Polish Polar Station by UAM of Poznań

The Adam Mickiewicz University Polar Station contains three cabins with research facilities at the foot of Pyramiden mountain, 50 meters from the shoreline.

The research station began operations in 1984 using Skottehytta cabin, before constructing permanent structures in 2011 and relocating to the western coast in 2015.

Scientists at the station work under specific protocols due to polar bear presence, carrying mandatory firearms and following strict safety procedures during research activities.

The station generates power through fossil fuel generators and solar panels, while supplies arrive from Poland or get purchased in Longyearbyen at the start of summer.

Researchers monitor permafrost, conduct glaciological studies, and collect meteorological data through automated weather stations positioned around Petunia Bay.

Inception: 1984

GPS coordinates: 78.68040,16.45450

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:32