The Whalers graveyard of Smeerenburg
Spitsbergen / Svalbard
Smeerenburg was the main site for Dutch whaling operations in the 17th century. Today, the historic graves of dutch whalers are quickly decaying due to the melt of the permafrost.
Nordaustlandet: The edge of the world
Spitsbergen / Svalbard
If the world were flat, Nordaustlandet would be right at the edge of it. The island is located at 80°N in the arctic sea. To the north of it is nothing but the diminishing sea ice of the North Pole.
Iceberg calving at Negribreen
Spitsbergen / Svalbard
At negribreen, huge blocks of ice slide through the muddy seabed until the tide sets them free and allows them to drift southward.
Sailing the Arctic with Tall Ship Antigua
Spitsbergen / Svalbard
The best way to explore the rugged Spitsbergen shores is no doubt by sailing a tall ship like the Antigua.
The Microcosmos of the Rondane
Norway
The Rondane is a mountainous area in central Norway. Besides low shrubs, not much seems to be growing here, but if you take a closer look, a microcosmos appears right under your feet.
Frisian lakes and islands
The Netherlands
The Dutch province Friesland is famous for its lakes and the Wadden Sea, the largest tidal flats system in the world.