Longyearbyen

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Tromso is part of all routes for Spitsbergen Voyages

If you never been to Tromsø it could well be worth stopping on your way to or from Spitsbergen. The cultural and commercial centre of northern Norway built on an island surrounded by deep fjords, tall mountains and protected by a maze of seaways from the Arctic Ocean.
 
Tromsø has three national Parks close by and there are many ways to explore this huge wilderness area. You can take your pick of transport, car, horse, kayak, canoe, foot or up the Riesa River by boat. Places to visit are glaciers, farms, galleries, fishing villages.
 
 

Travel Information

Flight Information
 
The same plane that brings people in takes back those leaving Longyearbyen. This is the simple way – there may also be night flights at about half price but then you may have accommodation problems.
 
Getting to Tromsø seems to be the target and there are good flights from Oslo’s main airports (OSL) NOT Oslo Sandefjord (TRF). From there you can continue on to Longyearbyen.
 
An initial search for 2012 (done in Oct 2011) appears to show that there are SAS flights from Tromso to Longyearbyen on 20th Sep 2012, and a return flight on 30th Sep 2012. Use the link below to make a search.
 
The flight that arrives at 13:55 on 21st Sept is cutting it a bit fine, and the ships office have advised getting the flight on 20th instead and staying locally. This is due to the fact that they will endeavour to depart on 21st Sept as soon as possible, and if the flight is delayed for any reason, you may, quite literally, 'miss the boat'.
 
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
 
It is possible to fly London Heathrow - Longyearbyen with SAS via Olso or Copenhagen, and it usually entails an overnight stop somewhere on the journey.
 
You can also fly to Tromsø from Trondheim.
 
Please click here for a general map including locations mentioned.
 
   

Accomodation in Tromso

Tromsø has a good selection of Hotels etc see http://www.visit-tromso.no/

 

 

 

 

Clarion Collection Hotel are good quality and conveniently placed in Tromsø

 

Longyearbyen

In the summer the best thing to do in Longyearbyen is to get on a ship to explore the fjords, glaciers and wild life of the remote northern islands of Spitsbergern also known as Svalbad or Svalbard.

There are only a few hotels in Longyearbyen so the summer rates are quite high. The Guesthouse below was recommended by the ships crew. It is still Scandinavian prices of around £57 for a single but a lot cheaper than the hotels and more character.

Gjestehuset “102” – The Guest House "102"
The oldest and most experienced of the miners lived in the “102” Guest House; they earned the most and had the most cash “on account”. The house was also called “Millionærheimen” or “The Millionaire Home”, and as it held the best standard of all the residences in Nybyen, it was a very popular place to live.

Today, the “Millionaire Home” is used as a guest house for travellers. It offers lodging with a special touch and an informal atmosphere. Here, you will get to know the other residents, and often, experiences and tips are exchanged in the course of the common breakfast.

The house has kept its standard from the times of the miners. These are lodgings suitable for the traveller who prioritises the experiences over a modern hotel room that you could find anywhere else in the world.

The guest house has 32 rooms divided by its two floors, shared TV rooms and kitchens for self-housekeeping. There are several bathrooms with shower and WC’s, and each room contains its own sink. Those who opt for the shared bedrooms should be prepared to share their room with other guests of both sexes.

Welcome to a night stop with history and soul. Our hosts will make sure that you have a pleasant stay!

E-mail: info@gjestehuset102.no
Phone: (+47) 79 02 57 16
Fax:  (+47) 79 02 56 81


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