LONGYEARBYEN SELF-GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A scavenger‑hunt through Longyearbyen: decode history, follow clues, earn a local reward
A self-guided app adventure across Longyearbyen—play solo or in groups, choose adult or kids scenarios, spend roughly 3–6 hours (split over days if you wish), and pick up a voucher at Svalbard Hotell Polfareren.
A scavenger‑hunt through Longyearbyen: decode history, follow clues, earn a local reward.
Solve riddles and uncover secrets threaded through Longyearbyen’s settlement with a mobile scavenger hunt that blends local history and playful fiction. The app-led experience lets you move at your own pace—solo or in groups—working through chapters of puzzles that reveal stories about the town while earning a reward to collect before you leave.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
App-driven scenarios across town
Choose from multiple scenarios—fiction rooted in town history, a northern‑lights fantasy, or a simplified kids trail—and play chapters at your own tempo using the Hunt and Escape app.
A tangible reward at the end
Every booked participant earns a voucher to spend in local shops; you arrange a meeting time (typically before departure) at Svalbard Hotell Polfareren to collect it.
Offline, phone‑based play with per‑device codes
The experience is delivered via an Android/iPhone app that works offline; players use individual codes (one per person/phone) to unlock scenarios and play without providing personal data.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
You move through Longyearbyen’s streets like a detective with a pocket archive: download the app, enter your scenario code, and follow prompts and riddles across chapters that you can knock out in a single 3–6 hour session or spread through your stay. The tone shifts by scenario—dense, history‑soaked puzzles for older players; lighter, supervised chapters for kids—while the reward at the end gives purpose to the final checkpoint.
THE GAME
App-driven scenarios across town
Choose from multiple scenarios—fiction rooted in town history, a northern‑lights fantasy, or a simplified kids trail—and play chapters at your own tempo using the Hunt and Escape app.
THE PRIZE
A tangible reward at the end
Every booked participant earns a voucher to spend in local shops; you arrange a meeting time (typically before departure) at Svalbard Hotell Polfareren to collect it.
THE ACCESS
Offline, phone‑based play with per‑device codes
The experience is delivered via an Android/iPhone app that works offline; players use individual codes (one per person/phone) to unlock scenarios and play without providing personal data.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A charged smartphone (Android or iPhone) with the Hunt and Escape app installed; one code is required per person/phone (do not use two codes on the same phone). The app works offline and does not collect personal data.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the game take?
One continuous playthrough is listed at about 3 to 6 hours, but chapters can be split across several days during your stay.
What ages are the scenarios suitable for?
There are multiple scenarios: an adult/history scenario recommended 15+ (or 8+ with adult help), an Aurora scenario for about 10+, and a kids scenario aimed at roughly 6–10 with adult supervision.
Do I need internet while playing?
No—download the Hunt and Escape app beforehand; it works offline once installed.
Can I use one code on several devices?
No—codes are issued one per person/phone and you should not use two codes on the same phone; once a ticket is assigned to a player it cannot be changed.
Where and when do I collect the reward voucher?
You arrange a meeting time in your booking (usually the evening before departure) and collect the voucher at Svalbard Hotell Polfareren; on cruise days collection can be at the cruise pier.
Does the app collect my personal information?
No—the app does not require any of your information and will not collect it.