LONGYEARBYEN SJ HIKING FIELD GUIDE
A three-hour riddle sprint through the streets of Longyearbyen
Solve town-wide clues and uncover hidden objects and landmarks in a 3-hour scavenger hunt—this guide explains how to book, play, and collect your reward.
A three-hour riddle sprint through the streets of Longyearbyen.
Embark on a compact, game-driven exploration of Longyearbyen: a 3-hour scavenger hunt that sends you through town solving riddles to locate objects and landmarks, either solo or in teams, with clues available in multiple languages and a reward to collect when you finish.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Town-wide riddle hunt
Navigate Longyearbyen street-by-street using riddles and a town map to find hidden objects and landmarks over a single, approximately three-hour session.
Teams or solo—friendly competition
Form teams to challenge friends or family, or play alone at your own pace; one reward is provided per participant booked.
Multilingual clues and cruise-friendly delivery
Riddles and clues are available by email or (for cruise passengers) at the information centre, and can be provided in many European languages on request.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
The hunt unfolds as a brisk, urban puzzle: book the game, receive riddles by email or at the cruise information centre, then follow the town map and clues at your own pace—either all in one three-hour run or split across your stay—before returning to collect your reward at the appointed time.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Includes riddles, a town map and a reward for participants.
Riddles are sent by email or can be collected at the cruise information centre for cruise passengers; multilingual options are available on request (some languages require minimum notice).
Make your booking in advance; organised group challenges require contact at least five days before the event.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the scavenger hunt take?
The duration indicated for one continuous play is three hours.
How do I get the riddles if I’m on a cruise?
If you are on a cruise boat, retrieve the riddles at the information centre on the cruise pier right after booking.
Are clues available in languages other than English?
Yes—riddles and clues can be provided by email in English, Norwegian, German, Dutch, Czech, Polish, Russian, French, Spanish and Italian (some languages require a minimum of five days’ notice; some languages are available for cruises).
Can we play as a team?
Yes—make teams to challenge friends or family; you can play alone or in a group (one reward per participant booked).
When and where do I collect my reward?
Meet the operator at the time written on your booking—usually the evening before your departure—at the specified meeting point.
Is there a minimum age to play?
The regular game is suitable from age 12+, or from age 8+ when an adult assists.