Polar Night Meditation at Camp Barentz

Polar Night Meditation is an evening wellness activity offered together with Soul Peak. It takes place at Camp Barentz on Svalbard during the Polar Night, the months when the mountains vanish into darkness and the stars are visible across the sky. The evening is led by a mindfulness teacher, who is also a yoga teacher and the founder of Soul Peak Studio.

The programme starts with a drive to Camp Barentz. There the group finds a fire and a cabin. Inside the setting, the teacher guides gentle breathwork, meditation and mindful presence, with the Arctic wilderness around as the theme. After the session, guests go on a quiet walk outdoors under the night sky. Warm drinks and light refreshments are served to finish the evening.

The activity lasts three hours. Hurtigruten Svalbard rates the difficulty at 2 out of 5 and describes it as suitable for most people. The age limit is 14 years. The activity runs in the period from October to January. Hurtigruten Svalbard's page gives no details on group size, equipment, clothing, what to bring or the meeting point.