Travel period: December 23-26, 2022
There is something very special about the Christmas season and the atmosphere in Longyearbyen. The streets are lit up by beautiful Christmas lights, and you have the possibility to see northern lights dance in the sky both during day and night. Celebrate Christmas on Svalbard this year!
DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS, December 23
• 09:15 - Departure from Oslo Gardermoen
• 13:25 - Arrival Svalbard airport
• Christmas movies for the little ones
• 15:30 - Cultural history meeting with Longyearbyen (Pick-up outside the hotel)
• 18: 00- Decorating a Christmas tree
• 19:00 - Northern Lights evening at Camp Barentz (Pick-up outside the hotel)
CHRISTMAS EVE, December 24
• 07: OO-11: 00 Breakfast in Nansen Restaurant
• 12: 00-14: 00 Christmas porridge in Nansen
• Christmas service
• 19:00 Aperitif in Barentz Pub
• 20:00 Christmas dinner in Nansen Restaurant
• Christmas movies for the little ones
FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS, December 25
• 07: OO-11: 00 Breakfast in Nansen Restaurant
• 15:00 Northern Lights safari with tracked vehicle (Pick-up outside the hotel)
• 19:00 3-course Christmas dinner Nansen Restaurant
• Christmas movies for the little ones
SECOND DAY OF CHRISTMAS, December 26
• 07: OO-11: 00 Breakfast in Nansen Restaurant
• 12:15 Transfer from Radisson Blu Polar Hotel to the Airport
*a double room for single use
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In the midst of the darkest period at Svalbard, the Christmas lights are illuminating the streets of Longyearbyen. Cosy restaurants, and exciting activities, makes the Christmas time unforgettable. Join us for dogsledding or northern light hunting, and maybe you'll meet Rudolph the reindeer in the streets.
You can do your giftshopping tax-free and in the restaurants you can have a feast with delicious Christmas food. Longyearbyen can offer Christmas joy to everyone of all ages. Among other things, the children can visit Santa Claus in Mine 2 and deliver their wishlist in Santa's mailbox.
Cancellation within:
•61 days gives full refund or we will help you move the trip
Applies to the number of days before the trip starts.
Please note that additional costs may apply if the offer is no longer available, when changing the travel period.
Can we tempt you with more adventures? You get 10% discount on the below additional activities when you book these with your package. Please contact our sales team to enhance your stay with some extra activities.
• Northern Ligths Hunting with Electric Snowmobile
• Dogsledding Under the Northern Lights
• Hike - Follow a Trapper's Footprints