Your stay — Basecamp
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Svalbard kirke (803 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lompensenteret — 407 m · ~5 min walk
WildPhoto Travel — 109 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Apotek 1 Spitsbergen — 431 m · ~5 min walk
SvalbardBua — 373 m · ~5 min walk
Emergency Contacts
LongyearbyenLongyearbyen uses Norway's unified emergency number 112 for police, fire, and ambulance. For non-urgent police matters, dial 02800. The local hospital (Longyearbyen Sykehus) can be reached at +47 79 02 11 00. For mountain rescue or polar bear emergencies, contact the Governor of Svalbard (Sysselmesteren) at +47 79 02 43 00.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Longyearbyen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Basecamp
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Apotek 1 Spitsbergen — 431 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Svalbard Airport (LYR) → Funken Lodge
💡 Book by phone (+47 79 02 13 75) as taxis are scarce; the driver will likely share local stories on the short ride up the hill.
Svalbard Airport (LYR) → Funken Lodge
💡 Ask the hotel to arrange a minibus for groups of 4+; it works out cheaper than a standard taxi with luggage.
Svalbard Airport (LYR) → Funken Lodge (stop: Nybyen roundabout, then 5-min walk uphill)
💡 Drop-off is at the roundabout, not the hotel door—walk up the steep road; in winter, wear boots, not heels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Basecamp?
Check-in at Basecamp is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Longyearbyen
💡 Go early in the morning to avoid school groups. Allow 90 minutes to see everything properly.
💡 Check the noticeboard outside for free weekly concerts and talks. It's open most afternoons but hours vary—just push the door.
💡 Pop in during the week for the midday organ recital on Thursdays. The volunteer hosts are happy to chat.
💡 Walk here at sunset for the quietest atmosphere. Respect the signs — permafrost means no photography of individual graves.
💡 Pick up a free town map from the tourist office (Nybyen). Stop at the coal mining memorial on the hill—best view of the valley. Takes about 45 minutes.
💡 Download the offline map from Visit Svalbard before you go — mobile signal disappears quickly. Stop at the red hut 2.5 km in for shelter and a thermos of tea.
💡 Walk the 1km from town or take a taxi for 100 NOK. Visit in late afternoon for dramatic Arctic light. No tours, but the visitor centre at UNIS (University Centre in Svalbard) has a small free exhibition.
💡 Walk up from town via the trail behind Nybyen — it adds 10 minutes but gives better views. Binoculars help to see the vault door clearly.