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9178 Barentsburg
Svalbard, Norway
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BARENTSBURG FITNESS CENTRE

Welcome to our newly renovated Fitness Centre!
Achieve your fitness goals and enjoy diverse activities in our facility. Dive into our refreshing pool, train in a fully equipped gym, or play Basketball, Badminton, or Table Tennis in our versatile sports hall. There’s something for everyone!

THE
SWIMMINGPOOL
Skip the Ice, Dive into Comfort!
In Barentsburg, adventurous souls often embrace the Russian tradition of "morzhei" or "walrus" swimming, taking icy dips in the fjords. But why brave the cold when you can enjoy our newly opened, temperature-controlled swimming pool?

Experience the thrill of swimming without the chill. Dive into comfort and let the ice swimmers have their fun – we've got all the warmth you need right here.

SCHEDULE:
Monday: 10:00 - 16:00 & 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday: 9:00 - 15:00 & 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: closed
Friday: 12:00 - 20:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00

Price:
150 NOK per entry
RULES:
  • Please bring a change of shoes​
  • Swimming caps are provided at the pool or it is also possible to buy swimming caps from our department store
  • Children under 14 years are admitted only if accompanied by their parents.
  • Please bring soap and a towel with you, entrance to the pool is only allowed after taking a shower in swimwear
  • Descent and exit from the pool is carried out only through a ladder installed in the pool; Jumping into the pool is not permitted
  • We ask that swimmers always remain on the right side of the lane, as we have to share lanes
  • Please do not sit or lean on the lane deviders
  • Please do not run, jump or scream in the swimminghall
Photo by Jacob
Photo by Kolya
Photo by Oliver
Photo by Leo
Photo by Paul
Photo by Lea
Photo by Fabrice
Photo by Alex
THE GYM
Out with the old, in with the new!
Did you know? The kettlebell used today in gyms, originated in Russia (called "girya"), and was originally used by farmers to weigh crops!

Well, at our Fitness Center we've upgraded from old crop bells to sleek, modern kettlebells in our newly renovated gym! From the fields of history to our state-of-the-art facility, we're here to help you achieve your fitness goals with the best equipment available.

SCHEDULE:
Weekdays: 11:00 - 21:00
Weekends: 11:00 - 20:00


Price:
150 NOK per entry
RULES:
  • Entrance for children under 15 years old without parents is prohibited
  • Only sportshoes are allowed on the treadmill
  • Please bring your own towel and be sure to wipe down equipment after use, we advise you bring your own water bottle along too... stay hydrated!
  • Please replace all weights and handheld equipment where you found them
  • Be sure to disassemble the exercise machine or barbells when you are done and replace them where they belong
Photo by Jacob
Photo by Kolya
Photo by Oliver
Photo by Leo
Photo by Paul
Photo by Lea
THE SPORTS HALL
Unveiling Our Renovated Indoor Sports Hall:
Where Fitness Meets Fun!
Step into our newly renovated indoor sports hall, where you can shoot hoops, play badminton, and challenge friends to table tennis. In Barentsburg, even in the Arctic cold, sports like these thrive indoors, offering a unique blend of athleticism and Arctic adventure.

SCHEDULE:
Weekdays: 11:00 - 21:00
Weekends: 11:00 - 20:00

Price:
100 NOK per entry

Sports:
Badminton, Table Tennis
& Basketball
Photo by Jacob
Photo by Kolya
Photo by Oliver