Adventures
Our remote Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel is situated about 90 km west of Longyearbyen, and we use a day driving there. During this mini expedition we will drive across glaciers, snow-clad mountains and frozen fjords, and visit interesting historical sites. We stop for lunch as we travel in the wild nature and make sure to make photo stops.
Min. age 15
Experience the best of what Svalbard has to offer in summertime; glaciers, hiking, wildlife, and new friends in fellow explorers and your Arctic nature guide. Enjoy your time at the comfortable and world northernmost situated lodge, lurking in the moraine by Nordenskiold glacier. Immerse yourself in the true wilderness feeling at Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel, at the very west coast of Spitsbergen.
Join us for a trip that really is a balm for your soul. Travel through the arctic scenery, experience the arctic silence and discover a hotel at the end of the world. Top of your adventure with a menu from one of the best kitchen on the island.
Min. age 15
About 100 miles northeast of Longyearbyen lays the mighty glacier Nordenskiöld. A vast destination where only the seals, polar bears, ptarmigan and arctic foxes live. Perched at the edge of the glacier lies Basecamp Nordenskiöld Lodge. To reach this secret escape we travel across shiny glaciers and by sharp mountains, toward the little frozen bay and our true expedition cabin.
Min. age 18
When experiencing the darkest season of the year some visitors’ states that the Arctic silence is a cosmos of colours. Spend a night at Basecamp Trapper’s Station and look out for the northern lights together with a 100 huskies. Join your arctic nature guide on an adventure in the deep valley or inside the glacier. Sleep well at the rustic Basecamp Hotel in Longyearbyen.
A winter adventure with dog sledge is an incredible way to experience Svalbard. Embark on an authentic trip where you travel with dog sledges through the Arctic landscape. A 1-day mini expedition is your place to shine as a musher for a day.
Join us for a dog sledding adventure across the beautiful landscapes in Svalbard accompanied by your team of Alaskan huskies and your experienced guide. This is the time to fully enjoy the beautiful arctic nature close to Longyearbyen. It is the perfect introduction to dog sledding and will for sure have you coming back for more.
Min age. 6
Christmas time in Longyearbyen gives you a magical holiday feeling. Situated in the kingdom of the polar bears, where the northern lights illuminate the sky on clear nights. Let us give you the true holiday spirit with winter adventures under an immense, starry sky. Relax and find peace in the rustic atmosphere of Basecamp Hotel, your home far away from home.
This is a hike for the adventurous souls! You are entering a frozen landscape hiding architectural secrets created by natures robust hands. The darkness of the polar night sweeps over us, while the snow and the moon illuminate the landscape more than you can imagine. Join us on a hiking experience out of the ordinary and explore inside the glacier.
Embark on a drive towards Adventdalen where you will experience what is shrouded in Svalbard’s wintry darkness. Travel away from the city lights and admire a sky that city dwellers never see. Learn more about northern lights and the dark season in Svalbard. Join us to Mount Breinosa and enjoy the view over the landscape so dark, hostile and unforgiving.
Step outside Longyearbyen and open the door to the Arctic wilderness. Get the real feeling of what Svalbard is about. Mush your own husky team, set your expedition camp and care for your dogs for five days. We head vest to Isfjord Radio. After two long days outdoors a stay in this boutique hotel will ensure that you have the energy needed for the journey back to Longyearbyen.
Embark on a 2-day adventure through the untamed wilderness of Svalbard. Spend one night in the charming Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel, situated on the windswept grounds of Kapp Linné. If you are looking for close encounters with arctic nature, bird and wildlife, this is the place to go. Who would have thought it would be possible to run a hotel with all the modern comforts of home in such a remote place?
Min. age 2
Experience the true Arctic Treasures around Templefjorden area. Enjoy the excitement of snowmobile driving and experience the arctic wildlife like seals, arctic fox, reindeer and polar bear. Last but not least we will reach the majestic glacier front of Von Post in Templefjorde
Min. age 8
The best summer adventures for nature lovers can be found in the true wilderness, far off the beaten tracks. Isfjord Radio will introduce you to the true Svalbard and the wonders of the High Arctic. After an adventurous day in the Arctic playground you will return to a warm and cosy living room, a homemade meal and a relax in your peaceful home on the windswept grounds of Kapp Linné.
