Svalbard globale frøhvelv
A vault dug into the permafrost near Longyearbyen to preserve seeds of crops from around the world; it is not open to the public.
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Longyearbyen: airports, things to do and where to stay
Longyearbyen is the largest settlement in Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago under Norwegian sovereignty. A former coal-mining town, it has the Global Seed Vault, museums and a polar bear risk outside the settlement.
Longyearbyen airports
From the airport to central Longyearbyen
Svalbard Longyear airport is about 4 km from central Longyearbyen.
Bus
A bus links the airport with the centre of Longyearbyen.
Taxi
Taxis serve the airport; in small places it is best to book ahead.
Longyearbyen
Things to do in Longyearbyen
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Longyearbyen?
Longyearbyen is served by Svalbard Longyear (LYR).
How far is the airport from central Longyearbyen?
Svalbard Longyear airport is about 4 km from central Longyearbyen.
How do I get from the airport to central Longyearbyen?
From Svalbard Longyear airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Longyearbyen?
Highlights of Longyearbyen include Svalbard globale frøhvelv, Svalbardmuseet, Svalbard kirke, and Gruve 3.
Photo credits
- Svalbard globale frøhvelv: Dag Endresen, Attribution, Wikimedia Commons
- Svalbardmuseet: In Vitrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Svalbard kirke: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gruve 3: Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons