Svalbard
Photographs from a journey through Oslo to Svalbard, the former mining settlement of Pyramiden and still-active Barentsburg.
Svalbard lies in the Arctic Ocean, roughly one thousand kilometres from the northernmost point of mainland Europe. This gallery follows the journey from Oslo and the polar ship Fram through fjords, glaciers and Arctic wildlife to the Russian mining settlements of Pyramiden and Barentsburg.
Alongside mountain landscapes, northern fulmars, belugas and polar bears, it records the remains of Soviet mining history, the world’s northernmost Lenin statue and life in Barentsburg.
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Svalbard 2022 in pictures
65photographs in the gallery
Oslo cityscapeTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Oslo, Norway
View from Akershus FortressTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Oslo, Norway
Traditional Norwegian architectureTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Oslo, Norway
Oslo Opera HouseTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Oslo, Norway
Gol Stave ChurchTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Oslo, Norway
Traditional wooden houseTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Oslo, Norway
On board FramSigma 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM ArtNikon D750
Fram Museum, Oslo, Norway
Fram steam engine roomSigma 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM ArtNikon D750
Fram Museum, Oslo, Norway
Fram electrical equipmentSigma 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM ArtNikon D750
Fram Museum, Oslo, Norway
Fram below-deck dining roomSigma 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM ArtNikon D750
Fram Museum, Oslo, Norway
Polar exploration ship FramSigma 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM ArtNikon D750
Fram Museum, Oslo, Norway
Arctic mountains and rocksAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Billefjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Isolated cabin in SvalbardAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Billefjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Northern fulmarAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Billefjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Seabird cliffsAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Billefjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bearsAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Billefjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Pyramiden panoramaAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Billefjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Beluga whalesAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Billefjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Arrival in PyramidenTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Pyramiden harbourTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Bridge to PyramidenTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Sabotage operation to steal coalTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Pyramiden bus line number oneTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Pyramiden pigeon houseTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Tricolour staircaseTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Soviet wall mosaicTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Abandoned kitchenTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Coal mine infrastructureTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Monument to Arctic miningTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Abandoned swimming poolTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Gym scheduleTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Abandoned gymTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Gagarin Sports ComplexTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Soviet poster nostalgiaTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Pyramiden cultural palaceTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Volleyball competition displayTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
One island, two nationsTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Unofficial Stakhanovite OlympicsTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Lenin's viewAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Three disciples and Vladimir IlyichTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Pyramiden medical centreTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Church at the end of the worldTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway
Cabin sheltered from the windAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
SvalSat in the backgroundAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Low morning cloudsAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Whale blowAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Svalbard rescue servicesAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
AS-332 Super PumaAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Almost alone at seaAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Arctic rock formationsAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Glacier massifAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Svalbard landscapeAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
View from the glacierAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
The Flying DutchmanAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Isfjorden, Svalbard, Norway
Harbourmaster's officeTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway
Historic hillside buildingTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway
Old canteen with a wall poemTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway
Former and current Russian consulateTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway
Soviet still lifeTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway
Barentsburg post officeTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway
Barentsburg school buildingTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway
Arktikugol headquartersTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway
Red Bear BreweryTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway
Former weather stationTamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2Nikon D750
Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway
Abandoned Grumant mining settlementAF-S VR NIKKOR 70–200 mm f/2.8G IF-EDNikon D750
Grumantbyen, Svalbard, Norway
Travel / Photography
Svalbard 2022 in numbers
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78 ° N
Northernmost point
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Mining settlements visited
Lens usage
Lenses used in this story
Distribution of lenses used for the photographs published in this story.