Ode to nature
This very remote island in the South Atlantic ocean is intensely beautiful, rugged and pure, grand. South Georgia is an ode to nature, an absolute 'untamed' destination. The coastline consists of deep fjords, beautiful bays with pebble beaches, glaciers hitting the sea, calving ice. In the background with snow and ice covered mountains, and hidden valleys with grassy plains. The largest populations of southern fur seals and elephant seals in the world, various species of albatrosses – including the spectacular giant albatross and sootkopalbatros – and six species of penguins are among the island's exceptionally rich fauna. The total number of animals amounts to many millions!
KING PENGUINS
In several places there are giant colonies of king penguins. As far as the eye can see you can see the proud animals, tightly packed, noisy. The brown, woolly boy waits patiently for food. Unperturbed, adult animals waddle off and on, taking the shortest route from the sea to their small piece of territory in the mass. Your presence leaves the animals almost indifferent, they pass at a very short distance if necessary. So close you can see the feathers, the color of the eyes, you can hear the sound of legs shuffling over a surface of pebbles. It's an overwhelming, moving spectacle that will always stay with you.
GRYTVIKEN
Little is more reminiscent of the intensive whaling and hunting of fur seals that once took place here. The oldest whale station Grytviken has been dismantled, and now serves as a museum. Here you can also visit the restored Norwegian church and a small cemetery. During the summer months, Grytviken is staffed by about 18 people, the only human inhabitants of all of South Georgia.
