BARENTSBURG

Barentsburg: A Living Arctic Heritage

Barentsburg, a vibrant Russian settlement on Svalbard, combines rich mining history with modern Arctic life. Home to an active coal mine, it welcomes visitors year-round to explore its unique culture, local brewery, and scenic surroundings. Barentsburg is where Arctic tradition meets warm hospitality

HOW TO GET HERE

The distance from Longyearbyen to Barentsburg is approximately 60-100 km, depending on the route, and there are no roads connecting the two settlements.

In winter, Barentsburg is accessible by snowmobiles from mid-February to early May. Choose one of our tours to explore the Arctic landscapes and experience the unique culture of Barentsburg:

Boundless Arctic – A multi-day snowmobile adventure through Svalbard’s most stunning landscapes, including Barentsburg.
Boundless Arctic Express – A shorter two-day snowmobile journey, perfect for a quick yet unforgettable Arctic experience.
One-Day Tour to Barentsburg – Ideal for a day trip to visit Barentsburg and return to Longyearbyen.

From early-June to late September, you can reach Barentsburg with our summer tours by boat. Choose one-day tour for a quick visit, or enjoy the Barentsburg Expedition tour with an overnight stay in Barentsburg for a deeper experience

The navigation season runs from mid-June until mid-October, with boats departing regularly from Longyearbyen.

For more details, visit our dedicated page: How to Get to Our Settlements.

ACCOMMODATION

We uphold the rich traditions of Russian hospitality, ensuring attention to detail in every aspect of your stay. From engraved and branded mugs to Russian chocolates and meticulously folded towels, we prioritize your comfort.

Our reception is available 24/7, ready to assist you whenever needed.

Hotel Barentsburg offers accommodation in 46 rooms, including 5 SUITE/FAMILY rooms and 41 TWIN/DOUBLE rooms.

The first floor houses a reception desk, bar, restaurant, sauna, and a meeting room for business arrangements.

Additionally, our hotel ensures stable Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the premises for your convenience.

Hotel Barentsburg

The most affordable hostel in Svalbard. It is cozy and tidy, with a homely charm to it.

Its room capacity includes 30 TWIN and TRIPLE rooms.
Total number of places: 78
On each floor, there are a kitchen, 4 toilets, and 4 shower units.

Hostel Pomor

WHAT TO DO

Sauna
500 NOK / 2 hours

Dogsledding

Tour to the Mine
700 NOK / Person

Fitness Center
100/150 NOK

Cinema Tour
90 NOK

ArtArctic Museum & Gallery

EAT & DRINK

Krasniy Medved is the first brewery on Svalbard that was open in 2012. There are only two breweries on the archipelago and the second one was open in Longyearbyen in 2015. Since 1928 there have been “a dry law” on Svalbard meaning that you could buy an only limited volume of hard alcohol. Until 2014 it had been forbidden to produce alcohol drinks including beer stronger than 2.5 degrees so the first beer in Krasniy Medved was brewed in less than 2.5 degrees.

Brewery & Restaurant & Bar
Red Bear

Krasniy Medved is the first brewery on Svalbard that was open in 2012. There are only two breweries on the archipelago and the second one was open in Longyearbyen in 2015. Since 1928 there have been “a dry law” on Svalbard meaning that you could buy an only limited volume of hard alcohol. Until 2014 it had been forbidden to produce alcohol drinks including beer stronger than 2.5 degrees so the first beer in Krasniy Medved was brewed in less than 2.5 degrees.

Icebreaker Bar Krasin