If you’re in Longyearbyen, this is a must-do tour! My partner and I were lucky enough to be the only people on the tour, and we learned so much about the history of Svalbard’s mining industry (which is, in many ways, the origin story of the settlement). This mine was essentially abandoned in the middle of a shift in 1996 and hasn’t really been touched since, creating a unique time capsule experience. I loved being able to crawl through a narrow shaft in the mine and experience true silence and darkness, and it was surreal to stand before the door of the World Memory Vault and original Seed Vault. This is much more than a simple mine tour!

What a fantastic tour, a must-see if you're visiting Svalbard! Anders was an amazing tour guide, great knowledge delivered in an engaging and fun way. Thanks for a great visit, I learnt so much about the history of Longyearben and the life of miners in the area. I just wish we could have explored even more of the mine!

Laif was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to learn from. I learned so much about the history of coal mining and Longyearbyen and loved how interactive the experience was. It's one thing to see photos and videos of coal miners working, but to experience trying to lift a heavy drill from a laying position and crawling through the strossa/shaft was really amazing. This is a special place with a lot of history preserved.

We got picked up at our hotel and driven up to the mine, which is now a museum and not a working mine. The tour started with a presentation from our guide which included a video of the mine in action. The guide was entertaining and informative. Before entering the mine we were asked if we wanted to crawl into a tunnel in the mine to experience the feeling the miners had. Those of us who said yes were given protective clothing. We all put on hard hats with lights, and then walked into the mine. It was interesting and definitely worth doing. The working conditions for the miners were really difficult. I can't even imagine having to go to work there every day.

Fascinating tour - so interesting to see the essentially frozen in time. Well organised and thought through and fun to have a chance to climb through some of the strossa! Don't wear precious clothes...the coal dust gets everywhere!

This was such a cool tour with a really cool guide! You can experience for a few hours what is was like to be a miner back in the day in this mine and the history behind it. Anters was so energetic and funny and kept us engaged throughout the tour. It would be awesome to have an extended version where we can go even deeper into the mines even though the existing tour is already superb!

I recently toured Longyearbyen Mine 3, and it was a truly enjoyable and enlightening experience. The tour guides were knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating insights into the history and operations of the mine. Walking through the tunnels and seeing the mining equipment up close provided a deep appreciation for the challenging work miners endured. The hands-on exhibits and interactive displays added a fun element to the tour, making it engaging for visitors. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a unique adventure, the Longyearbyen Mine tour is a must-see. It perfectly blends education and entertainment, leaving you with a newfound respect for the region's mining heritage.

Excellent tour . It was very interesting with a very friendly , informative and knowledgeable guide. We would highly recommend the tour. The collection from hotel was on time . The tour provided us all with safety equipment required. History of the mine presented before the tour which gave us a good insight into the workings . The tour provided an opportunity to crawl into part of the mine as experienced by the minors who had worked them ,

We booked this tour on a whim for our last full day in Svalbard, and what a tour it was. Learning about the history and the importance of the mines to the town was incredible. Without them, would any of us even get to go to Svalbard? The tour guide was passionate and knowledgeable and we felt very fortunate to have her as our guide. Hiking deep in the mine and exploring the crawl spaces were eye opening too. When we visited the KB bar later that evening, it had even more meaning to us. I cannot recommend this tour enough.

Fascinating tour of the mine! It included a detailed introduction before we got into gear and walked back in time. Bonus getting to crawl through the narrow mineshaft (optional!). Our guide (Maria?) was incredibly friendly and Knowledgeable, answering all our questions. Highly recommend making time to do this visit if you are staying in Longyearbyen.