Esmarkbreen
A tidewater glacier on the north shore of Isfjorden. Summer boat tours often combine it with Barentsburg, offering close views of calving ice.
Esmarkbreen flows from Oscar II Land into Ymer Bay. Its ice wall is tall and bright blue, and it is a common destination for fjord boat tours from Longyearbyen. The sail takes about 2–3 hours, and it is often combined with Barentsburg in a full-day route. In front of the glacier you may see floating ice, seals and kittiwakes, and on fine days, the reflections of distant mountains. It is cold out at sea, so bring a hat and gloves.
Opening hours
Summer boat tours only
Nearby sights
- Barentsburg
- Isfjorden
- Mine 3 (Gruve 3)
- Platåberget
- Larsbreen & Sarkofagen
- Svalbard Global Seed Vault
- Longyearbreen Glacier Hike
- Ny-Ålesund