Basecamp Hotel in Longyearbyen and Isfjord Radio Station are officially certified as Eco-Lighthouse businesses. The certification confirms the accommodations’ long-term commitment to sustainable operations in the High Arctic.

Operating hotels in one of the world’s most vulnerable natural environments comes with a special responsibility. Through the Eco-Lighthouse certification, Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen documents that both hotels meet strict requirements for environmental management, energy use, waste reduction, procurement, and workplace practices.

For the team behind the two accommodations, sustainability has always been an integrated part of daily operations. The certification strengthens and formalizes ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact while offering guests authentic Arctic experiences.

“At Basecamp, we believe that nature-based tourism must contribute positively to the environments and communities where we operate,” says the management at Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen. “The Eco-Lighthouse certification helps us structure and document the work we already do, while also pushing us to improve further.”

Both Basecamp Hotel and Isfjord Radio Station operate in close connection with the surrounding Arctic landscape. From energy use and waste management to responsible sourcing and guest awareness, sustainability measures are embedded in everyday operations.

For guests visiting Svalbard, the certification provides an additional assurance that their stay supports a tourism model that respects the fragile Arctic nature.

The Eco-Lighthouse certification is Norway’s most widely used environmental certification scheme for businesses and organizations, helping companies work systematically with sustainability and reduce their environmental footprint.

For Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen, the certification is not a final destination, but another step on a continuous journey toward responsible Arctic travel.