Taking pictures and filming on the ice

Pictures and Videos

We hope that these videos and picture galleries will give you a feeling of what it is like to live and work in Antarctica. You will also find a lot of material related to the construction of the station.

Latest Pictures

  • Removing accumulated snow from the annex roofs with a snow blower to reduce structural load and prevent excess stress on the building. - © International Polar Foundation

    Keeping the Station Running Smoothly

    Routine maintenance is essential to keep Princess Elisabeth Antarctica operating safely and efficiently in one of the world’s harshest environments. From vehicle checks and snow removal to water…

  • The trip was too long for a single push, so the team set up camp at the bottom of the Nils Larsenfjellet (south-west of the Sør Rondane Mountains). - © International Polar Foundation

    FROID project

    To support the FROID project, our team returned to marked GPS points on the Antarctic Plateau to track subtle ice movements in blue ice areas.

  • Reaching the remote AWS sites by skidoos across the high Antarctic plateau. - © International Polar Foundation

    Check-ups on the Automatic Weather Stations

    Regular check-ups on the automatic weather stations (AWS) as part of the PEACE project ensure year-round, reliable climate data from the Antarctic plateau. Each station transmits its measurements via satellite,…

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Latest Videos

  • Tractor Engine Removal

    Removing a broken engine from a Prinoth tractor as part of ongoing mechanical maintenance and equipment reliability checks.

  • Regular Check-ups on the Automatic Weather Stations

    A glimpse of the extreme environment where our climate data is collected. High winds and freezing temperatures show why regular on-site checks are crucial for station reliability.

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