Bergen - Svalbard - Bergen
The Svalbard Line
All-inclusive Arctic cruise to Svalbard & back, with fjords, wildlife & Midnight Sun
- July 2026 - September 2027
- 15 days
- 14 Ports
- All-inclusive
Learn about daily life in the northernmost town in the world on this walking tour of Longyearbyen, ending at the Svalbard Museum.
Highlights
Explore the streets and colourful buildings of Longyearbyen’s town centre
Photograph one of Longyearbyen’s famous polar bear warning signs
Step inside one of the northernmost churches in the world, dating from 1921
How it works
Your walk begins at the harbour, where you’ll set off with your guide towards one of the iconic polar bear warning signs that mark the edge of town. Beyond this point, it’s mandatory to carry protection against polar bears – a reminder of how closely the settlement sits to the Arctic wilderness.
Next, visit Svalbard Church, a striking red building framed by the surrounding Arctic landscape. Dating from 1921, it was the northernmost church in the world until 2017. Spend around 15 minutes soaking up the atmosphere inside and hearing about the church’s role in this close-knit community.
Continuing through Longyearbyen’s town centre, your guide shares stories and insights about the settlement’s past and present. Along the way, you’ll pass colourful buildings, shops and cafés that offer a glimpse into everyday life in this remarkable Arctic town.
Your tour ends outside the Svalbard Museum. From here, you can choose to visit the museum independently (entry not included) or continue exploring Longyearbyen at your own pace.
Excursion is subject to a minimum number of participants.
Before you book
Activity level
Active: Good mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 30 guests
Availability
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Transport
Walking
Food & drink
No food or drink included
What to bring
Dress according to the weather
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions our guests ask most often
If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.
However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.
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Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.
Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.
Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most
Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed
Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed
Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed
These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.
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