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Sunset

Golden Light in Barentsburg

Catch the fleeting golden hour before the sun dips below the horizon in this remote Russian outpost.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 22:19

    Icebreaker Bar Krasin

    Start with an aquavit at the Icebreaker Bar Krasin. The Soviet icebreaker interior sets the tone, and the bar is open early enough to grab a drink before the evening light shifts.

  2. 22:49

    Handicraft center

    Walk over to the Handicraft center. Browse the local souvenirs and watch the artisans at work in their baking and painting workshops.

  3. 23:19

    Lenin statue

    Head to the Lenin statue for the main event. As the sun sets toward the NNW, the statue is silhouetted against the golden sky. This is the perfect moment for a photo.

  4. 00:04

    Brewery and restaurant Krasniy Medved

    End the evening at Brewery and restaurant Krasniy Medved. Enjoy a meal of cod or burgers and a beer from their own brewery as the night settles in.

Local tip

Check opening hours for your specific date, as the Icebreaker Bar Krasin and Krasniy Medved are closed on Mondays.

Check before you go

  • Icebreaker Bar Krasin: Tu-Su 08:00-23:00
  • Brewery and restaurant Krasniy Medved: Tu-Su 13:00-01:00

Worth knowing

  • Icebreaker Bar Krasin is open at 22:19 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Barentsburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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