Min. age 2
“West coast or death” These words represent the toughness of the arctic nature and the rough conditions also at Spitsbergen. However, when we leave Longyearbyen, fortunately we do not need to set our own lives at stake. Basecamp Spitsbergen is proud to offer you one of the most challenging dog sledge trips on the archipelago in a well-planned and safe way.
Spend your days exploring the wilderness together with your Arctic nature guide, and enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by your host when you arrive back at the hotel. Just as the former radio station manager hosted and served the Norewgian polar hero, Fritjof Nansen, Isfjord Radio’s own chef will prepare and serve you a tasty 5-course meal with a touch of local ingredients and unique combinations of flavours. Isfjord Radio is the perfect place to be on the lookout for the “Big Five” of Svalbard. The more time you spend in the Arctic wilderness, the more likely you are to cross walruses, polar bears, the Arctic fox, the Svalbard grouse and the Svalbard reindeer off your bucket list.
A wide fjord opens at 78°N on the west coast of Spitsbergen. Looking north you will see the distinct sailing mark Alkhornet. Looking south you will find Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel, your home far away from home. Isfjorden is a gigantic fjord complex with cultural monuments from all Svalbard’s historical periods. Hop on our Polarcircle boat and explore the glaciers and characteristic mountains, bird- and wildlife that is conspicuous with great activity and traffic of nesting birds.
Join us on an adventure to Barentsburg. The first impression is of being transported back in time to Soviet Russia; the town centre even features a statue of Lenin. A single road cuts through the small town. Old houses, dating back to the beginning of the 20th century, stand on both sides. The facades are a bit crooked and ramshackle. Some houses visibly bear the weight of history. In this place you can smell the past centuries in the air.
Join us on an open RIB boat fjord safari through the bright spring in Spitsbergen. In the wilderness it’s just you and surrounding mountains. Summer light revealing the treasures of the mountains and Arctic ocean. This is a half day excursions will take you to the birdcliffs by Bjørndalen and to historical Grumant.
For 6 days you will have the pleasure of observing and photographing the abundance of birdlife that Svalbard has to offer together with your local expert and guide. At this time, we have left the silence of winter behind and entered the exciting season of bird migration. Every cliff, lake and wetland are teeming with life. Join us at the end of the world for an exceptional and educative bird watching tour.
Are you looking for out-of the-box team building activities, or simply looking to recharge your batteries before the next quarter? Why not journey to the beautiful Nordenskiöld glacier in the High Arctic! Nordenskiold Lodge is nested in the glacier moraine by the foot of the mighty Nordenskiold glacier, far off the beaten path in the remote wilderness of Spitsbergen. Enjoy a much-needed digital detox combined with spectacular adventures far away from the civilization. Explore the hummocky moraine on foot, strap on your crampons for a glacier hike, and paddle alongside the glacier front while observing the rich wildlife. We will also stop by the modern ghost town of Pyramiden on our way back to Longyearbyen.
Join your Isfjord Radio guide on one of our favourite tracks along the old radio poles of the station given three optional route and activity alternatives. The hike will be approximately 10-16 km long depending on route.
Escape the town lights and busy life and join us for a unique Trapper’s Dinner at Trapper’s Station.
Join us on an adventure under the sun that never sets. On this trip you participate in taking the huskies out for a run with wagon wheels, and you will get to spend time in the dog yard before and after the dog sledding. Breathe in and enjoy the view of the Arctic countryside.
Min. age 6
This trip gives you a full day of dog sledding in combination with a visit to the ice cave. Accompanied by a team of huskies and our experienced guides you will glide silently across the beautiful landscape of Spitsbergen, where you can fully enjoy the silence and the magnificent arctic nature.
Min. age 8
Spitsbergen from north to south is considered one of the toughest skiing expeditions there is. 600km of changing weather conditions and tough terrain. At the same time, it is also one of the most unique and beautiful trips you can embark on, skiing through untouched arctic landscape.
Embark on a 5-day adventure filled with unique nature experiences, long breakfasts and Arctic inspired dinners. Find you holiday spirit surrounded by the driftwood walls of Basecamp Hotel and the tranquil atmosphere of the polar night. Celebrate the New Year’s in the northern most town in the world and enter January with motivation and reflection.
