Welcome to ny-ålesund
Kings Bay AS
Ny-Ålesund is a centre for international Arctic scientific research and environmental monitoring. Kings Bay AS’ main task is to manage valuable natural and cultural environments and to be a facilitator for Ny-Ålesund Research Station.
We run the community, take care of our common cultural heritage and supply infrastructure services, but also offer other services that contribute to greater research coordination and collaboration.
Transport and logistical service
All bookings and reservations to and from Ny-Ålesund are issued by Kings Bay, not Lufttransport.
Research facilities
Accommodation and meals
In Ny-Ålesund there are several rooms rented out to researchers, consultants and visitors.
Community Operation
All the buildings and community services are operated by Kings Bay.
History and cultural heritage protection
Ny-Ålesund has Svalbard’s largest collection of automatically protected cultural heritages that date to before 1946.
Local Community and shop
Daily life in Ny-Ålesund
News and updates
Vi minner Kong Harald V
Det er med stor sorg Kings Bay har mottatt budskapet om at vår kjære Kong Harald V har gått bort. Kongen og hans familie har ved flere anledninger besøkt Ny- Ålesund og vi er takknemlig for interessen og nyskjerrigheten han viste for bosetningen vår på 79 grader Nord....
Change in timings Kings Bay Safety course
From Tuesday August 25th 2026: course starts at 08:00 AM in the Zeppelin meeting room, 1st floor in the Service Building. From Friday August 21st 2026: all refresh courses start at 09:30 AM - meeting point at the reception in the Service Building. All Kings Bay safety...
100 year anniversary for the airship Norge crossing the North Pole
Roald Amundsen in Ny- Ålesund towards the airship Norge May 11th 1926 The 100-year anniversary of the historic Norge expedition will be celebrated in Ny-Ålesund from 8–12 May 2026, marking one of the greatest milestones in Arctic exploration history and an important...
Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Use of wireless equipment, included Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not allowed in Ny-Ålesund and 20 km in circumference. These functions search frequency and interfere with scientific instruments.
Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on ALL your devices. Included mobile phones, lap top, cameras,digital wrist watches etc.
Read more about the restrictions an possibilities for exceptions on the Ny-Ålesund Research Station site: