German Longyearbyen Sightseeing

This is a two-hour sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen and its surroundings, led in German by a local guide with many years of Arctic residence. It is designed for cruise guests with limited time ashore. Swiss German, English and Norwegian are also spoken. The tour starts in Adventdalen, then heads west to the airport and to viewpoints above Adventfjorden.

Along the route, guests may see the town centre, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault entrance, Svalbard Church, Huset, the hospital, dog yards, the cemetery, the university and Mines 1 to 7, where coal-mining traces remain. EISCAT and the Kjell Henriksen Observatory may be included when visibility permits. The guide talks about Arctic nature, permafrost, logistics, architecture and daily life at 78 degrees north. The order of stops can change with road, weather and visibility conditions.

The group has a maximum of eight guests. Transport during the tour is included, with pick-up at the cruise harbour or another agreed point, and return at the end. No food or drinks are served. Guests bring warm clothing for the season, a windproof outer layer, comfortable footwear, a camera or smartphone and any personal medication. A water bottle is optional.

Folding wheelchairs can be carried if there is room, but the vehicle has no special wheelchair adaptation. The tour runs from 10 June to 31 August 2026.