Ski Touring Svalbard Norway with Sailing Vessel Arctica II
Upcoming spring we organize, for the fourth time, a ski touring trip to Svalbard, Norway — a unique “Ski & Sail” adventure.
- Spectacular ski tours in the far north of Europe near the North Pole
- The motor sailer Arctica II takes you into the untouched wilderness of Svalbard
- Midnight sun and wildlife viewing
- Unique fjord landscapes, impressive glacier mountains
- Demanding journey, unforgettable experiences
Week1: May 1 to May 10, 2025 (10 days)
Week 2: May 17 to May 26, 2025 (10 days)
Sail & Ski with Sailing-Vessel Arctica II
Ski Touring Svalbard Norway”Ski & Sail” Adventure
Week1: May 1 to May 10, 2025 (10 days)
Week 2: May 17 to May 26, 2025 (10 days)
Min. 6, max. 8 Personen
€ 4.800,-
Can be booked for both individuals and groups.
Services: 7 ski touring days with Austrian mountain guide, 8 x overnight stays on the ship Arctica II (62 feet) with full board with lunch bag, local transport and armed arctic guide for polar bear protection.
- Services apply from Longyearbyen Airport
- Flight to Longyearbyen (approx. €900) is not included in the price.
- Hotel at Oslo Airport is not included.
- Personal travel insurance not included.
All Information about Ski & Sail Svalbard Spitsbergen
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Itinerary Ski & Sail
Film about Ski & Sail Svalbard Spitsbergen
Saling Route Spitsbergen
Our Vessel Arctica II
Requirements on Fitness and Ski Technique
Flight Information to Longyearbyen
Equipment List Ski & Sail
Ski & Sail Itinerary
- 1st Day: Flight from your hometown airport to Oslo, overnight in a hotel
- 2nd Day: Flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen / Svalbard, overnight at the sailing-vessel Arctica II
- 3rd Day: Start boat trip and ski tour on Trygghamna, overnight stay on sailing-vessel Arctica II
- 4th Day: Sailing to Saint John’s Fjord and going touring there, overnight at the sailing-vessel Arctica II
- 5th Day: Another ski tour around Saint John’s Fjord, overnight at the sailing-vessel Arctica II
- 6th Day: Fourth day touring on the island of Prins Karls Foreland, overnight at the sailing-vessel Arctica II
- 7th Day: With our sailing yacht to our next tour in the Borebukta, overnight at the sailing-vessel Arctica II
- 8th Day: Sailing bach to Longyearbyen, overnight at the sailing-vessel Arctica II
- 9th Day: Flight from Longyearbyen / Svalbard to Oslo, overnight hotel
- 10th Day: Flight from Oslo to your hometown airport.
*We reserve the right to make changes to the program
Warren Miller film “FLOW STATE” with Actica II
Sailing Route
Our sailing route on our Ski Touring Svalbard Norway trip is primarily weather dependent. However, in spring the weather is stable and so it is very likely that we will visit the following places in order.
- Longyearbyen
- Trygghamna
- St. Johns Fjord
- Prins Karls Foreland
- Borebukta
- Pyramiden
- Ekmanfjorden
Our Sailing Vessel “Arctica II”
Ski & Sail along the Cost of Svalbard, Norway
Heinrich Eggenfellner, one of the most experienced skippers in Svalbard, leads us with his motor sailer along the Svalbard coast starting from the capital Longyearbyen.
The boat trip on our 62 foot (approx. 19 meters) yacht “Arctica II” with five cabins with a total of 12 beds. The yacht is absolutely seaworthy and is licensed according to the high Norwegian safety regulations for the arctic sea.
Requirements on fitness and ski technique
The stamina should be enough for about 1,300 m and 4 hours walking time. A descent in sometimes difficult snow conditions should be manageable. A routine in kick-turns will make sure you are not using up all your power before you reach the summit. Like this, you have enough strength to enjoy ski touring Svalbard in Norway.
Flight Information to Longyearbyen
The flight from Oslo or Tromso to Longyearbyen has to be booked with SAS or Air Norwegian.
Week I:
1st May 2025 — From your hometown airport – OSLO
2nd May 2025 — OSLO – LONGYEARBYEN 09:45 – 13:50
9th May 2025 — LONGYEARBYEN – OSLO 14:45 – 18:55
10th May 2025 — OSLO – To your hometown airport
Week II:
9th May 2025 — From your hometown airport – OSLO
10th May 2025 — OSLO – LONGYEARBYEN 09:45 – 13:50
17th May 2025 — LONGYEARBYEN – OSLO 14:45 – 18:55
18th May 2025 — OSLO – To your hometown airport
Week III:
17th May 2025 — From your hometown airport – OSLO
18th May 2025 — OSLO – LONGYEARBYEN 09:45 – 13:50
25th May 2025 — LONGYEARBYEN – OSLO 14:45 – 18:55
26th May 2025 — OSLO – To your hometown airport
Kuoni Travel Agent in Innsbruck is specialized in the needs of my customers and will be happy to make you a suitable offer for the flight.
Email address: office.innsbruck@kuoni.at
Phone: +43 512 563632
The ski area is partly steep and also narrow. Of course, there are also large open spaces. Ski tourers will be amazed by the diverse landscape.
Equipment List Ski & Sail
Absolutely necessary for Ski Touring Svalbard, Norway :
- Warm hat
- Face mask/Balaclava/warm buff
- Ski socks (preferably merino wool, 3x)
- Underwear (preferably merino wool, 2x)
- Insulating intermediate layers (e.g. wool sweaters and fleece trousers)
- Shell jacket and pants (windproof and waterproof)
- Waterproof insulated mittens (no gloves!)
- Mittens or gloves for ski touring
- Down jacket
- Backpack (must fit all gear, ~35 L)
- Touring skis, skins and poles
- Touring ski boots
- LVS, shovel, probe
- crampons, ice axes
- Climbing harness, cords, slings (2x), carabiners (2x)
- ordinary Sleeping bag — on board, we have comfortable temperatures
- Personal equipment such as medicines, toiletries
- Sunglasses & facial sunscreen
- Ski goggles
Additionally recommended:
- Ski touring helmet
- Contact lenses for spectacle wearers
- Camera and extra batteries
- Power bank for charging electronics
- Hand and foot warmers
- Thin liner gloves
*Maximum equipment weight per person including skis must not exceed 23 kg.