Going INSIDE the abandoned houses of the soviet GHOST TOWN | Svalbard
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 3. 09. 2022
- This place is soooo spooky!! We are in the abandoned soviet-era ghost town in Coles Bay to explore the old houses, and what has been left behind. Svalbard is full of fascinating places, and this is definitely one of them. I hope you enjoy the video! :)
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Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 6.5 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!
Grim could take a serial killer. No question. I love how he's walking into empty rooms in spooky houses with his tail held high indicating just how happy he is. He really has such a good life with you guys.
Proof there aren't Ghosts, if there were any kind of evil there, Grim would be first to pick up the vibes. Dogs and kids know. đ
Grim is the sweetest guy!!đ
How Grim made sure he was first on the boat when they were leaving the spooky island, lol.
@@seesea-sv3xw Cats sure would, for dogs I am not sure.
@@seesea-sv3xw yesssss exactly he is a guard dog .
I'm quite surprised the buildings were never completely stripped of materials for new projects given the difficulty and expense of getting supplies to Svalbard
If these buildings were anywhere else they would have been covered in spray paint & all the windows broken.
@@hsoderberg6505 And every piece of material stolen.
They're protected historically.
That's exactly what I thought!
Yeah all that old wood in good shape due to the climate, metal rooves, would be a lot of reclaimed material.
âTidy? I donât know what that means but it was clean.â đ Christoffer is just so naturally cool đ
I love your videos so much đ„° the light, the Grim, the Christoffer, the Svalbard, the Whales,the everything đŠđ đ
Thank you so much!
âŠand the occasional Fenris appearance âșïž
And the music!
2:48 In my professional opinion as a train driver, I'm not convinced that railway is actually up to the job any longer
It's scary to think any of the open buildings could have a polar bear in them.
If I was Christopher I would 100% be walking into the open buildings with the shotgun in my hands
I dont know why that didn't cross my mind, even with her having mentioned them. That would be a frightening encounter. They're gorgeous, but I know they can also be deadly. I wouldn't want them to have to face such a potentially bad situation, and have to protect themselves. I know that would be a very unfortunate encounter. I can tell they care very much about the eco system and the animals.
I like that, unlike in a lot of other content creators, we can actually see the sights and places you explore in your films. I have never been to Svalbard, but thanks to you, I feel like I've seen so many cool places. Thank you Cecilia, always pleasure to watch and looking forward for more.
She really does a good job of sharing the history and depth of Svalbard as being more than just an arctic island in the far north. There's so many hidden gemstones there!
"Lonely, abandoned houses" is a really good descriptor. I've often thought that about houses, especially ones that looked like they were loved and well cared-for in the past. I imagine what it would feel like, to have years (or even generations) of life lived in them, all the ups and downs, children playing, holidays, birthdays, meals being cooked, and then suddenly just stillness and loneliness, left alone to slowly decay and die.
Same thoughts here. If only the walls could talk...
Celtic Lass: ...and the newspaper on the floor says "friendship multiplies strength"...
@@polyglot.basketer947 thank you. I wanted them to translate it. Did you catch anything else on the news paper?
Houses respond well to inhabitants who love them. When they are abandoned they fall to ruin quite fast.
@@carochan86 Very hard to read, but a few more titles: "Glory to the work, Bad luck away, Counting glasses until autumn." ...but I don't guarantee....
You are one of the best storytellers! I love all your videos they are so full of information and your life that I truly love watching! So entertaining and relaxing at the same time! Thank you Cecilia and Christoper, and the cutie Grimm! đ Love from the USA NY
Wow thank you so so much!
What makes places like this even more sad is the fact that people didn't really choose or want to work in them. During Soviet times you could not just move around and decide your job... Hope in this case those people did actually get paid that much, that amount during those times was huge and would have made people want to move there at least for awhile, but it was also not uncommon to never receive your pay...
they did get paid, look it up on russian youtube chanels, people that worked there got 3 times more then those on main land, my geography teacher used to work above arctic circle in 70s and 80s, , he was paid good money, and then the colapse came, so he became a teacher , alcoholic, with memories of his past , it is sad though
Grimâs demeanor said all was well in the building. Heâs showing great confidence, and he clearly adores you!! He would keep you safe, no question about itđȘđŻâ€ïž
Fascinating piece of history! And hauntingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing Cecilia. Love your videos â€ïž
So glad you enjoyed it! It was so much fun to make!
No spider webs! an advantage of living in Svalbard. You may be interested to know that Longyearbyen is named for Boston (USA) banker named Longyear-who founded the Artic Coal Co. A museum for him is in Brookline, MA-a few miles away from where I live.
I was wrong, I have thought it was the name given by the workers living there, waiting for going back đ
With the newspaper clippings on the floor just makes me think about the history that building must hold.
I wonder if there are any old movies showing how things looked in its âhey dayâ? That would be really interesting. I find all that exploring fascinating. It is beautiful there. Grimm looks so cute tuckered out. Thanks
I totally thought you would âspookifyâ this for dramatic effect. Lol But your description was enough to imagine! I LOVE the many pastels of the skyline in the region and their reflection in the water. Gorgeous footage!
hahah I haaad to! Everything about this place was spooky, eerie and beautiful at the same time!! Love me some spooky tunes to go with that haha!
