Fruene
Opened in 2003 in the town center, this café doubles as an artisanal chocolate workshop and is a budget-friendly spot for lunch.
Fruene opened in 2003 in the Lompensenteret shopping mall and is often called the world's northernmost chocolate workshop. The shop sells handmade chocolates and local goods, with white chocolate polar bears being a popular souvenir. Light meals include a daily soup, sandwiches, pasta, and cakes, and visitors highly praise the hot chocolate. It is popular with both locals and tourists, and can get especially crowded on cruise ship days. Averaging around NOK 200 to 300 per person, it is a relatively affordable option in town. Located in the town center mall, it is within walking distance of all central hotels.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Svalbard Museum
- North Pole Expedition Museum
- Svalbard Church
- Taubanesentralen
- Svalbard Brewery
- Polar Bear Warning Sign
- Galleri Svalbard
- Huset