The bright season
Sunny winter guide
From March to May each month has it’s own character and own kind of magic. It is the perfect time to explore guided experiences like ski touring, snowmobile, ice caves, ski expeditions & Longyearbyen sights.
The sunny season in a nutshell
What makes sunny winter special?
The days are getting longer. The mountains are covered in snow.
Pink candifloss sky
The colours are magic against the white snowSnowcovered landscape
Perfect conditions for all the snow activitiesReturn of daylight
Longer days, brighter skies and golden lightAdventures
There are excursion for every traveller.March to may
The snow is here.
The sun is coming back.
The mountains are calling.
The light will return to Longyearbyen and the locals will celebrate the return of the sun. The Arctic landscape is bathed in soft pastel light and brighter days until the midnight sun in April.
This season is great for snow activities and snowmobiles make it easy to cover longer distances if you want to explore ice caves or skiing in remote mountains.
Svalbard reindeer, ptarmigan, and Arctic foxes, often seen roaming the snowy terrain.
Excursions for sunny winter
Ice adventures
Visit ice caves, hike on an ancient glacier, try ice climbing on a frozen waterfall.
Ski touring
Longyearbyen sightseeing
Hiking tours
Longyearbyen sightseeing
Other sightseeing tours in Longyearbyen
Dogsledding on sled in Bolterdalen
The sledge is dependent on snow conditions. If there is enough snow, we go by sledge into Bolterdalen. If theres lack of snow, the trip goes by dog cart in Adventdalen. You drive your own cart! There will be 2 persons per cart.
- Season: November to February
- Duration: 4 hours
- Age minimum: 12 years old
- Min/Max: 1 to 8 persons
- Difficulty: 3/5 – For those with normal good shape
- Price from: NOK 2390 per person
Visit the coal mine no 3
(Gruve 3)
Step back in time with an exciting tour of Gruve 3. Explore Longyearbyen’s rich coal mining history as you walk through authentic facilities where the original machinery was left behind. Experience the tough life of an Arctic miner.
- Season: January to December
- Duration: 3 hours
- Age minimum: 12 years old
- Min/Max: 2+ persons
- Difficulty: 3/5 – For those with normal good shape
- Price from: NOK 1190,- per person
Month by month weather guide
Svalbard from March to May
Each month in the sunny winter season offers a unique combination
of light, temperature and experiences. Here’s what to expect:
MARCH
Winter in full colour
- More daylight
- Excellent for snow activities
- Pink & blue skies
- Still small chance for northern lights
APRIL
Long days & midnight sun
- From around April 20 the midnight sun arrives
- Cold and crisp
- Transition for 24 hours of daylight
MAY
Sunshine around the clock
- Experience midnight sun
- Perfect for ski touring in remote mountains
- Boat season is starting
Plan Your Arctic Adventure with Backyard Svalbard
At Backyard Svalbard, we offer a wide range of tours to suit every level of adventure and curiosity. Experience the return of the midnight sun during the sunny season and we ensure that your time in Svalbard will be safe, comfortable, and unforgettable. Our expert guides will provide you with all the support you need to explore the wonders of the Arctic and make lasting memories.