Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Longyearbyen

A trip to Longyearbyen cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Longyearbyen will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Longyearbyen would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. From cultural performances to historical monuments that give you a glimpse of the past, take a look at this list to know Longyearbyen better. Include these in attractions in your itinerary for Longyearbyen and have a great vacation.

Check the list of top places for art and culture in Longyearbyen:

  1. Svalbard Church

    4.5 (80 Votes)
    Svalbard Church

    Church, Religious Site

    With a history dating back to 1921, the Svalbard Church is the northernmost church in the world and is a lovely little place not only for a memorable prayer. Svalbard Kirke is the only church in Svalbard, but there is a Russian Orthodox Chapel in Barentsburg. In July 1921 the construction of the church started and it was completed within 50 days, consecrated on 24 August 1921. However, when the...Read more
  2. Galleri Svalbard

    4.2 (27 Votes)
    Galleri Svalbard

    Art Gallery

    Besides landscapes, wildlife and arctic adventures, great talent for art and crafts exists in Svalbard. To showcase the masterpieces of Norwegian artists the Galleri Svalbard stands proudly holding their works. The Galleri has two main collections – The Svalbard Collection and The Tveter collection. The Svalbard Collection consists of antique books, maps and coupons dating back to the 150...Read more