Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Barentsburg travel guide

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With a population of 576, Barentsburg is a must-see destination in Svalbard, Norway.

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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.

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How to Get to Barentsburg

Plane

Although Barentsburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Longyearbyen Svalbard (LYR), which is located 22 miles from Barentsburg. The shortest flight to Barentsburg from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 6h 05m.

Plane

Although Barentsburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Longyearbyen Svalbard (LYR), which is located 22 miles from Barentsburg. The shortest flight to Barentsburg from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 6h 05m.

Airports near Barentsburg

LYRLongyearbyen Svalbard

Airlines serving Barentsburg

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Barentsburg

Hiring a car in Barentsburg

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.28 and £23.03.

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