Svalbard Resources
HOTELS
Funken Lodge, Vei 212-4, 9171 Longyearbyen. Tel: +47-7902-6200. An elegant, recently remodeled hotel with a great restaurant on a hill within walking distance of all of Longyearbyen. Rooms from $330. funkenlodge.com
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitzbergen, Vei 229-3, 9171 Svalbard & Jan Meyen. Tel: +47-7902-3450. A clean, classic, and welcoming chain hotel in the center of town with a stunning view of the fjord and a huge stuffed polar bear in the lobby. Rooms from $225. radissonhotels.com
DINING AND BARS
Funktionærmessen Restaurant, Vei 212-4, 9171 Longyearbyen. Tel: +47-7902-6200. The hip on-site restaurant of Funken Lodge with prices to match. Serves elevated Scandinavian fare like smoked reindeer and steamed king crab with a fantastic view of Longyearbyen. funkenlodge.com
Huset, Vei 300, 9170 Longyearbyen, Tel: +47-4804-4545. A splurge-worthy fine dining establishment on the far side of Longyearbyen with a phenomenal tasting menu designed to showcase the flavors of the far north. huset.com
Camp Barentz, 9170 Svalbard & Jan Meyen. A historic learning experience centered around a wilderness cabin outside of Longyearbyen that serves reindeer and vegetable stew and locally-fermented aquavit. hurtigrutensvalbard.com/en/activities
Kroa, P.O. Box 150, 9171 Longyearbyen. Tel: +47-7902-1300. A festive gastropub with eclectic fare, awesome beers, and surprisingly excellent pizza. kroa-svalbard.no
Café Huskies, Vei 509.2 Elvesletta Nord, 9171 Longyearbyen. Tel: +47-9007-2217. Sip rich coffee drinks and chow down on homemade pastries while snuggling up to retired sled dogs at this adorable café. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077975601173
Stationen, Lompensenteret, 9171 Longyearbyen. Tel: +47-7902-2020. This no-frills eatery right in downtown boasts a solid craft beer list and the best burgers in Svalbard, but also serves up fish and chips, steaks, and whale. stationen.no
Karlsberger Pub, Lompensenteret, 9170 Longyearbyen. Tel: +47-7902-2000. Known as simply “KB” by the locals, this popular dive bar in central Longyearbyen has an impressive selection of spirits, especially considering its remote location. karlsbergerpub.no
A Pod of Walruses in Svalbard (Photo by Don Landwehrle)
SHOPPING
Longyear78 Outdoor & Expeditions, P.O. Box 548, 9171 Longyearbyen. Tel: +47-7900-2100. Popular with Norwegians and traveling Europeans, this large outdoor gear shop is excellent for VAT-free shopping.
Lompen Senteret, Lompensenteret, 9171 Longyearbyen. The only shopping mall in Longyearbyen, this boutique haven is a hub for tourists and locals alike, with souvenir shops, spas, clothing, and pubs. lompensenteret.no
Gullgruva Arctic Design, Lompensenteret, 9171 Longyearbyen. Tel: +47-7902-1816. A small but tasteful jewelry shop full of Nordic-centered designs, perfect for gifting that special someone back home. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100050309363742
THINGS TO DO
Hurtigruten Svalbard, P.O. Box 548 N-9171 Longyearbyen, Tel: +47-7902-6100. The oldest running tour company on the Svalbard archipelago, Hurtigruten is a mainstay for adventurous travelers looking to whale watch, glacier gaze, cycle, or hunt for the elusive northern lights. hurtigrutensvalbard.com/en/activities
Green Dog Svalbard, Bolterdalshaugen 1, 9170 Longyearbyen, Tel: +47-9400-7478. This “happy tails on happy trails” dog sledding operation offers varying lengths of Fido-friendly expeditions all year long. greendog.no
Svalbard Museum, P.O. Box 521, 9171 Longyearbyen, Tel: +47-7902-6490. This small but mighty museum features well-designed exhibits and animal tableaus that showcase the hearty human history and fauna of Svalbard. svalbardmuseum.no
Brim Explorer, Kaigata 6, Tromsø. Tel: +44-7765-1100. A friendly and knowledgeable boat tour company with hybrid-electric catamarans and excellent glacier and fjord day trips. brimexplorer.com/destination/svalbard
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