Mary-Ann’s Vinterhagen Restaurant & Peisen Bar

4 months ago

This is a unique restaurant. Since the moment you enter it feels special. It is like entering an oasis in the middle of a desert. The tropical plants the glass sealing, the artsy decoration so relaxing. Staff super attentive. Then the food is divine. Reindeer stake. Whale,seal, cooked to perfection. Grilled salmon. Then dessert. The pear cooked on wine and the cheese cake are scrumptious. I had my birthday diner there and they surprised me with the cheese cake decorated with a "happy birthday " lettering syrup around it. Also the staff singing happy birthday and ofcourse people dining joining in . Unforgettable experience. Planning to comeback . This is a truly unique place not to be missed when in svalbard .

5 months ago

Anastasia made sure that we were blessed with beautiful service, in a very cozy atmosphere. I loved the rooms and the communal showers, the beds were especially comfy. Can’t wait to return.

10 months ago

Mary-Ann’s Vinterhagen is the kind of place you don’t just stumble into—you arrive there, at the edge of the earth, where snow meets silence and the northern lights might casually flicker overhead. And somehow, right in the middle of that Arctic wildness, there’s this warm, glass-walled garden glowing like a secret. The conservatory is a dream—lush greenery, candlelight, and a soft hum of conversation while the polar night wraps around the windows. It feels surreal in the best way, like dining in a greenhouse on another planet. The food? Bold, honest, and full of character. We had reindeer steak that was rich and tender, paired with sides that felt rustic but elevated. Everything tasted like it belonged here—hearty, soulful, and made to be eaten after a long day of snow and sky. But what truly made it unforgettable was the atmosphere—something between a fairytale and a frontier outpost. The staff were warm and welcoming, and made us feel like part of the story. If you ever find yourself in Svalbard, go. It’s not just a meal—it’s a memory, carved into ice and glass, served at the top of the world.