Tailor-Made Arctic Comfort in the Heart of Svalbard
Funken Lodge
@ Funken Lodge
@ Funken Lodge
Welcome to Funken Lodge, Longyearbyen’s most refined retreat and your base for exploring one of the world’s last true wildernesses. Located high in the Arctic Circle on the island of Spitsbergen, this boutique hotel offers exceptional comfort, fine dining, and the ideal starting point for a fully tailor-made Svalbard adventure.
Luxury Redefined at the Edge of the World
At Off the Map Travel, we define luxury by the experience, not the star rating. At Funken Lodge, that means bespoke Arctic adventures paired with fine cuisine, warm hospitality, and a sense of wonder that no guidebook can script. Here, the moments you remember most are the ones no one else has had.
A Different Kind of Arctic Experience
At Funken Lodge, classic luxury meets the raw edge of polar exploration. Whether you’re here to track polar bears, snowmobile across glaciers, or watch the Northern Lights dance over untouched tundra, your stay is designed entirely around you. This is Arctic travel reimagined, personal, purposeful, unforgettable.
Why Choose Funken Lodge?
This is no ordinary Arctic lodge. Once home to adventurers and trappers, today it offers an intimate, high-end escape with panoramic views over Longyearbyen. Each stay is as bespoke as the journey you want to take.
Expect:
- Tailor-made expeditions—from husky sledding to ice caving
- Gastronomic excellence at the acclaimed Funktionærmessen Restaurant
- Panoramic lounge spaces to unwind after a day on the ice
- Hand-picked room options to match your comfort and style
Arctic Adventures, Made for You
There’s no set itinerary here. Instead, we’ll work with you to create an experience as bold or as relaxed as you like. Every element—from the mode of transport to the tempo of your day—is customised.
Examples include:
- Snowmobile Safaris – Venture deep into the Arctic wilderness with your private guide
- Northern Lights Watching – From remote outlooks or your cosy hotel window
- Wildlife Encounters – With expert-led excursions that respect nature’s rhythm
- Ice Cave Exploration – Crafted for thrill-seekers or gentle wanderers alike
Itinerary Inspiration in Svalbard
We can personalise your stay and craft the perfect itinerary for you. Here are some examples of how we combine this accommodation with local experiences and give you a taste of the best.
All Day And Polar Night Aurora
The All Day Aurora in Svalbard is an incredible and unique experience never to be forgotten!
Svalbard and Norway Fjords Family Adventure
Discover Arctic Svalbard and Norway’s iconic fjords with glacier hikes, wildlife safaris, huskies and luxury stays.
Svalbard Polar Night and Northern Lights Adventure
Experience Svalbard in winter with Northern Lights adventures, dog sledding, Arctic hikes and luxury Nordic dining.Explore More Options in Norway
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Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
Top tip! The champagne tasting in the world’s most northerly wine cellar in the exceptional Funken Lodge is not to be missed!
Faith
Off the Map Travel was great! Alex helped us plan the most amazing 10 day honeymoon to Iceland. He gave us great recommendations and was so patient with us during the planning process!
Tori
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
Kristen
Hello Lucy!! Kim and I had a fantastic time in Iceland! Probably one of my top 3 trips I’ve ever taken!
It was everything we asked for and you did a wonderful job coordinating it all so beautifully!!
Thank you very much and we will contact you again when we get ready to plan our trip to Norway and Lapland!
Doreen
We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
Thank you so much! It was an epic trip, we are taking home wonderful memories!
Shelly
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
Karen
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
Sophie & Guy
The ease of everything stood out to me. All we had to do was be there at the right time. The dog sledding was the highlight for my daughter and sister. We had the best time! For me, Manshausen was the highlight. We were very lucky and the only guests there for the majority of our stay. The staff was amazing and the food was so delicious. We had moose steak and it was the best meal I’ve ever had.
The cabins were comfortable and we were so lucky to have 2 clear nights where we just sat and watched the northern lights. We were able to get some awesome pictures too.
I appreciate all your time and care with planning our trip! I won’t hesitate to use Off the Map travel for our next adventure.
Kelly
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Rosie
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.
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