Town in Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Can you drink tap water in Longyearbyen?

Updated October 2026Sources

YesYes, drinkable

Can you drink the tap water in Longyearbyen?

Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water in Longyearbyen is safe to drink.

Key facts

In Longyearbyen: Tap water in Longyearbyen is safe to drink.

Quick answers

Is tap water safe to drink in Longyearbyen?

Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water in Longyearbyen is safe to drink.

Can you drink tap water in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?

Tap water in Longyearbyen is safe to drink.

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Sources

World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
CDC: food and water safety for travelers
Visit Svalbard
Governor of Svalbard (Sysselmesteren)
Avinor Svalbard Airport

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