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Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard. Springtime.
Colourful houses on the island of Uummannaq GreenlandUummannaq is located 590 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle
Row of colourful wooden houses in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the most northerly town in the world. Early spring scene with snow on the mountains and the foreground
Houses and snowcapped mountains of Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway.
Colorful old coal mining houses on the hills of Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost settlement, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, Norway: the Taubanesentrale building (Cableway Central), often called the Spider, is a historic structure that served as the central station for the aerial ropeway system used to transport coal from nearby mines to the harbor. Built in the 1950s, the building was part of the coal mining infrastructure operated by Store Norske Spitsbergen Kulkompani. The system consisted of a network of cableways supported by wooden towers, facilitating efficient coal movement across the rugged Arctic terrain. Though no longer in operation, the Taubanesentrale remains a prominent landmark and a symbol of Longyearbyen’s industrial past, preserved as part of the town’s cultural heritage.
Colorful row houses with mountain backdrop in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Cabin after sunset. Cold climate
Yellow houses on yellow tundra grass with snowy mountains in the background, in Ny Alesund, Svalbard, Norwegian Arctic
Qeqertarsuaq, Godhavn, Disko Island, Greenland, Denmark - August 25th 2024:  Typical arctic residential building in Greenland
View of Longyearbyen town center on Spitsbergen.
Traditional yellow cabins in row under the snow in winter, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Scandinavia
Colorful old coal mining houses on the hills of Longyearbyen, with flocks of baranacle geese in the foreground, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway
spitzbergen panoramic view with mountain range Svalbard
Longyearbyen, Norway – July 27, 2015: A residential district in the town of Longyearbyen, on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway: Svalbard Global Seed Vault and the Adventfjorden, an appendix of the Isfjorden - located on the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, is a secure backup facility for the world’s crop diversity. Established in 2008 and managed through a partnership between the Norwegian government, the Crop Trust, and the Nordic Genetic Resource Center (NordGen), the vault is designed to safeguard duplicate seeds from gene banks worldwide against global crises such as war, natural disasters, and climate change. Situated deep within a mountain near Longyearbyen, it offers stable permafrost and low seismic activity, creating optimal conditions for long-term seed preservation. As of 2024, it holds over 1.2 million seed samples, representing more than 5,000 species from nearly every country
Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway - August 13th, 2018: Panorama of colorful wooden houses along the road in summer.
Ilulissat, Jakobshavn, Greenland, Denmark - August 26th 2024:  Classic modern one family wooden house
In Longyearbyen, Svalbard, colorful buildings sit along a gravel road surrounded by mountains under a clear sky. The atmosphere reflects the unique charm of Arctic architecture and landscape.
Winter view of  traditional red cottages on the islands of the Lofoten archipelago in Norway.
Buildings by snowy road in Nybyen in winter in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Icy and snovy landscape , Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands. Snow scooters is a very convenient way to get around in these cold parts of the world.
Colorful old coal mining houses on the hills of Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost settlement, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway: Governor of Svalbard building - Svalbard government headquarters - Svalbard is legally and administratively part of the Kingdom of Norway, governed under the Svalbard Treaty, which grants Norway sovereignty while allowing all signatory states to engage in economic activities. The archipelago is administered by the Governor of Svalbard, under the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. The Governor carries the responsibilities of county governor, police chief, environmental authority, and judge, overseeing law enforcement, rescue services, environmental protection, family law, and coordination with foreign settlements i.e. the Russian town of Barentsburg). Local matters such as utilities, land-use planning, and education fall under the elected Longyearbyen Community Council, though healthcare and welfare remain under the jurisdiction of the Norwegian state. Svalbard occupies a pivotal position in Arctic geopolitics as the gateway between the Barents Sea and the North Atlantic, with direct strategic relevance to access routes for Russia’s Northern Fleet stationed on the Kola Peninsula. Beyond military considerations, the archipelago is increasingly important due to climate-driven Arctic shipping opportunities, the Northern Sea Route passes nearby, and its access to rich fisheries and mineral deposits. Svalbard’s economy is anchored by tourism, research, and a declining coal mining industry. While coal mining once dominated, only one mine, Gruve 7, remains active and is slated for closure. Tourism has grown steadily, with about 60,000 annual visitors supporting local businesses, though much of this work is seasonal. Scientific research also plays a vital role, with institutions like the University Centre in Svalbard attracting international researchers. Public services and logistics contribute significantly to employment, reflecting efforts to diversify the archipelago’s small but strategically managed economy.
Row of colourful chalet houses in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the most northery town in the world. Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole.
Grumant is a former soviet company town supporting mining, established in 1912 and abandoned in 1965.
Colorful houses in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Colourful houses in snow
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Norway - 03 APRIL, 2015: Small town Longyearbyen among snow-capped mountains of the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.
Nuuk, Godthåb, Greenland, Denmark - August 18th 2024: Modern detached colorful residential buildings in the center of the city
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