Longyearbyen Camping

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Indian summer
View from the accommodation area
From 2021 longyearbyen camping operates with an electric fence around the site.
Signage around the park

  • 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.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Rent a tent 10
Opens 26 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 hen/stag 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, 26 May to

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Hacia mucho tiempo que queríamos a Svalbard a descubrir el archipiélago. Como…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Daniel I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Ready tent

Liked: Hacia mucho tiempo que queríamos a Svalbard a descubrir el archipiélago. Como nuestro interés era ver cosas decidimos hacer un viaje los cost. Nos lo organizamos nosotros mismos. La idea era no gastar mucho en alojamiento y manutención para realizar el mayor numero posible de actividades con un presupuesto muy ajustado.
El camping era el lugar perfecto ya que para dormir era lo más económico de la zona y nos permitía cocinar a nosotros mismos.
Duermes en tienda de campaña, en esterilla y con saco. Tienes la opción de llevarlo tú material o ellos te lo proporcionan a un precio muy asequible, además sus tiendas están perfectamente adaptadas al frío y viento, son diferentes a los típicos iglús.Recomiendo usar su material, ya que la tienda es la idóneo, sus colchonetas confort mat son muy cómodas y los sacos suficiente calientes para el clima de allí (15-21 Agosto)
La mayor parte del tiempo que estés en el camping podrás hacerlo dentro del comedor común, hay varias mesas, bancos para sentarse un sofá donde podrás relajarte y leer tranquilamente, la cocina está por duplicado y están totalmente equipadas: ollas , sartenes, cafeteras, hervidores de agua, menaje etc.
Una de las paredes es completamente de cristal y otra la mitad. Eso, más el monocular de gran alcance que tienen y varios binoculares, te proporcionarán unas vistas espectaculares.
Si vas a conocer la región que mejor que desayunar , comer o cenar con esas vistas y no las de algún restaurante?
Allí la gente es muy respetuosa con el espacio de los demás, se respira paz y tranquilidad. La mayor parte del tiempo y la gran cantidad de viajeros que llegan en solitario hacen que esté todo el mundo relajado y en silencio. Se pueden mantener largas conversaciones, siempre y cuando lo hagas en un tono de voz moderado sin molestar a nadie.
Los baños están limpios y cuidados.
Las duchas cuestan 10NOK=0,8€ , pero si eres valiente y te quieres ahorrar eso siempre puedes darte un año el fiordo y te regalarán una ducha de agua caliente!!!

Yo sin duda volveré, el lugar es espectacular y no te lo terminas

Por cierto , el perímetro está vallado con una valla electrificada, tienen 2 Huskys: Gollom y Gandalf, así que puedes estar tranquilo por los osos!

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From the manager: Dear Daniel,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback.
It was great seeing you and your friends enjoying your time at the campsite; taking your time for a real espresso, and relaxing while enjoying the view.

Welcome back another time!

Super Camping!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Polecam bez zastanowienia oczywiście tym, którzy lubją takie klimaty. Obsługa…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Piotr W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Ready tent

Liked: Super Camping!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Polecam bez zastanowienia oczywiście tym, którzy lubją takie klimaty. Obsługa super, kuchnia super wyposażona, czyściutko i milo. Klimat jak w domu. Uwielbialiśmy z synem tam przebywać. POLECAM przez duże P

Disliked: Może brak WI-Fi ale dla nas nie był to problem

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback.
You are very welcome back another time!

Would love to come again 👍

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Ready tent

Liked: a great place for travelers, open-minded people who like nature - upon arrival you are immediately there, upon departure - you check in your luggage and return to the campsite for coffee, plenty of space in the tent, clean, warm and well-equipped kitchen, helpful staff, adequate number of bathrooms, close you can swim, possibly a microwave would be useful.

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From the manager: Thank you for your positive feedback, welcome back another time!


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Longyearbyen Camping? From $57.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.