Longyearbyen is the largest settlement on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard and Jan Mayen in the Arctic Ocean. It is located on the western coast of the island of Spitsbergen and is the northernmost settlement in the world with a population of over 2000 people.
Longyearbyen was founded in 1906 by John Munroe Longyear, an American entrepreneur who set up a coal mining operation in the area. It was the first permanent settlement on Svalbard, and the town quickly grew to become a major hub for the coal mining industry in the region.
Longyearbyen is located in a unique environment, surrounded by mountains and glaciers, and is one of the northernmost settlements in the world. It is located just 1,300 km from the North Pole, and the climate is extremely cold and harsh, with average temperatures in the summer months rarely exceeding 0°C.
Longyearbyen has a rich history, and was the site of a major battle during World War II in 1941. The Battle of Longyearbyen saw German troops take control of the town, and it was the only battle to take place on Norwegian soil during the war.
Today, Longyearbyen is a popular tourist destination, with a range of activities on offer including skiing, dog sledding, and snowmobiling. It is also home to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which was established in 2008 to protect the world’s crop diversity in the event of a global disaster.
Experience Longyearbyen with unforgettable activities by our partner GetYourGuide. The offer is also ideal as a special gift idea for family and friends who are planning to visit Longyearbyen. Cancellations are possible up to 24h before the start of the activity (unless otherwise stated in the activity description), with a full refund of the booking price.
Longyearbyen in Svalbard and Jan Mayen experiences a cold and dry climate throughout the year. During the winter months, temperatures range from -25°C to -4°C, with the coldest temperatures occurring in January and February. During the summer months, temperatures range from 0°C to 10°C, with the warmest temperatures occurring in June and July. Precipitation is low, with an average of around 11 inches of snow per year. The sun is visible for around four hours a day in the winter and up to twenty hours a day in the summer.
Our weather forecast for Longyearbyen helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Apr. 29th 2024 Apr. 29th 2024 | max: 0.0 °C min: -5.1 °C |
15.1 m/s 18.0 m/s |
39.4 % 22.5 m |
90.0 % 1,026 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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Apr. 30th 2024 Apr. 30th 2024 | max: -1.2 °C min: -4.2 °C |
11.9 m/s 13.3 m/s |
51.8 % 18.1 m |
88.3 % 1,026 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
|
May. 1st 2024 May. 1st 2024 | max: -1.8 °C min: -5.1 °C |
11.5 m/s 13.3 m/s |
93.5 % 13.6 m |
87.6 % 1,027 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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May. 2nd 2024 May. 2nd 2024 | max: -2.7 °C min: -5 °C |
11.9 m/s 14.0 m/s |
89.2 % 2.7 m |
92.7 % 1,031 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
|
May. 3rd 2024 May. 3rd 2024 | max: -3.8 °C min: -9.2 °C |
5.4 m/s 5.4 m/s |
43.0 % 19.0 m |
83.9 % 1,027 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
|
May. 4th 2024 May. 4th 2024 | max: -4.7 °C min: -10.1 °C |
7.2 m/s 7.6 m/s |
20.9 % 24.1 m |
78.4 % 1,029 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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May. 5th 2024 May. 5th 2024 | max: -5.4 °C min: -10.3 °C |
4.7 m/s 4.3 m/s |
6.7 % 23.4 m |
78.4 % 1,033 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
|
May. 6th 2024 May. 6th 2024 | max: -4.1 °C min: -10.2 °C |
10.1 m/s 9.0 m/s |
21.4 % 24.1 m |
73.9 % 1,028 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
|
May. 7th 2024 May. 7th 2024 | max: -4.7 °C min: -11 °C |
9.6 m/s 8.4 m/s |
63.6 % 22.2 m |
72.8 % 1,018 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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May. 8th 2024 May. 8th 2024 | max: -4.7 °C min: -7.6 °C |
11.5 m/s 12.2 m/s |
81.6 % 16.2 m |
81.9 % 1,010 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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May. 9th 2024 May. 9th 2024 | max: -2.2 °C min: -7.7 °C |
15.5 m/s 20.2 m/s |
93.4 % 10.6 m |
88.1 % 1,012 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
|
May. 10th 2024 May. 10th 2024 | max: -1.5 °C min: -6.7 °C |
17.6 m/s 23.4 m/s |
67.7 % 14.8 m |
87.0 % 1,020 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
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May. 11th 2024 May. 11th 2024 | max: -0.4 °C min: -3.8 °C |
16.9 m/s 18.7 m/s |
81.4 % 14.7 m |
90.7 % 1,013 hPa |
00:00:00 00:00:00 |
