Individual flight from your home airport to Longyearbyen. Upon arrival you will be greeted by your German speaking guide and transferred by private transfer to your accommodation in Longyearbyen.

On a detailed city tour you will get to know the diversity of the northernmost small town in the world. Feel the special atmosphere of the place and discover the treasures of the museum. In the afternoon, the "footing" on the original running course of the upcoming marathon (half marathon or 10 km run) is on the agenda. The last preparations are tackled and maybe one or the other piece of equipment (e.g. running jersey, spikes, buff etc.) would like to be procured. In the evening it is time to pick up the starting documents and race number and we are ready for the coming day.

This is the day of the Spitsbergen Marathon. After breakfast you will be picked up and taken to the gym in Longyearbyen. With a voluntary "warm-up" you can get ready to start - to tackle the (maybe even) 42 kilometers. Enjoy the varied and interesting circuit through the settlement and the nature. At the edge of the course, course marshals and polar bear guards will ensure a carefree race. In the evening you can expect a gala dinner, the award ceremony and celebrations afterwards.

Today's program takes us on a boat trip to the north of the Isfjord, to the Russian mining settlement of Pyramiden. Across the Isfjord we will pass impressive rock cliffs with thousands of breeding birds and huge glacier fronts to the north. After lunch on board we reach Pyramiden. Once - in the heyday of the Soviet Union - more than 1000 people lived here. Today, not much of those glory days is left. We are greeted by a Russian guide who tells us about the then and now life, history and cultural highlights of the old mining settlement. After the tour we will move into our accommodation and then set off for a leisurely private exploration. In the evening a typical local dinner will be served. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pyramiden.

The next morning, after a hearty Russian breakfast, a hiking tour is on the agenda. Off the beaten track we explore the wonderful nature of Spitsbergen. After lunch in the nature we return to the settlement and in the same afternoon by boat back to Longyearbyen.

Optional activities to book on request. We will be happy to advise you personally about the possibilities and offers.

The immediate area around Longyearbyen offers a variety of fantastic peaks and routes for hikes to suit all needs. We will walk across a glacier, most likely find many million year old fossils and enjoy a lunch in nature with a beautiful view.

Overnight in Longyearbyen.

Farewell day. After an extensive breakfast, there will be some free time (depending on your flight schedule) in town. Then it is time to say goodbye. A private airport transfer will take you to your scheduled flight and on your way back home.