With modern comfort in historic surroundings, Funken Lodge offers a unique Svalbard experience.
Originally known as Spitsbergen Hotel, it was first constructed in 1947 and built as an accommodation and dining area for employees of Store Norske Spitsbergen Coal Company. Its interior and architecture made it Longyearbyen’s grandest construction at the time.
In 2017 the process began to transform Spitsbergen Hotel into Funken Lodge. This included extensive changes to the public areas and guest rooms, with a focus on making it once again, the grandest building in Longyearbyen. Situated on “The Hill”, it gives you great views of Longyearbyen and the surrounding mountains and the Lars and Longyear glaciers.
Functionaermessen Restaurant boasts some of the best views in town as was listed as the best dining experience in Longyearbyen and number 19 in Norway – by the Nordic White Guide in 2016.
- 88 guest rooms
- Historic building
- Breakfast
- Restaurant and bar
- Spa and wellbeing facilities
- Optional experiences available
Holidays featuring this accommodation
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Spitsbergen and Norway by Sea and Rail
Arctic Rail Small Ship CruiseDiscover the Arctic’s frozen wonders in North Spitsbergen before travelling through Norway’s scenic landscapes by rail, from Oslo to Flam and Bergen.
From £5832 Excluding Flights
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Tromso and Svalbard
Norway IndependentImmerse yourself in beautiful Arctic scenery in two wonderful locations, often bathed in the northern lights.
From £817 Excluding Flights
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North Spitsbergen Explorer
Arctic Small Ship CruiseThis expedition cruise offers the chance to experience the frozen majesty of Svalbard in just a week.
From £4799 Excluding Flights
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Around Spitsbergen
Arctic Small Ship CruiseVoyage along the Spitsbergen coast in search of polar bears and explorer history.
From £6249 Excluding Flights
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Northern Lights 24-7 in Svalbard
Svalbard Short BreakWitness the northern lights day or night on this unique winter break in Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
From £539 Excluding Flights
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Svalbard Summer Adventure
Svalbard IndependentExperience summer in the remote beauty of the High Arctic on this adventurous break based in Longyearbyen.
From £600 Excluding Flights
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Svalbard Winter Adventure
Svalbard IndependentTravel to Longyearbyen for a unique winter experience as daylight returns to the high Arctic.
From £661 Excluding Flights
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West Spitsbergen Explorer
Arctic Small Ship CruiseExperience the best of Spitsbergen's beautiful and rugged west coast as you search for wildlife and more.
From £5199 Excluding Flights
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Scotland to Svalbard
Arctic Small Ship CruiseFollow in the wake of the Vikings as you cruise north past ancient sites and incredible scenery
From £3636 Excluding Flights
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Spitsbergen to East Greenland
Arctic Small Ship CruiseExperience three Arctic islands with magnificent scenery and a prolific array of wildlife
From £7549 Excluding Flights
