Isfjorden
The largest fjord on Spitsbergen Island. Longyearbyen lies on its shore, and summer boat tours offer whales and glaciers.
Isfjorden stretches about 100 km, with many side fjords reaching inland. Its shores are flat-topped mountains and glaciers. In summer, boat tours, speedboats and kayaking groups departing from Longyearbyen travel through the fjord, where visitors can see whales, seals and seabirds such as puffins. Trips to Barentsburg, Pyramiden and Esmarkbreen all pass through here. Short midnight-sun cruises are also available. Out on the water it is only a few degrees even in summer, so wear warm, windproof clothing.
Opening hours
Summer boat tours only
Nearby sights
- Mine 3 (Gruve 3)
- Platåberget
- Svalbard Global Seed Vault
- Larsbreen & Sarkofagen
- Longyearbreen Glacier Hike
- Polar Bear Warning Sign
- Huset
- Galleri Svalbard