Visit the Husky Yard and Picnic by the Eider Duck Colony

Easy sightseeing walk in Longyearbyen with a local guide, friendly huskies, eider duck birdwatching, and an Arctic picnic.

Discover beautiful parts of Longyearbyen, Svalbard’s polar history, local stories, sled dog traditions, and one of the area’s largest eider duck colonies on a calm walking tour suitable for all ages.

Near the historic husky yard, you will learn why the eider ducks nest close to the dogs, how the dogs help keep Arctic foxes away, and how this special relationship creates safer nesting conditions for the birds. The tour also includes a peaceful picnic with hot drinks and snacks, plus a live introduction to real eiderdown and local Arctic craftsmanship.

Read more about the tour:
www.svalbardvillmarkssenter.com/visit-huskies-picnic-bird-watching

The tour includes:

• Guided walking sightseeing tour in Longyearbyen with a local guide
• Visit to the historic husky yard
• Meeting friendly huskies from the Svalbard Villmarkssenter family
• Birdwatching near a large eider duck colony
• Local stories about sled dogs, polar history, eider ducks, and Arctic life
• Presentation of real eiderdown and local handmade down products
• Traditional hot drinks and snacks during the picnic
• Certified guiding with an experienced polar bear guard
• Several beautiful photos from the experience, shared afterwards

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