Would you like to travel to Longyearbyen on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Longyearbyen.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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May 22nd 2024 Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024 | AIDAluna | 10:00 am | 12:00 am | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 23rd 2024 Thursday, 23rd of May 2024 | AIDAluna | 12:00 am | 01:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 28th 2024 Tuesday, 28th of May 2024 | LE LYRIAL | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 4th 2024 Tuesday, 4th of Jun. 2024 | LE LYRIAL | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 5th 2024 Wednesday, 5th of Jun. 2024 | Norwegian Star | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 6th 2024 Thursday, 6th of Jun. 2024 | Norwegian Star | 12:00 am | 12:30 am | |
Jun. 9th 2024 Sunday, 9th of Jun. 2024 | LE BOREAL | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 10th 2024 Monday, 10th of Jun. 2024 | AIDAluna | 10:00 am | 12:00 am | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 11th 2024 Tuesday, 11th of Jun. 2024 | AIDAluna | 12:00 am | 01:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 11th 2024 Tuesday, 11th of Jun. 2024 | LE LYRIAL | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 15th 2024 Saturday, 15th of Jun. 2024 | HANSEATIC inspiration | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 16th 2024 Sunday, 16th of Jun. 2024 | LE BOREAL | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 16th 2024 Sunday, 16th of Jun. 2024 | Norwegian Star | 09:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 17th 2024 Monday, 17th of Jun. 2024 | Norwegian Star | 12:00 am | 02:00 am | |
Jun. 18th 2024 Tuesday, 18th of Jun. 2024 | LE LYRIAL | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 20th 2024 Thursday, 20th of Jun. 2024 | Seabourn Venture | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 23rd 2024 Sunday, 23rd of Jun. 2024 | LE BOREAL | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 23rd 2024 Sunday, 23rd of Jun. 2024 | MSC Preziosa | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jun. 25th 2024 Tuesday, 25th of Jun. 2024 | LE LYRIAL | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 26th 2024 Wednesday, 26th of Jun. 2024 | Silver Wind Expedition | 06:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jun. 29th 2024 Saturday, 29th of Jun. 2024 | AIDAluna | 10:00 am | 12:00 am | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 30th 2024 Sunday, 30th of Jun. 2024 | AIDAluna | 12:00 am | 01:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 1st 2024 Monday, 1st of Jul. 2024 | Mein Schiff 7 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jul. 2nd 2024 Tuesday, 2nd of Jul. 2024 | LE LYRIAL | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 5th 2024 Friday, 5th of Jul. 2024 | HANSEATIC inspiration | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 7th 2024 Sunday, 7th of Jul. 2024 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 9th 2024 Tuesday, 9th of Jul. 2024 | LE LYRIAL | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 11th 2024 Thursday, 11th of Jul. 2024 | LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 11th 2024 Thursday, 11th of Jul. 2024 | Seabourn Venture | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 14th 2024 Sunday, 14th of Jul. 2024 | Mein Schiff 7 | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Jul. 14th 2024 Sunday, 14th of Jul. 2024 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 14th 2024 Sunday, 14th of Jul. 2024 | Silver Wind Expedition | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jul. 15th 2024 Monday, 15th of Jul. 2024 | HANSEATIC inspiration | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 18th 2024 Thursday, 18th of Jul. 2024 | AIDAluna | 10:00 am | 12:00 am | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 18th 2024 Thursday, 18th of Jul. 2024 | HANSEATIC nature | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 19th 2024 Friday, 19th of Jul. 2024 | AIDAluna | 12:00 am | 01:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 21st 2024 Sunday, 21st of Jul. 2024 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 22nd 2024 Monday, 22nd of Jul. 2024 | MS Hamburg | 06:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 23rd 2024 Tuesday, 23rd of Jul. 2024 | LE LYRIAL | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 23rd 2024 Tuesday, 23rd of Jul. 2024 | MS Hamburg | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
Jul. 23rd 2024 Tuesday, 23rd of Jul. 2024 | Scenic Eclipse | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 26th 2024 Friday, 26th of Jul. 2024 | LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 28th 2024 Sunday, 28th of Jul. 2024 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jul. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Jul. 2024 | LE LYRIAL | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Aug. 1st 2024 Thursday, 1st of Aug. 2024 | Mein Schiff 7 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Aug. 2nd 2024 Friday, 2nd of Aug. 2024 | AIDAluna | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 7th 2024 Wednesday, 7th of Aug. 2024 | MS Marina | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Aug. 8th 2024 Thursday, 8th of Aug. 2024 | MS Marina | 12:00 am | 02:00 am | |
Aug. 10th 2024 Saturday, 10th of Aug. 2024 | MSC Preziosa | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Aug. 11th 2024 Sunday, 11th of Aug. 2024 | HANSEATIC inspiration | 12:00 am | 12:00 am |
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