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About Longyearbyen
The largest settlement on the island of Svalbard is the world's northernmost town, offering a great starting spot to explore the Arctic.
Known as Longyear City until 1926, the town was established by and named after John Munro Longyear, whose Arctic Coal Company started coal mining operations in 1906. The town was almost completely destroyed by the German Kriegsmarine on 8 August 1943, but was rebuilt after the Second World War. Traditionally, Longyearbyen was a company town, but most mining operations have moved to Sveagruva since the 1990s, while the town has seen a large increase in tourism and research. This has seen the arrival of institutions such as the University Centre in Svalbard, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault and Svalbard Satellite Station.
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Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren
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Centrally located in Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell Polfareren offers 24-hour reception, free WiFi internet access, a terrace and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs. A tour desk, snowmobile safaris and dog sledding are offered on site.
Spread over multiple buildings, Svalbard Hotell offers guest room accommodation or self-catering apartments with a well-equipped kitchen and a washing machine.
Free tea/coffee and internet computers are available in the lobby. The hotel's Polfareren Restaurant offers a menu of Nordic, French and Asian inspired dishes. Beers from Svalbard Brewery and wine can be ordered from the wine bar.
Free private parking spaces are provided on site. Svalbard Airport is 5 km away, and a shuttle bus stops right by the hotel. Read more...
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