Weather
-10 °C now, wind 2 m/s, gusts 2, dry. 03:00 -10, 06:00 -10, 09:00 -11
Flights
15:10 DY390 from Oslo, expected 14:43, 27 min early
15:55 DY391 to Oslo, on time
Ships
Booked: no calls today or tomorrow. Next listed: Amalia, bulk carrier, 17 November, 12:00.
In Isfjorden at 02:03, 4 ships: Elling Carlsen, pilot, at the quay in Longyearbyen, 02:02; Polarsyssel, law enforcement, at the quay in Longyearbyen, 02:02; Longyear 2, port tender, at the quay in Longyearbyen, 02:00; Advent Supplier, port tender, at the quay in Longyearbyen, 02:00.
Wednesday 11 November 2026No. 17Updated 02:03
Polar night, day 16 of 112. The sun returns 16 February.
The budget and economic plan proposed for the local council (Longyearbyen lokalstyre) for 2027 to 2030 enters NOK 614 million for the town's water supply and expects grants to pay for all of it.
Grants are to pay NOK 864 million of the NOK 1,319 million investment plan
Lokalstyre, 10 November, 07:32
Numbered discs: the day's listed events.
Wednesday 11 November
Bishop's visitation to Svalbard Church
Church. Svalbard kirke, Longyearbyen.
Administration committee budget working meeting
Public meeting. Newtontoppen, 3rd floor, Næringsbygget.
Adolf Hoel, the forgotten polar pioneer
Culture. Vei 231.1, 9170 Longyearbyen.
Wednesday cinema: Everybody Digs Bill Evans
Culture. Nordover kunstsenter og kino.
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.
Culture. Pb 485, 9171 Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
LYB Filmklubb: Trolljegeren (2010)
Culture. tickets.
UNIS, hva nå? Seminar on the future of research and education on Svalbard
Lecture. Professorboligen (Stallen), Universitetet i Oslo. Register by Register via the website of NVP (NVPs nettside) by 10 November 2026. Register via the website of NVP (NVPs nettside) by 10 November 2026.
Culture. Nordover kunstsenter og kino.
Also reported
Council leader opens library drop-in chats
Is there something you are wondering about, input you want to share or an issue you would like to talk about?
Lokalstyre, 10 November, 14:48. Original title: Ta en prat med lokalstyrelederen
Longyearbyen energy plant nearly halves emissions
NRK, 10 November, 05:41. Original title: Maskinen har bidratt til nesten halverte klimagassutslipp på Svalbard
Earlier, from 8 November
Three residents head to Reindalen for Tarandus stay
On Saturday, this happy gang headed out towards Reindalen and the Tarandus field-based residency. The group consists of residents Alexandra Meyer, social anthropologist; Lilli Wickström, architect; and Oriane Laromiguière, journalist. They are led by Samantha Dwinnel, Tarandus Residency Project Lead.
Artica Svalbard, news, 9 November, 20:06
Film music evening held in Barentsburg
"Music of our cinema": an evening of favourite melodies at the Barentsburg House of Culture On 8 November, the Barentsburg House of Culture hosted the music and film evening "Music of our cinema", devoted to familiar melodies and songs that have long become an integral part of domestic cinema. Tatyana Krasulina performed at the piano, masterfully playing musical pieces from well-known films. The video sequence prepared by Stanislav Shubert helped the audience recall scenes from familiar films, and the host of the evening, Tatyana Betcher, complemented the musical programme with interesting stories and tales about cinema. Films are impossible to imagine without music. Sometimes just a few notes are enough to recall an entire story. Judging by the audience's enthusiastic reviews, the evening was a real success! Barentsburg residents spent their Sunday day off with interest, enjoying live music and a pleasant atmosphere. Photo: Karine Feuillard
Trust Arktikugol, 9 November, 16:40. Original title: «Музыка нашего кино»: вечер любимых мелодий в Доме культуры Баренцбурга
Minister answers Storting on Svalbard rescue costs
Written question no. 471 from Abid Raja (V, Venstre) to the Minister of Justice and Preparedness. Dated 3 November 2026, sent 3 November 2026. Status: answered 9 November 2026 by the Minister of Justice and Preparedness Astri Aas-Hansen. Source: the Storting, data.stortinget.no (NLOD).
