Weather
-11 °C now, wind 2 m/s, gusts 4, dry. 03:00 -11, 06:00 -12, 09:00 -13
Flights
14:10 SK4414 from Oslo, on time
14:55 SK4425 to Oslo, on time
Ships
Booked: no calls today or tomorrow. Next listed: Amalia, bulk carrier, 17 November, 12:00.
In Isfjorden at 01:03, 5 ships: Polarsyssel, law enforcement, at the quay in Longyearbyen, 01:02; Advent Supplier, port tender, at the quay in Longyearbyen, 01:01; Longyear 2, port tender, under way in Adventfjorden, 1 kn, 01:00; Elling Carlsen, pilot, at the quay in Longyearbyen, 01:00; Nordaust, passenger, at the quay in Longyearbyen, 11 November 22:30.
Drinking water Longyearbyen lokalstyre advises against drinking tap water: sulfate and nickel are above the limits. Free drinking water at the Svalbard Store, in your own container. Longyearbyen lokalstyre, 13 May 2026, checked 27 October.
Thursday 12 November 2026No. 18Updated 01:07
Polar night, day 17 of 112. The sun returns 16 February.
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.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.
The Polish Polar Station Hornsund marked Poland's Independence Day on Wednesday 11 November with a walk to the lake Revvatnet and a festive meal, the station said on Facebook.
Polish Polar Station Hornsund on Facebook, 11 November, 18:01
Numbered discs: the day's listed events.
Thursday 12 November
Bishop's visitation to Svalbard Church
Church. Svalbard kirke, Longyearbyen.
Culture. Pb 485, 9171 Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
LYB Filmklubb: Trolljegeren (2010)
Culture. tickets.
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.
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.
Daytime cinema: La fjella leve (English text)
Culture. Nordover kunstsenter og kino.
Culture. Nordover kunstsenter og kino.
Only robust people in a robust family society?
Culture. Svalbard kirke.
Also reported
Storage site and fee rules face decision on 18 November
On Wednesday 18 November the local board meets to consider, among other things, future storage and operations premises, a new fee regulation and the meeting plan for 2027.
Lokalstyre, 11 November, 15:05
Earlier, from 9 November
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
Airport job brings asphalt plant to Longyearbyen in 2027
Private actors who want to order asphalt must read this.
Lokalstyre, 10 November, 13:44
Budget plan expects grants to pay for new water supply
Safe services, secure water supply and a more robust organisation are among the priorities in the chief administrative officer's proposal for the budget and economic plan for 2027-2030.
Lokalstyre, 10 November, 07:32
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
Barentsburg holds film music evening
"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
Deadline for temporary installations applications, 2026-2027 winter season
3 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 portal opens for experienced Svalbard guides
1 day 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
Cross-Country Ski Adventure for beginners
Dog Sledding in the Polar Night
Sleddog tour
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
Sarkofagen - on foot in the realm of the glaciers
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
Longyearbyen in a nutshell - sightseeing with the local expert
Guided tour at Svalbard Museum
Hiorthhamn: Hike to the Frozen Fjord
A taste of the Endless Night
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
Polar night dog sledding
Platåfjellet - Longyearbyen with a view
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.
This week in history, 15 November
1973
On 15 November 1973 Norway, Denmark, Canada and the United States signed the international agreement on the conservation of polar bears in Oslo, at the end of a three-day conference of the five Arctic states; the Soviet Union signed later. Under the agreement polar bear hunting on Svalbard became unlawful.
History Store norske leksikon
From the timeline, The present transition
2020
The last mine at Sveagruva, Svea Nord, was closed on 4 March 2020. A large clean-up has since returned Sveagruva to a near natural state.
History Store norske leksikon
The timeline by era
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