Across the bay

... lies Hiorthhamn.

Hiorthhamn used to be a coal mining settlement, just across from Longyearbyen, nearly one hundred years ago. For a while (between 1938 and 2002), the place was called Moskushamn, after the many musk-oxens that could be seen around the area. Hiorthhamn is only a short ride away, and a nice destination for a daytrip.

Buildings from the old settlement - and some new cabins, nicely situated on the shore.




Picnicking with Finn, Alvar, Cathy and Lydia.




Looking back towards Longyearbyen.


A closer look: red arrow pointing at our house.


Looking southeast, towards Adventdalen.


And then home.