2019 is fully booked!
Join us on a unique adventure to Nordenskiöld glacier! On this trip you will be cast far away from Longyearbyen right into the heart of the arctic land and to our Nordenskiöld Lodge. The Lodge lies in front of the magnificent Nordenskiöld glacier.
5-day hiking from Longyearbyen to Isfjord Radio. Experience summery Spitsbergen by hiking through the beutifull Nordenskiöld Land. We start from Longyearbyen and hike over the mountains and through the valleys to Coles Bay and Barentsburgen. After a night in the old russian mining town we continue further east, to the remote radio station, the last stop before Greenland.
Welcome to the world’s northernmost commercial cabin. Hidden in the glacier moraine you can find our Nordenskiöld Lodge. Spend your days hiking on the shiny glacier or paddle among the glacier ice, seals and belugas. Here, high up the Arctic, far from any traffic, you get to experience true arctic silence.
This is the trip for those who wish to take a different hiking trip in the breath-taking nature in Spitsbergen. Join our experienced guide on a daytrip on the mountains around Longyearbyen
Join us on a snowmobile adventure through the Arctic polar night. As soon as we drive away from Longyearbyen and into the darkness, our chances of observing the northern lights increases. When exploring Svalbard this time of the year you will see a faint light peeking over the snow-covered mountains, giving you the idea of a life in the south.
Min. age 8
Follow in the footprints of Fritjof Nansen and mush your own team of dogs through the vast landscape of Svalbard. Soak in the scenery as you listen to the rhythm of paws against snow and of energetic dogs panting. Explore the magical Arctic wilderness on this 2-day dog sledding adventure.
Experience magnificent Arctic scenery close up- join us on our unique dog sledge expedition to the west coast of the Isfjorden. During the expedition you will experience the wild and beautiful nature of Spitsbergen.
Take lead from the polar explorer Amundsen on his expedition to the North Pole in 1904 and mush your own dog team across the vast and barren Arctic land. With less equipment and a less ambitious end goal than Amundsen, we leave civilization behind and begin our dog sledding adventure. Immerse yourself in a 3-day dog sledding experience and listen to the Arctic silence as we enter a snow-covered landscape at the end of the world.
Looking for your next incentive getaway? How about choosing Svalbard as your next Mystery Travel destination! Embark on a journey to the High Arctic, and drive through the barren and beautiful landscape unique to Svalbard – the land of the cold shores. Snow-clad mountains are illuminated with blue lights as the sun is slowly returning to the frozen Arctic in mid-February. The snowmobiles will glide across glaciers, mountains and frozen fjords, before arriving at the isolated Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel. Enjoy spectacular local food and a bit of storytelling in beautiful surroundings, go for an Arctic swim and visit the Russian mining society of Barentsburg.
Combine work with unforgettable adventures! We would like to welcome you to Longyearbyen, the northern most town in Europe! And from the edge of the inhabitable world you will continue even further into the wilderness! There are no roads beyond Longyearbyen, so we will use our open boats to cross over the icy fjord to our Adventure Hotel Isfjord Radio. Here, you really are on the border of civilization –half way to Greenland. Outside the northern most city, it’s only the vast wilderness and arctic silence waiting for you. Isfjord Radio offers you modern hotel in a rough arctic landscape surrounded with arctic silence topped with astonishing food and good meeting facilities. What else can you ask?
Our Basecamps
Basecamp Hotel Longyearbyen
Twin Room
Our twin rooms have either two single beds or one double bed, a bathroom with shower and wireless internet connection. Double beds are on request only. Breakfast and complementary coffee or tea are included in the price.
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Single room
Our single room has a single bed, private bathroom with shower, and wireless Internet connection. Breakfast and complementary coffee or tea are included in the price.
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Triple room
Our triple rooms have two single beds with bunk beds above in real trapper’s style, a private bathroom with shower and wireless internet connection. Breakfast and complementary coffee or tea are included in the price.
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Suite
Our family suite has a large living room and two bedrooms with twin beds. The other suite is a couple’s suite, with one bedroom and a living room. Both suites have private bathrooms with a shower, and free wifi. Breakfast and complementary coffee or tea are included in the price.
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