Join in on an exciting and authentic 3-hour guided tour into Svalbard's coal mine number 3. Put on a yellow helmet and experience the life of a coal miner. This is a different experience taking you deep inside the mountain.
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Are you curious about the coal mining industry in Longyearbyen and the history behind it?
Mine 3 was in use between 1971 and 1996, and the working height was no more than 60-90cm. When production was stopped, all the machinery and equipment was left behind – none of it could be used in the newer mines. You enter the main tunnels of the mine and walk 250 meters in. You will then continue into one of the side tunnels where the first seed bank on Svalbard is located.
During the tour, you will get the opportunity to crawl through a narrow tunnel where you can get a feeling of the working conditions of the last low-drifted mine in Longyearbyen.
On selected days from January to December.
At 09:00 hrs and/or 13:00 hrs from your hotel (depending on date).
3 hours.
English (and Norwegian; German during some tours in summer).
Approximately 50% price reduction for children between the age of 12-15 years. This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12.
Guided tour, overalls, helmet, headlamp, coffee/tea, and snack, hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Special conditions: Minimum 2 participants. If travelling alone, you can still book this experience as there might be other travellers participating.
Physical requirement: This tour suits most people. However, there is limited accessibility for wheelchairs (help is required by the following guest).