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Arctic Circle Collection

Journey into the Arctic Circle: A mesmerizing blend of nature's wonders and human exploration awaits

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Bridge & Arctic Cathedral, Tromso, Norway

Bridge & Arctic Cathedral, Tromso, Norway

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Royal Navy Seaking Mk4 Helicopters Over Northern Norway

Royal Navy Seaking Mk4 Helicopters Over Northern Norway
Royal Navy Seaking Mk4 helicopters from 845 Naval Air Squadron conducting Arctic flying training over the snow covered mountains of northern Norway

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Snow mobile on Finnish track near Ivalo in Finnish Lapland Finland winter

Snow mobile on Finnish track near Ivalo in Finnish Lapland Finland winter

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Aurora borealis (Northern Lights), Abisko, Lapland, Arctic Circle, Sweden, Scandinavia

Aurora borealis (Northern Lights), Abisko, Lapland, Arctic Circle, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Abisko, Sweden. Chasing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Swedish Lapland

Abisko, Sweden. Chasing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Swedish Lapland

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Mist on the snowy forest, Levi, Kittila, Lapland, Finland

Mist on the snowy forest, Levi, Kittila, Lapland, Finland

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Royal Navy submarine breaks through Arctic ice for major exercise

Royal Navy submarine breaks through Arctic ice for major exercise
Royal Navy submarine HMS Trenchant after it had broken through the metre-thick ice of the Arctic Ocean to join two US boats on a major exercise

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Panoramic of Northern lights KittilAÔé¼ Lapland Finland

Panoramic of Northern lights KittilAÔé¼ Lapland Finland
Panorama of snowy woods and frozen trees framed by Northern lights and stars Levi Sirkka KittilAÔé¼ Lapland region Finland Europe

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: EXPL2A-00284

EXPL2A-00284
Early map of Hudsons Strait and Hudsons Bay, 1662, in Arctic Canada. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Norther Lights (Auora Borealis), Inari Lake, Lapland, Finland

Norther Lights (Auora Borealis), Inari Lake, Lapland, Finland

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) in heavy snowfall, in the abandoned Russian settlement

Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) in heavy snowfall, in the abandoned Russian settlement of Pyramiden, Billefjorden, Svalbard

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Norway, Troms, Lyngen Alps

Norway, Troms, Lyngen Alps. Travel over the mountains of the Lyngen Alps via dog sled guided by veteran explorer Per Thore Hansen. (MR)

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Skogafoss waterfall, Sudurland, Iceland

Skogafoss waterfall, Sudurland, Iceland

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Typical Rorbu surrounded by grass, Nordland county, Lofoten Islands, Northern Norway

Typical Rorbu surrounded by grass, Nordland county, Lofoten Islands, Northern Norway

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: The Northern Lights illuminates the icy landscape in Svensby Lyngen Alps Tromsa¸ Lapland Norway

The Northern Lights illuminates the icy landscape in Svensby Lyngen Alps Tromsa¸ Lapland Norway Europe

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Aurora borealis

Aurora borealis. Fish-eye lens view of a tree silhouetted against a red aurora borealis or northern lights display in the night sky

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Norway, Svalbard, arctic slopes in Isfjord

Norway, Svalbard, arctic slopes in Isfjord

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Barents ship at Nova Zembla, 1598 (engraving)

Barents ship at Nova Zembla, 1598 (engraving)
XJF3037892 Barents ship at Nova Zembla, 1598 (engraving) by Dutch School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willem Barentsz (c.1550-97) Dutch navigator, cartographer

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Boat on Lake Kilpisjarvi

Boat on Lake Kilpisjarvi, Kilpisjarvi, Arctic Circle, Lapland, Finland

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Arctic Road Towards Kilpisjarvi

Arctic Road Towards Kilpisjarvi, Arctic Circle, Lapland, Finland

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Grizzly Bear and Mount Denali (McKinley), Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA

