Vandalism is a relatively rare phenomenon in Spitsbergen, but not unheard of. In late September, minor damage was done on “vinkelstasjon”, which is near the road in Adventdalen, east of Longyearbyen and in the entrance to Endalen. The Vinkelstasjon was part of the cableway that was used to transport coal from the mines to the harbour. It has been put of of use long ago. Today, it is protected as part of Spitsbergen’s cultural heritage. Two years ago, some minor repair work was done and subsequently, an illumination system was installed, which is controversial and does not work properly.
In late September, some of the new windows were thrown in and some dirty graffiti was left behind. The Sysselmannen are inquiring.
Vinkelstasjon and coal cableway in the entrance to Endalen.
By the way, my new book is in print and it can now be ordered 🙂 it is a photo book with the title “Norwegens arktischer Norden (3): Die Bäreninsel und Jan Mayen”, with German text Click here for further details!
This and other publishing products of the Spitsbergen publishing house in the Spitsbergen-Shop.
Norwegens arktischer Norden (1): Spitzbergen
Photobook: Norway's arctic islands. The text in this book is German. [shop url="https://shop.spitzbergen.de/en/polar-books/70-norwegens-arktischer-norden-1-aerial-arctic-9783937903262.html"] ← Back
Lofoten, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen from the air - Photobook: Norway's arctic islands. The text in this book is German, but there is very little text, so I am sure that you will enjoy it regardless which languages you read (or not).
The companion book for the Svalbardhytter poster. The poster visualises the diversity of Spitsbergen‘s huts and their stories in a range of Arctic landscapes. The book tells the stories of the huts in three languages.
Comprehensive guidebook about Spitsbergen. Background (wildlife, plants, geology, history etc.), practical information including travelling seasons, how to travel, description of settlements, routes and regions.
Join an exciting journey with dog, skis and tent through the wintery wastes of East Greenland! We were five guys and a dog when we started in Ittoqqortoormiit, the northernmost one of two settlements on Greenland’s east coast.
12 postcards which come in a beautifully designed tray. Beautiful images from South Georgia across Antarctica from the Antarctic Peninsula to the Ross Sea and up to Macquarie Island and Campbell Island.