Longyearbyen in a nutshell - sightseeing with local experts
Difficulty level
1
Suitable for everyone
Duration
2 hours
Age limit
0 years
Period
Jan - Dec
A guided taxi tour around Longyearbyen offers a good dose of local knowledge, an overview of the various attractions, and, most importantly, an introduction to the general history of Svalbard.
The tour takes you past local mines, research areas, the town centre, the church, and near the Svalbard Global Seed Vault (150 metres away). Along the way, there will be stops for photography, allowing you to capture the unique surroundings. Wildlife varies with the seasons, and during the Polar Night, you might be lucky enough to witness the magical northern lights dancing across the sky. The driving route may be adjusted in case of closed roads or bad weather."