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

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 abandon this …

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 pyramid …

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.

Jan 16, 2019 · This is Pyramiden, a Russian coal-mining settlement which was hastily abandoned by its residents in 1998. Ever since, the streets, buildings and once-loved possessions have been left to …

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

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 Soviet Union.

Jul 24, 2024 · But there are signs this ghost town is stirring back to life. Despite appearances, Pyramiden isn’t in Russia – it’s in Svalbard, a part of Norway.

Aug 26, 2025 · Pyramiden, the Russian coal mining settlement in Spitsbergen (Svalbard) that was abandoned in 1998, is one of the most fascinating places you could imagine. On this site, you can …

Pyramiden was founded by Sweden in 1910 and later sold to the Soviet Union in 1927. Under Soviet control, it became a thriving coal mining town, named after the pyramid-shaped mountain nearby.