Grizzly Bear and Mount Denali (McKinley), Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA
Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) taking a stroll on autumn coloured tundra with a view of Mount Denali (McKinley), Denali National Park and Preserve, Interior Alaska; Alaska

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Blue glacial ice inside an ice cave, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, USA

Blue glacial ice inside an ice cave, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, USA
Blue glacial ice is exposed inside an ice cave at the terminus of Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Lake, Tongass National Forest; Alaska, United States of America

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock

Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock
A curious young polar bear (Ursus maritimus), probably recently weaned from its mother, approaches the National Geographic Explorer after scavenging a polar bear carcass on multi-year ice floes in

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Santa Claus village, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

Santa Claus village, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) in heavy snowfall, in the abandoned Russian settlement

Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) in heavy snowfall, in the abandoned Russian settlement of Pyramiden, Billefjorden, Svalbard

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Snowy peaks are reflected in the frozen Lake Jaegervatnet at sunset Stortind Lyngen Alps Tromsa¸

Snowy peaks are reflected in the frozen Lake Jaegervatnet at sunset Stortind Lyngen Alps Tromsa¸ Lapland Norway Europe

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Tureen with lid and stand, c.1840 (earthenware)

Tureen with lid and stand, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295748 Tureen with lid and stand, c.1840 (earthenware); 28.5x40x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A two-handled soup tureen)

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware)

Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295746 Plate. Raised front view, c.1840 (earthenware); 3x27 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dinner plate of the 'Arctic Scenery' pattern)

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Tureen in 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)

Tureen in 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295379 Tureen in 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware); 17x22x17.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Tureen and cover in 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)

Tureen and cover in 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295371 Tureen and cover in 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware); 16x31.5x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Polar projection map with Arctic Circle, c.1680 (coloured engraving)

Polar projection map with Arctic Circle, c.1680 (coloured engraving)
7295393 Polar projection map with Arctic Circle, c.1680 (coloured engraving) by Seller, John (1632-97); 44x55 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Chart showing the North West Passage discovered by Captain R. Le M. McClure, HMS 'Investigator'

Chart showing the North West Passage discovered by Captain R. Le M. McClure, HMS 'Investigator'
7295388 Chart showing the North West Passage discovered by Captain R. Le M. McClure, HMS 'Investigator', 1853 (coloured engraving) by Inglefield

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: The death of Willem Barents, 20 June 1597, 1836 (oil on canvas)

The death of Willem Barents, 20 June 1597, 1836 (oil on canvas)
7295283 The death of Willem Barents, 20 June 1597, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Portman, Christiaan Julius Lodewyck (1799-1867); 99x133.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Commander James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1834 (oil on canvas)

Commander James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1834 (oil on canvas)
7295331 Commander James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1834 (oil on canvas) by Wildman, John Robert (fl.1823-39); 144.2x112 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: The Boat-cloak or cloak boat invented by Peter Halkett, R.N., 1848

The Boat-cloak or cloak boat invented by Peter Halkett, R.N., 1848
7295447 The Boat-cloak or cloak boat invented by Peter Halkett, R.N., 1848; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: The Arctic ocean Captain Ross and the crew of the 'Victory' saved by the 'Isabella' of Hull

The Arctic ocean Captain Ross and the crew of the 'Victory' saved by the 'Isabella' of Hull
7295545 The Arctic ocean Captain Ross and the crew of the 'Victory' saved by the 'Isabella' of Hull, 1833 (coloured engraving) by Ross

Captain W.E. Parry R.N., 1821 (stipple engraving)
7295539 Captain W.E. Parry R.N., 1821 (stipple engraving) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844); 23x14.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Commander of the Polar Expedition 1819-1820)

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Polar sketches. Returning to the ship after an unsuccessful attempt to find the North Pole

Polar sketches. Returning to the ship after an unsuccessful attempt to find the North Pole, 1876 (chromolithograph)
7295653 Polar sketches. Returning to the ship after an unsuccessful attempt to find the North Pole, 1876 (chromolithograph) by Moss, Edward Lawton (1843-80); 19.7x28 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Sealskin suit, 1875 (sealskin)

