Tempelfjorden & Tunabreen
Tempelfjorden / Tunabreen
The end point of the classic snowmobile route, where you can get close to the blue ice wall of Tunabreen on a frozen fjord.
Tempelfjorden lies northeast of Longyearbyen. In winter and spring, the sea surface freezes over, and snowmobile groups leave town and cross the Sassen Valley for about 2 hours to reach the fjord. You can stop in front of Tunabreen glacier to take photos, and if you are lucky, you may see ice caves or seals. In summer, boats sail into the fjord to view the glacier. The full trip takes about 6 to 8 hours. You must join an organized tour and hold a valid driving licence to ride a snowmobile. The tour provides insulated jumpsuits and an armed guide. The hunting cabin of the writer Ritter is also nearby.
Opening hours
Guided tours only (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Nordenskiöld Glacier
- Pyramiden
- Skansbukta
- Kjell Henriksen Observatory
- Adventdalen
- Hiorthhamn
- North Pole Expedition Museum
- Svalbard Museum