Top Things to do in Svalbard
6 Sights & Landmarks in Svalbard That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Svalbard, Norway including Pyramiden, Svalbard Kirke, Gruve 3, Galleri Svalbard, Barentsburg Mine, Coal Mine 3.
Restaurants in Svalbard
1. Pyramiden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
With a fascinating historical background and after being preserved in 1998, Pyramiden is now our Arctic time-machine back to USSR, a piece of land surrounded by magnificent natural landscapes with mountains and valleys. Here you will have a unique chance to immerse into the atmosphere of the Soviet period, visit buildings well-saved after this time, hear the stories of then and now, and even see a movie screening in the northernmost film stock cinema via refurbished original cine-projectors. Anyone who has spent in Pyramiden at least a couple of hours makes a point in this place's extraordinary essence. Today the town "frozen in time" is open and it grows as a tourist location with a cozy hotel and restaurant where the interior has been kept in original decorations from the Soviet period. In 1995 and 2018 King Harald V and Queen Sonja visited Pyramiden and came by the restaurant for a short coffee break.
Reviewed By thomasbP7284II - Taarnby, Denmark
This was my fourth stay in Pyramiden-and this place get better for each time I come there!. And-now there is 4G coverage in Pyramiden (Telenor network),so those that does not own a satphone Can get a more safe and comfortable stay there. The hotel has expanded its restaurant and bar-so it Can handle even more guests. And there is now also a café at the culture building where you Can enjoy coffee,tea,beer from Barentsburg-and of course Vodka!. The Cinema has also re-opened after 20 years-so now it is also possible to watch a movie there. The rooms in the hotel are all fully renovated-and even better than the ones in Longyearbyen-and the price for staying there is a bargain compared to what you pay in Longyearbyen. I never get tired of visiting this place-it is pure magic!. Try to get the permission to rent a rifle at the Sysselmannen homepage-and rent one before you go to Pyramiden.Then you Will have the full Freedom to Explore this wonderfull place!!!.
2. Svalbard Kirke
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By junior1707 - Schorndorf, Germany
the priest is very helpful and also has time to let you know more about the history of svalbard. a small walk worth doing
3. Gruve 3
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Daliee
After our 2nd visit to Svalbard, the tour in Gruve3 with Camilla stands out as a highlight. We got an authentically and well narrated story of the history of this mine, and Svalbard mining history combined with an awesome experience of the actual mine. The highlight being standing in total darkness and silence for a few minutes deep underground. Thank you very much!
4. Galleri Svalbard
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 72 reviews
Galleri Svalbard was established in 1995. The gallery displays the permanent art and culture collections from Kåre Tveter, The Svalbards Collection (arctic maps, books and money) and The Recherche Collection (litographies fra the expeditions in 1838 og 1839). The gallery also has art for sale and displays 7-8 new exhibitions a year. In our museum shop there is also a selection of gift articles and books with different art books, general literature about Svalbard and a selection of designer goods. Coffee, tea and various refreshments are offered in the Art Café. Right next to us is The Arts and Crafts Centre of Longyear, where local artisans exhibit their works.
Reviewed By morningsglory - Boulder, United States
I often take a liking to small, intimate galleries and museums, so this art exhibition was fantastic. They have a beautiful collection of studies on Arctic light and maps, and a space where you can purchase crafts from local artists. Admission was about 70 NOK, well spent.
5. Barentsburg Mine
It is the only one operating coal mine in the world where you can get into with a tour. The mine in Barentsburg is the one with the shortest coal production and the northernmost one among all the Russian mines.
6. Coal Mine 3
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
