Barentsburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Barentsburg
With a population of 576, Barentsburg is a must-see destination in Svalbard, Norway. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Barentsburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Barentsburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Barentsburg in July, when the average temperature is 6 °C, and the highest can go up to 8 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -14 °C, with an average temperature of -13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 62 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Barentsburg, with an average rainfall of 23 mm.
How to Get to Barentsburg
Plane
Although Barentsburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Longyearbyen Svalbard (LYR), which is located 35 km from Barentsburg. The shortest flight to Barentsburg from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 25h 35m.
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Hiring a car in Barentsburg
Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Barentsburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.51 and £27.34.