Who are we?

Your Gateway to Unforgettable Arctic Adventures

About us

At Backyard Svalbard, we are your trusted guides to the Svalbard wilderness. Based in the heart of Svalbard, we specialize in creating unforgettable adventures that connect you with the raw beauty of the polar region.

Our Team

Expert guides create unforgettable, personal experiences through the wild landscapes of Svalbard.

Ronny Lauritz Berntsen

Svalbard Guide

Erlend Kjørsvik

CEO and Arctic Nature Guide

Niall Finch

Arctic Nature Guide and Polar Guide

Jonas Haass

Arctic Nature Guide and Splitboarder

Fredrik Aurell

Svalbard Guide

Clement Carasco

ACMG - Mountain Guide

Peter Alex Wainwright

ACMG - Mountain Guide

Andreas Gschwentner

Svalbard Guide with SGO

Brage James Fuglestad

Arctic Nature Guide with AST2

Alexander Veie Fiskum

Svalbard Guide with SGO

Maximilian Balkhausen

Polar Guide

Noemi Pasquini

Svalbard Guide with SGO

Get in Touch Today

Don’t just visit the Arctic—experience it in the most intimate, adventurous way possible. Reach out now to start planning your adventure.

Trusted Collaboration Partners

Building strong connections with partners we trust to deliver exceptional experiences