or 6 November. Next listed: Amalia, bulk carrier, 17 November, 12:00.
In Isfjorden at 21:00 on 5 November, 4 ships: Advent Supplier, port tender, at the quay in Longyearbyen, 20:51; Polarsyssel, law enforcement, at anchor off Longyearbyen since 09:20; Longyear 2, port tender, under way in Adventfjorden, 1 kn, 20:50; Elling Carlsen, pilot, at the quay in Longyearbyen, 20:50.
Thursday 5 November 2026No. 11Updated 23:59
Polar night, day 10 of 112. The sun returns 16 February.
On 5 November 1962 an explosion in the coal mine at Ny-Ålesund, on the south side of Kongsfjorden on Spitsbergen, killed the whole shift of 21 men. Mining at Ny-Ålesund stopped for good the following year, and criticism of conditions at the state-owned company brought down the Gerhardsen government.On 5 November 1962 an explosion in the coal mine at Ny-Ålesund, on the south side of Kongsfjorden on Spitsbergen, killed the whole shift of 21 men.
The Governor of Svalbard (Sysselmesteren) will close its office to the public on Friday 6 November because of a funeral, the Governor's office said on Wednesday 4 November.
Governor of Svalbard, 4 November, 10:18
Numbered discs: the day's listed events.
Thursday 5 November
Public meeting. Newtontoppen, Næringsbygget. in person. Register by Register in advance; speaking time can be requested at registration. Registration deadline Wednesday 4 November at 16:00. Register in advance; speaking time can be requested at registration. Registration deadline Wednesday 4 November at 16:00.
Ongoing
Kåre Tveter: An Artist's Gaze on Svalbard (exhibition)
Daily, in opening hours. Exhibition. Nordover kunstsenter og kino. in person. Open daily in opening hours.
Short film Cold Coasts: A Brief History of Svalbard Art & Culture
Daily, in opening hours. Exhibition. Nordover kunstsenter og kino. Ticket included in the admission price, or can be bought separately.
Svalbard Isfjord Svøm 2026 swim meet
Sport. Svømmehallen. open to spectators.
Kåre Tveter: An Artist's View of Svalbard
Exhibition. Nordover kunstsenter og kino.
Culture. Nordover kunstsenter og kino.
Lars Fause in conversation with Terje Aunevik
Lecture. Kulturhuset.
Also reported
Experienced guides can seek Svalbard guide exemption
During a transitional period, experienced guides may apply for approval as a Svalbard guide without meeting all the standard course and training requirements set out in the Field Operation Safety Regulations.
Governor of Svalbard, 5 November, 08:00
Longyearbyen waste station closed on Friday
6 November due to servicing of the production plant.
Lokalstyre, 5 November, 07:51. Original title: Miljøstasjonen holder stengt fredag
Bishop to begin Svalbard visitation, first since 2015
Den norske kirke, 5 November, 02:12. Original title: BISPEVISITAS TIL SVALBARD KIRKE 10.-15. NOVEMBER 2026
Water cut near Tollbygget and fire station on Monday
The water will be shut off on Monday 09 November 2026 between 09.00 and 16.00.
Lokalstyre, 4 November, 12:59. Original title: Vannavstengning ved Tollbygget/Brannstasjon
Parents invited to evening on exclusion and bullying
How can we adults help children and young people experience safety, friendship and belonging?
Lokalstyre, 4 November, 12:35. Original title: Alle trenger å høre til, velkommen til temakveld om utenforskap og mobbing
Board cuts meal claim of stranded pair to NOK 2,000
Flysmart24, 4 November, 08:34. Original title: Flyinnstilling: Spiste og drakk for tusener
Earlier, from 2 November
Helicopter survey maps glacier hazards on Svalbard
In the beginning of October, a helicopter inspection of certain glacier areas on Svalbard was carried out. The report can be downloaded from our website.
Governor of Svalbard, 3 November, 11:32
Svalbard Airport ties its October heat record
Aftenposten, 3 November, 09:26. Original title: Varmeste oktober siden 2000, over 60 temperaturrekorder
Checks in Russian settlements stepped up since 2022, Governor says
NRK, 3 November, 06:46. Original title: Sysselmesteren har økt kontrollene i de russiske bosettingene på Svalbard
Seminar in Oslo to weigh the future of UNIS
Since its establishment in 1993, UNIS has developed into a unique international institution for Arctic research and higher education. More than 30 years later, the university centre still plays an important role in Norwegian Svalbard policy, while new opportunities and challenges arise. The seminar "UNIS, what now?" focuses on key questions about the university centre's future. How can […]
UNIS, 2 November, 13:25. Original title: UNIS, hva nå? Seminar om fremtidens forskning og utdanning på Svalbard, arrangert av NVP
Governor lifts traffic ban on Road 300
The Governor of Svalbard is lifting the traffic ban on Road 300, effective from 10:30 today, Monday, 2 November.
Governor of Svalbard, 2 November, 10:22
Deadline for temporary installations applications, 2026-2027 winter season
10 days left, 24 October to 15 November. Applications are sent to firmapost@sysselmesteren.no.
For: Those applying to set up temporary installations for camping by the general public for one week or more during the winter season.
Extra air freight flight to Longyearbyen, 7 November
2 days left, on 7 November. Contact Pole Position Logistics directly for capacity, prices and booking.
For: Businesses and other parties that need to send goods by air.
Application deadline: regional cultural fund grants
6 days left, 30 October to 11 November. Application form linked on the Longyearbyen lokalstyre page.
For: Teams, associations, businesses and other actors registered in the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities (Enhetsregisteret) and active in Longyearbyen.
Registration deadline for the UNIS, hva nå? seminar, 10 November
5 days left, 3 November to 10 November. Register via the website of NVP (NVPs nettside).
Governor's office closed to the public
1 day left, on 6 November.
Water shut-off near the Customs House and Fire Station
4 days left, on 9 November. Owners and businesses are asked to register contact information for the property at Varslemeg.no.
For: Subscribers and owners of properties, commercial buildings, shops and businesses affected by the work.
Swimming hall closed to public swimming from 14:00, 6 November
1 day left, on 6 November.
2 days left, on 7 November.
Swimming hall closed to public swimming all day, 7 November
2 days left, on 7 November.
Swimming hall closed to public swimming all day, 8 November
3 days left, on 8 November.
Environmental station closed on Friday
1 day left, on 6 November.
For: Household and business customers.
Application portal opens for experienced Svalbard guides
8 days left, on 13 November.
For: Experienced guides applying for approval as a Svalbard guide.
Sysselmesteren (the Governor of Svalbard)
3 November. Governor of Svalbard
2 November. Governor of Svalbard
Yellow warning for rain on Saturday
30 October. Governor of Svalbard
29 October. Governor of Svalbard
Northern Lights Photo Safari
Northern Lights Chase by car
Departures, prices and places from each operator's own booking system; where an operator has none, from the Visit Svalbard booking system.
From the timeline, War and rebuilding
1943
In September 1943 the Germans carried out a large raid on Svalbard with a fleet led by the battleships Tirpitz and Scharnhorst. Barentsburg, Longyearbyen and Grumantbyen were nearly completely razed.
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