Grytviken

Geography

Situated on the eastern coast of South Georgia, Grytviken is an abandoned whaling station surrounded by mountains that adds a hauntingly beautiful element to the landscape.

Significance

As the first whaling station in South Georgia, the village offers a unique insight into humanity’s impact on the island as well as the more recent conservation efforts that have reshaped its legacy.

Attractions

The South Georgia Museum, the restored whaler's church, and the grave of the famous explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton are significant draws.

Activities

Tours of the old whaling station, museum visits, and treks to Shackleton's grave.