Sealskin suit, 1875 (sealskin)
7295773 Sealskin suit, 1875 (sealskin); 160x610x880 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: This sealskin suit)

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command

A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command, 1852 (b/w photo)
7295742 A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command, 1852 (b/w photo) by Domville, William Thomas (1822-79); 17.7x21.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

Satellite sledge assigned to HMS 'Discovery' for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position., c.1875 (wood)
7295733 Satellite sledge assigned to HMS 'Discovery' for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position., c.1875 (wood, organic: leather, metal); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Rudder and stern post plan for 'Erebus' (1826) and 'Terror' (1813), 1845 (technical drawing, paper)

Rudder and stern post plan for 'Erebus' (1826) and 'Terror' (1813), 1845 (technical drawing, paper)
7295438 Rudder and stern post plan for 'Erebus' (1826) and 'Terror' (1813), 1845 (technical drawing, paper, black ink, red ink, blue colourwash, grey colourwash) by British School

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)

First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)
7295570 First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint) by Sackhouse, John (1797-1819); 29.2x42.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Halkett's boat-cloak or cloak-boat, 1840-49 (engraving)
7295403 Halkett's boat-cloak or cloak-boat, 1840-49 (engraving); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: This eccentric contraption was designed for navigating across bays and rivers)

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Fast from the ice floe, under Cape Prescott, Franklin Pierce Bay (Canada), 19th century (b/w photo)

Fast from the ice floe, under Cape Prescott, Franklin Pierce Bay (Canada), 19th century (b/w photo)
MMM5457715 Fast from the ice floe, under Cape Prescott, Franklin Pierce Bay (Canada), 19th century (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Fast from the ice floe)

Portrait of Alexander MacDonald (1817-1848), assistant surgeon aboard the HMS 'Terror'
MMM5477316 Portrait of Alexander MacDonald (1817-1848), assistant surgeon aboard the HMS 'Terror'; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (gold)
MMM5477676 Royal Geographical Society Prize Medal, 1835, awarded to Captain George Back (1796-1878), 1835 (gold) by Wyon, William (1795-1851); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageArctic Circle Collection: Captain Markham's most northerly encampment, 19th century (oil on paper)

Captain Markham's most northerly encampment, 19th century (oil on paper)
7295288 Captain Markham's most northerly encampment, 19th century (oil on paper) by Beechey, Richard Bridges (1808-95); 22.9x34.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London



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Journey into the Arctic Circle: A mesmerizing blend of nature's wonders and human exploration awaits. Royal Navy Seaking Mk4 Helicopters soar over the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Norway, while Tromso's iconic Bridge & Arctic Cathedral stand as testaments to architectural brilliance. Experience the thrill of racing through Finnish Lapland on a snowmobile track near Ivalo, surrounded by the enchanting winter wonderland. Witness the ethereal beauty of Aurora borealis (Northern Lights) dancing above Abisko in Swedish Lapland, leaving you spellbound. Mist delicately blankets Levi's snowy forest in Kittila, Finland, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that captivates your senses. Marvel at Iceland's Skogafoss waterfall in Sudurland, where raw power meets serene beauty amidst untouched wilderness. Encounter a majestic Grizzly Bear against the backdrop of Mount Denali (McKinley) in Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve - a true testament to untamed wildlife coexisting with rugged landscapes. Let yourself be enchanted as The Northern Lights illuminate Svensby Lyngen Alps' icy landscape in Tromsa¸ Lapland Norway Europe - an awe-inspiring spectacle that will leave you breathless. Take in panoramic views of this celestial phenomenon from KittilAÔé¼ Lapland Finland, immersing yourself fully into its magical embrace. Witness the might and determination of Royal Navy submarines breaking through Arctic ice for major exercises - a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration. Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Norway's Lyngen Alps; let their towering peaks guide you towards new horizons within this frozen paradise.