The brewery in Barentsburg began some years ago with the production of light beer, because the production of stronger alcoholic drinks was forbidden in Spitsbergen by Norwegian law. But once this old-fashioned prohibition had been removed by the Norwegian parliament, the production of real beers could start. Since then, the “Red Bear” (Красный медведь = Kracnij Medwed = Red Bear, this is the name of the brewery) produces several kinds of beer, which are available in the local bars. All of them enjoy great popularity amongst visitors.
There is a bar in the second floor. The bar was re-designed in 2017 with great success: it is really tempting to settle down for a long evening and enjoy a beer or two or three! Often it is quite busy and lively. Many ships, hiking groups and expeditions have left their signatures on the roof.
This and other publishing products of the Spitsbergen publishing house in the Spitsbergen-Shop.
Norwegens arktischer Norden (1): Spitzbergen
Photobook: Norway's arctic islands. The text in this book is German. [shop url="https://shop.spitzbergen.de/en/polar-books/70-norwegens-arktischer-norden-1-aerial-arctic-9783937903262.html"] ← Back
Lofoten, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen from the air - Photobook: Norway's arctic islands. The text in this book is German, but there is very little text, so I am sure that you will enjoy it regardless which languages you read (or not).
The companion book for the Svalbardhytter poster. The poster visualises the diversity of Spitsbergen‘s huts and their stories in a range of Arctic landscapes. The book tells the stories of the huts in three languages.
Comprehensive guidebook about Spitsbergen. Background (wildlife, plants, geology, history etc.), practical information including travelling seasons, how to travel, description of settlements, routes and regions.
Join an exciting journey with dog, skis and tent through the wintery wastes of East Greenland! We were five guys and a dog when we started in Ittoqqortoormiit, the northernmost one of two settlements on Greenland’s east coast.
12 postcards which come in a beautifully designed tray. Beautiful images from South Georgia across Antarctica from the Antarctic Peninsula to the Ross Sea and up to Macquarie Island and Campbell Island.