The abandoned arctic mining town, Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands
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Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands The abandoned arctic mining town

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Pyramiden is an old Russian mining city in Svalbard that has been abandoned more than 20 years ago (spring 1998) - Around an hour away by boat from Longyearbyen. A Russian land lost in Svalbard with now a few guardians to guide visitors and protect what is left. A surreal visit (of around 2h).

Photography Tips

Standard zoom such as 24-70 will mostly do most of the city view.
Some wider angles could be used inside the building and telephotos to isolate details. Visit in the afternoon might benefit from polariser when the sun is here to get good sky colour but usually not needed.

Travel Information

You can do a half-day tour boat from Longyearbyen.
A guide (local) in the city is part of the tour.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Summer
Sunrise & Sunset 04:20 - 19:37 | current local time: 11:22
Photo Themes Abandoned Coal mining Mining Old Town

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