Pyramiden Collection

Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus), Billenfjorden, Pyramiden, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway

Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) in heavy snowfall, in the abandoned Russian settlement of Pyramiden, Billefjorden, Svalbard

Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) in heavy snowfall, in the abandoned Russian settlement of Pyramiden, Billefjorden, Svalbard

Polar bear in Billefjorden, Western Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Female polar bear (ursus maritimus) in Billefjorden, in front of the ghost town of Pyramiden, Norway

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Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

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Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

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Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

Norway, Svalbard, Pyramiden, Russian settlement, Most northerly statue of Lenin in the World, Miners social and welfare building in the background, now abandoned

Norway, Svalbard, Pyramiden, Russian settlement, Derelict coal-fired power station at abandoned Russian mining settlement Pyramid

Norway, Svalbard, Pyramiden, Silhouette of loading crane along waterfront at abandoned Russian coal mining settlement on summer evening

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Pyramiden: A Journey to Svalbard's Abandoned Russian Settlement" In the remote Arctic wilderness of Svalbard, Norway lies a hauntingly beautiful place called Pyramiden. Once a thriving Russian settlement, it now stands as a ghost town frozen in time. As heavy snowfall blankets the deserted streets, an Arctic fox gracefully navigates through this icy wonderland. The Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) is perfectly adapted to survive in these harsh conditions. Its thick fur provides insulation against the biting cold while its keen senses help it hunt for food amidst the barren landscape. Here, in Billenfjorden near Pyramiden, this elusive creature finds solace and shelter. But it's not just the Arctic fox that calls this place home; even polar bears roam these desolate lands. In Billefjorden on Western Spitsbergen, a female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands majestically before the abandoned town of Pyramiden. With her powerful presence and snowy surroundings, she epitomizes both strength and vulnerability in this unforgiving environment. As we venture deeper into Pyramiden's eerie atmosphere, we are captivated by its enigmatic allure. The remnants of Soviet-era buildings stand as silent witnesses to a forgotten past. Each crumbling wall tells stories of lives once lived here – tales that have been swallowed by time. Pyramiden serves as a stark reminder of human impermanence against nature's relentless forces. Yet amidst decay and abandonment, there is still beauty to be found here – an ethereal charm that lingers within every snowflake that falls upon these forsaken grounds. Norway's Svalbard archipelago holds many secrets waiting to be discovered; Pyramiden is just one chapter in its captivating tale.