Meet Kristoffer
Languages spoken: Norwegian and English.
Experience and background: Originally from Trondheim, Kristoffer moved to Longyearbyen in 2021 to study outdoor life at Svalbard Folkehøgskole. He started working as a summer guide for Hurtigruten Svalbard in 2022.
Special interests: Kristoffer has a passion for Svalbard’s unique political landscape. From the Svalbard Treaty to local governance, he loves discussing how everything from geographical location to legislation has shaped life here. Ever wondered why there’s a Russian town on Norwegian soil or why alcohol quotas exist? Kristoffer has the answers!
Most rewarding part of the job: "Sharing the big and small things that make this archipelago so special with our guests."
Favourite memory on Svalbard: A cabin trip to Nordenskiöldtoppen, where he witnessed the most spectacular northern lights he had ever seen.
When not on Svalbard… Kristoffer enjoys traveling to lesser-known destinations around the world.
Why do I guide on Svalbard?
"I first visited Svalbard in 2014 and was completely captivated by this place. When the opportunity arose to move here, it was an easy decision!"
Becoming a guide was a natural choice for Kristoffer, a job that lets him be outdoors all the time and talk as much as he wants about Svalbard!