Rabalder Cafe & Bakery

Longyearbyen


Freshly baked bread and a cool cafe atmosphere make this a welcome addition to the downtown hangout options. Pastries and open sandwiches are served, and the free wi-fi, confidingly deep sofas and a lovely light-filled space in the town's new cultural centre (with a library and auditorium) make this a good place to catch your breath and simply enjoy being in Longyearbyen.


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