Pyramiden (Norwegian: [pʏrɑˈmîːdn̩]; Russian: Пирами́да, romanized: Piramída, IPA: [pʲɪrɐˈmʲidə]; literally 'The Pyramid') is an abandoned Soviet coal mining settlement on the …

During the 80s there lived over 1000 people in the mining town of Pyramiden, a town founded by Sweden in 1910 and later sold to the Soviet Union in 1927. The place got its name from the …

May 29, 2024 · For decades, the town of Pyramiden on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard was considered a model of Soviet society — until a tragic accident prompted its residents to …

Pyramiden represents a perfect example of settlement with past geopolitical importance which is reflected in its 20th century development and long-term economic support from the former …

Oct 4, 2018 · Abandoned twenty years ago, Pyramiden coal-mining town on the northern edge of the world is a preserved display of what the Soviet Union wanted to offer in the Arctic if …

Pyramiden is a haunting, beautiful, and unforgettable destination—an absolute must-see if you’re in Svalbard. The views, the history, and the atmosphere are unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Visit Pyramiden, Svalbard is the Soviet settlement, conserved in 1998 and became one of the most famous ghost towns in the world.

May 2, 2025 · Pyramiden, a former Soviet coal mining town in Svalbard, is a fascinating blend of history and stark Arctic beauty. Founded in 1910 by Sweden and later taken over by the USSR …

Aug 13, 2025 · When researching the fabled extremes of the Arctic by expedition ship, one name often crops up in travel blogs and history books: Pyramiden. With its eerie, frozen Soviet …

Pyramiden was founded as a coal mining settlement by Sweden in 1910 and sold to the Soviet Union in 1927. The mine and the town along with it closed in 1998, reopening for limited …