A true adventure

Ready for a true Arctic adventure?
At 8:30 AM, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to our Expedition Centre in Longyearbyen. Here, we’ll review the planned route to Nordenskiöld Lodge, carefully selected based on the day’s snow and weather conditions. You’ll receive thorough instruction in snowmobile handling and Arctic safety before gearing up in warm suits, boots, mittens, and helmets.

Then it’s time to head into the wild.

Leaving civilization behind, we venture into the vast Arctic landscape – crossing glaciers, frozen fjords, sweeping valleys, and rugged moraines. Along the way, your guide will find the perfect scenic spot for a field lunch and a moment of stillness in the snow-covered silence.

As the day unfolds, the mighty Nordenskiöld Glacier comes into view – and tucked beneath its icy shadow, you’ll spot the lodge. Hidden among crags and moraine, Nordenskiöld Lodge offers rustic comfort in the middle of true wilderness.

Inside, our welcoming hosts greet you with warmth, atmosphere, and Arctic charm. Once you’ve settled in, it’s time to gather around the table for a hearty, locally inspired dinner – served with a front-row view of glacier, sky, and snowy peaks.

A day that begins in town ends in another world. Welcome to Nordenskiöld Lodge.

Did the mighty glacier wake you with a roar?
Out here, the ice is alive. Glaciers are constantly on the move, and it’s not uncommon to hear the deep rumble and sudden cracks as ancient ice shifts and reshapes the land.

After a hearty breakfast at Nordenskiöld Lodge, your guide will plan the day’s adventure based on the latest weather and snow conditions. Out here, nature sets the agenda. Once the route is chosen, we gear up and set off by snowmobile into a vast, untouched wilderness – far beyond the last traces of civilization.

Today’s journey may take you across wind-sculpted fjords, past surreal rock formations, and to remote glacier fronts few ever witness. Lunch is enjoyed outdoors, surrounded by silence, snow, and sweeping views.

Upon returning to the lodge, the warm glow of the wood-fired sauna awaits – the perfect reward after a day in the elements. Or perhaps you’d rather curl up in the spacious daybed with a book, a hot drink, or simply your thoughts as you gaze out over the glacier.

In the evening, your host serves a delicious, home-cooked Arctic meal – a celebration of a day well spent in the heart of Svalbard’s wild beauty.

This is the rhythm of life at the edge of the world – bold, beautiful, and deeply unforgettable.

Another day of Arctic discovery awaits.
After breakfast, your guide will plan the day’s route – either by snowmobile or on foot, depending on the conditions. No matter the mode of travel, the winter wilderness outside the cabin offers endless possibilities.

One of the day’s highlights is approaching the mighty Nordenskiöld Glacier on its own terms – slowly, steadily, watching it rise like a frozen giant as you draw closer. Few places give such a tangible sense of scale and silence. We bring lunch along and enjoy it outdoors, surrounded by snow, ice, and the stories shared by our guides – who bring Svalbard’s nature and history vividly to life.

Back at the lodge, it’s time to unwind. Maybe the wood-fired sauna is calling, or perhaps you’d prefer to sit by the window with a warm drink and let your thoughts drift across the glacier. If the weather allows, your hosts may light a fire outdoors – the perfect place to gather for a drink and reflect on the day’s adventure.

The afternoon is yours: explore the lodge’s collection of polar literature, challenge your travel companions to a board game, or simply let the Arctic stillness work its magic.

As night falls, we gather once more for a delicious meal prepared by the host. Then, it’s time to settle in and sleep to the soft, distant rumble of the glacier just beyond your window.

This is the rhythm of life in the Arctic – slow, rich, and deeply unforgettable.

At Nordenskiöld Lodge, the signal bars vanish – and something far better takes their place.
With no Wi-Fi or mobile coverage, your stay offers a rare and welcome digital detox. And it shows. After days surrounded by wilderness, the shoulders drop, the mind quiets, and a deep calm settles in. Now, it’s time to pack that feeling and bring it back with you – a piece of Arctic stillness to carry home.

After breakfast and one last steaming cup of coffee, we say farewell to the lodge and your hosts. But the adventure isn’t over yet – the return journey to Longyearbyen is another chance to experience the raw beauty of Svalbard. Your guide will choose a scenic route, point out landmarks, and find a spot for a memorable field lunch along the way.

Upon arrival in town, we return equipment and snowmobiles before you’re dropped off at your hotel – refreshed, inspired, and filled with memories that will last a lifetime.

This isn’t just the end of a trip. It’s the beginning of stories you’ll never forget.