Stortinget, 9 November, 16:22. Original title: Besvart av justis- og beredskapsministeren: Vil statsråden avklare om regelverket pålegger Sysselmesteren å kreve refusjon i alle tilfeller, eller om det fortsatt er adgang til å utøve skjønn ved innkreving, med de konsekvenser en slik praksis kan få for beredskap, sikkerhet og ansvarlig reiseliv?
Minimum wage rules apply in Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund
NTB Kommunikasjon, 9 November, 14:08. Original title: Høyere minstelønn fra 6. november
Governor lends Villa Fredheim for Christmas, New Year
The Governor of Svalbard is lending out Villa Fredheim to permanent residents for two periods in connection with Christmas and New Year. The application deadline is Sunday 29 November.
Governor of Svalbard, 9 November, 10:59. Original title: Jul eller nyttår på Fredheim?
Svalbard Turn raises NOK 5,000 in moustache run
Father's Day was marked with the Blue Ribbon and a moustache run. Svalbard Turn collected 5000 kr for the Cancer Society to increase knowledge about prostate cancer. Thanks to everyone who took part May be an image of ski slope, arctic and text. May be an image of text Shared post Torbjørn Staff Fantastic initiative
Svalbard Turn on Facebook, 8 November, 19:47. Original title: Farsdagen ble markert med Blå sløyfe og barteløp. Vi samlet inn 5000 kr til kreftforeningen for å øke kunnskapen om prostatakreft. Takk til alle som deltok
Deadline for temporary installations applications, 2026-2027 winter season
4 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.
Application deadline: regional cultural fund grants
Ends 11 November, 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.
Application portal opens for experienced Svalbard guides
2 days left, on 13 November.
For: Experienced guides applying for approval as a Svalbard guide.
Sysselmesteren (the Governor of Svalbard)
Office closed on Friday 6 November
4 November. Governor of Svalbard
3 November. Governor of Svalbard
2 November. Governor of Svalbard
Yellow warning for rain on Saturday
30 October. Governor of Svalbard
Sarkofagen circumnavigation
Dog Sledding in the Polar Night
Polar Night Adventure: Dogsledding, Lunch, and Stories of a Sled Dog's Life
Sleddog tour
A historic walk in Adventdalen, Hurtigruten Svalbard
Guided morning tour around Longyearbyen and surroundings
Guided morning tour around Longyearbyen and surroundings - concludes over lunch
Discover the Arctic Beauty of Bjørndalen, A Wildlife & Nature Experience
Northern Lights ATV Adventure
Coal Mine 3 Visit
Polar night dog sledding
Seed Vault Hike - From Seed to Summit
Icecave Adventure
Visit the Cabelway Central - Guided tour
ATV Safari in The Polar Night
Longyearbyen in a nutshell - sightseeing with the local expert
Guided tour at Svalbard Museum
Longyearbyen Sightseeing
Coal Mine 3 Visit
Sleddog tour
Huset: Historic Mining House | Guided Tour
Guided afternoon tour around Longyearbyen and surroundings
Guided afternoon tour around Longyearbyen and surroundings - concludes over dinner
Northern Lights ATV Adventure
ATV Safari in The Polar Night
Polar night dog sledding
Lens & Perspective - the slightly different sightseeing tour with focus on photos
Platåfjellet - Longyearbyen with a view
Departures, prices and places from each operator's own booking system; where an operator has none, from the Visit Svalbard booking system.
This week in history, 12 November
1942
On 12 November 1942 a lifeboat from the British steamer Chulmleigh, wrecked on a reef off Sørkapp, was thrown ashore at Kapp Linné, at the mouth of Isfjorden; nine of its men were found alive there by a Norwegian patrol on 2 January 1943. On 14 November a lifeboat from the Soviet steamer Dekabrist landed on Hopen, where four of its crew lived through the winter.
History Store norske leksikon
From the timeline, The Svalbard Treaty
1925
Norway formally took over sovereignty on 14 August 1925. Of 74 reported property claims, 40 were approved, spread over 17 companies and private persons, covering 4223 square kilometres.
History Store norske leksikon
The timeline by era
Svalbard 
