Adventdalen
A wide, flat glacial valley east of Longyearbyen, and the main area for dog sledding, aurora viewing and reindeer watching.
The valley is broad and flat, with a river running through it. In winter, it is the starting point for dog sledding and snowmobile trips, and several sled dog kennels are located at the mouth of the valley. During the polar night, the area is far from city lights, which makes it a good place to see the aurora. Camps such as Barentz Camp offer aurora dinners. In summer, you can hike to see Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes, as well as the birds on the wetlands. At the end of the valley road are an aurora observatory and the old Mine No. 7. Armed guides must accompany you whenever you leave the residential area, because of the risk of polar bears.
Opening hours
Open all day (activities require a guided tour)
Nearby sights
- Hiorthhamn
- North Pole Expedition Museum
- Svalbard Museum
- Svalbard Church
- Taubanesentralen
- Svalbard Brewery
- Galleri Svalbard
- Polar Bear Warning Sign