A ship in the ice Svalbard, Norway

Follow in the footsteps of polar heroes Nansen and Amundsen and sleep on board our ice-bound hotel ship in Tempelfjorden. Basecamp Spitsbergen gives you the chance to experience the Arctic wilderness like the explorers on the polar ship “Fram”, more than 100 years ago.Far from the civilisation of Longyearbyen, you will discover a level of comfort and facilities that are barely imaginable so far into the wilderness. Basecamp Ship in the Ice has 10 well-equipped cabins with a total of 20 beds, hot/cold water, 220 V power supply, shower and toilet. The ship has two lounges and a fully-licensed bar. The lounges have a selection of polar literature. The ship’s chef prepares delicious meals every day, three-course dinners, freshly baked cakes and bread. A night on board the world’s only ice-bound hotel ship is a true polar experience. The British Sunday Times has twice named the ship one of: “5 places to visit before you die”.

Tempelfjorden and Basecamp Ship in the Ice are about 60 km northeast of Longyearbyen. The ship is ready to host modern adventurers from the middle of February until the middle of May. The ship’s location makes it a unique starting point for accessing the wild, untouched Svalbard landscapes. The trip to the ship goes through broad valleys, over snow-covered glaciers and passes the mountains that are so typical of Svalbard. A landscape in shades of blue and white. You will experience a stillness and a quality of light that are found nowhere else. If you’re lucky, perhaps you’ll catch a glimpse of the “King of the Arctic”!

Basecamp Trapper’s Hotel is situated at the heart of Longyearbyen, among restaurants, pubs, banks and shops. It is absolutely Longyearbyen’s most amazing hotel; decorated in traditional trapper’s style with driftwood, sealskins, pictures and objects that illustrate the past and current life in the Arctic. Despite the rustic style, the hotel has a high standard and modern comforts. Basecamp Trapper’s Hotel has 16 rooms and can accommodate more than 40 people. Two of the rooms are suites, with separate bedrooms, lounge and bathroom. You are welcome to relax with an exciting polar story or other Arctic literature in our pleasant Trapper’s Hotel. You can watch the Arctic skies and the surrounding mountains through the glass ceiling of the “Cognac loft”. Guests can use wireless internet or have free access to a guest PC.