Longyearbyen Camping

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  • The world's northernmost site on the scenic island of Spitsbergen
  • An electric fence for safety; take trips to surrounding settlements
  • Spectacular views over a bird-filled fjord, often visited by reindeer
There’s oft much talk about sleeping peacefully under the starry night sky, but ever wondered what it’s like to snooze under the midnight sun instead? Well as this is the world’s northernmost site (in the world’s northernmost town), between early spring and autumn the sun never sets... So if in need of a top up of vitamin D, make tracks for a stay at Longyearbyen Camping. The friendly site team will happily help sort excursions and find good hiking trails from the site; it’s worth noting that all visitors to Svalbard are required by law to carry a rifle when leaving any settlement to go out into the wilderness, for more than 3,000 polar bears inhabit the isle’s icy lands. Local tour operators in Longyearbyen organise all sorts of adventurous excursions, from boat trips and dog sledding adventures to snowmobiling and quad bike tours; also generously, visitors can borrow bikes at no charge from the tourist information office. With views over a bird-filled fjord towards mountains in the middle distance, this spectacular site’s guests come here for a peaceful and highly scenic stay among Arctic nature, as it's oft visited by the wild likes of curious reindeer, leucistic barnacle geese and heaps of other feathered migratory critters. In the summer here, temperatures average between two and and 15 degrees centigrade, so be sure to pack up your long johns and other thermal garb – aside from that fear not, for a camping stove shall not be required: stays are made most cosy, as at your disposal is a service complex with guest amenities like a heated bathroom and a fully equipped communal kitchen.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Rent a tent 10
Opens 27 May
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • A charge of 10 NOK per 5 minutes applies for the use of the shower. No cars are allowed at the site, parking is at the airport (300m away). Please note that the ground type is permafrost, meaning permanently frozen. Please note that dogs must not scare wildlife as it is a nature site.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Swedish

Open from Mon, 27 May to

Reviews

Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Longyearbyen Camping

Hotellneset

Longyearbyen

Svalbard

Norway

9171

Directions

Timezone

Arctic/Longyearbyen +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

78.24895°N
15.49823°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

It’s a 45-minute walk into Longyearbyen, where you can borrow bikes free of charge from the local tourist office, plus you’re handily placed for day trips to Bjørndalen for scenic views over the Isfjord coast. You can join spectacular hiking routes right on site, but be aware that all who leave any sort of settlement are required by law to carry a rifle, for more than 3,000 polar bears roam the glacial lands of Svalbard. Mountaineering, dogsledding on wheels and boat trips to nearby settlements are among the Arctic outdoorsy options available during summer around here. Due to the remoteness of this isle’s icy cool expanse, it’s necessary for most excursions to be led by a local tour operator, which you can ask the friendly Longyearbyen folk a about.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

  • Does Longyearbyen Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Longyearbyen Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Longyearbyen Camping? It’s a 45-minute walk into Longyearbyen, where you can borrow bikes free of charge from the local tourist office, plus you’re handily placed for day trips to Bjørndalen for scenic views over … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Longyearbyen Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Longyearbyen Camping? From $50.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.