Svalbard is Arctic wilderness — polar bears, midnight sun, and abandoned mining towns.
Wonderful Tourist Locations
Must-see destinations and iconic landmarks in Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Longyearbyen
World's northernmost town and Arctic gateway.
Global Seed Vault
Doomsday vault buried in permafrost.
Pyramiden
Abandoned Soviet mining ghost town.
Top Restaurants in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Famous dining destinations, local flavours, and must-try culinary experiences.
Arctic
Huset Restaurant
Longyearbyen
In Longyearbyen, Huset serves Arctic gourmet cuisine—reindeer, seal, and Svalbard grouse—paired with one of Norway's largest wine cellars in a historic building. Polar expedition guests dine here after aurora viewing. Svalbard's most acclaimed fine-dining restaurant.
Arctic Pub
Kroa
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen's beloved pub and restaurant serves burgers, pizza, and Arctic specialties in a cozy setting popular with miners, scientists, and tourists. Its warm atmosphere is essential in the high Arctic. Svalbard's most popular casual dining spot.
Nordic-Arctic
Funken Lodge Restaurant
Longyearbyen
At Funken Lodge overlooking the Adventfjord, the restaurant offers refined Nordic cuisine with glacier views and midnight sun in summer. Special-occasion diners appreciate its elegant Arctic setting. Among Svalbard's top upscale restaurants.