Own a Unique Bar in Svalbard, Norway

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own bar and restaurant? How about one where polar bears stop by to peek in through the windows? If that last detail piqued your interest, a new prospect set in the Norwegian Archipelago may be for you, as one of the world’s most northerly bars is seeking a new owner.

Called Svalbar, the business is located in Svalbard, in the Arctic North between Norway and the North Pole. Knowing how unique the bar is, the current owners decided to let the world know that it is for sale in the hopes that a suitable buyer would be found who truly appreciates it for what it is. “Svalbar is a popular and cozy pub in the heart of Longyearbyen, the largest town of Svalbard. The pub is in immediate vicinity of several hotels and is a natural hotspot for both locals and tourists, with an attractive corner location on the main street. Burgers from the grill, Italian pizzas from the brick ovens, and great drinks from the bar are just the tip of the iceberg of what it has to offer,” the owners said about it.

The premises have a full kitchen and room for 18 tables and 90 seated customers, and even accommodate non-human visitors from time to time. Svalbar recently shared a video of a curious polar bear making its way up to the window one night before running off. Talking about what makes the bar unique, a representative told iBestTravel, “How many bars do you know where a polar bear actually visits and you can get your own polar ice right outside?”

The population of Svalbard is just below 3000, and the Northern Lights can be spotted above the winter skies. It is a part of the Kingdom of Norway, but is governed by the Svalbard treaty. Consequently, there are no limitations on travel or work, and there are no visa requirements for foreigners to work or live there.

For more details on the property, visit the official website.