The spookiest room for me was the one that looked almost livable with that made up bedâŠ.
We had the same thought âwhy do I want this?!, itâs really nice!â Those blanket patterns were stunning!!!
I love watching Grim enjoying every trip you make, not scared of anything, just enjoying life! He definitely has an amazing life, I am jealous hahaha. I love your videos so much, they relax me so much and makes me forget about my anxiety and stress I have everyday!
You are NOT being dramatic. It was very clear some awful stuff went down in those walls. Such terrible energy, even through the screen, i can't imagine BEING there. You're brave!!
Just here binge watching Cecilia â€
Watching a horror movie with you must be a hoot! Grimm looks so peaceful, having a well-earned nap after a busy day, he's gorgeous.
The ghost town was awesome. So, much history in each room. Grim looks so happy to not be on a leash and be able to run around in the wild.
Being out where there is no phone reception or other people gives me anxiety levels so high I canât even describe it. I have such an irrational fear of being stranded with no way to get out or ask for help. Iâve never had anything close to that happen to justify the fear but it freaks me out anyway. đ€·đ»ââïž
I feel exactly the same as you. I've been diagnosed with agoraphobia due to it. The entire area where she lives is so beautiful but I could never go there. I can't even do a cruise ship bc of the fear of having no way out like no escape. The older I get the worse it gets. Mid 40s now and it wasn't near this bad just 5 or so years ago... suxx.... Hope you have a nice day âĄâĄ
@@ClaireNicole33 I had no idea there was a name for it. Iâve been on a cruise and absolutely loved it but we were never far from land so that could be part of why I didnât have an issue with it. I hope it doesnât keep you from enjoying things in the future. đ€
I'm surprised the bears haven't taken up residence in these homes during the winter. I guess it's too cold for rodents. This gives off Silent Hill vibes for sure. But I love it! Great video!
I just love Grim so much-he is so stinking adorable! Thank you so much for taking us along to the ghost town-that was so cool and interesting to me. And those shots and pictures are to die for-itâs so beautiful there and I am very intrigued by your way of life, Cecilia and Christopher, so thank you for giving us such a wonderful glimpse into your livesâŁïžâŁïž
I loved seeing Grim asleep. I imagine it's a deep sleep after the day's adventure.
I think this is the best and most cinematic video you have made so far.The music is perfect and the scenes of Christofer looking back through the doorway made me laugh out loud, as did your ghost story references. I loved it, thanks x
The jacket is a clue đ
One of my favorite Sunday night (here in the US where I am) rituals is getting a bowl of ice cream and watching your videos. I look forward to them at the end of every week! Not only are they relaxing, but the cinematography/music is really top notch. Thank you for all the hard work you do!
Now I need ice cream.
As someone who live in the city, these kind of adventure and experience is a luxury for me. Thank you Cecilia for sharing your life and creating top notch videos from Svalbard. I've watched almost all your videos. It's on my bucket list now to visit Norway & Svalbard. Love from Japan â€ïž
Love the spooky and desolate ambience of this place. Reminds me of remote places in Alaska I've been to. These far northern towns where almost no one visits, kind of eerie but amazingly beautiful. And a calm and peacefulness like no other đđđ
I love this video, I love all things spooky and abandoned, but also everything about this just felt so cozy. Put me in a cozy mood bc its rainy here so I lit some candle wax melt spiced latte, made a chai with some gingersnaps and my salt lamp that changes colorsđ”đȘđ§đŻ
I REALLY need to visit Svalbard someday, if it's at ALL possible. There's so much to explore and learn about, including all the geology!
It's easy. Visited in 2013 August for not a lot of money with direct flights from OSL with Norwegian. But will probably cost a lot more now. The excursion trips are a must, but mine got cancelled due to choppy seas which nearly flung us out of the boat.
@@EinkOLED "Easy" is definitely not what it would be for me, it would take 35 hours and involve 3 flights lol. But perhaps realistic if I could extend the layovers enough to be able to properly rest, at least between the first 2 flights. Really expensive though, the flight alone is as much as a whole week in the Caribbean.
@@celticlass8573 3 flights for me too but took a day in Oslo. The way back was direct.
@@Bracarensis Lucky. :)
Love how Grim is just happy as can be like he's on a field trip đđ
Well he is!
I loved every minute of this video. Thank you so much. I've lately become obsessed with videos of abandoned towns and houses so was really surprised to see this type of video from you. Beautiful scenery and those sunsets!! It's lovely to be reminded that our earth and nature are so precious. On a different note though I couldn't believe that abandoned building was so clean. Did you wonder when you seen the quilt on the bed if perhaps someone stayed there? A hunter maybe? Thank you from Ireland â€
Benjamin aka Bald and Bankrupt would love this place đ
When I was in Cole Bay in 2002, I couldn't see all these belongings like a jacket, neither mattresses on these beds.
I think some used to visit that place from Barensburg and stay overnight there.
You are amazing! Your photography is just breathtaking! Bless you and Chris for sharing your idyllic world with us.
I gotta admit, I thoroughly enjoy videos like this. There are other CZcams channels that feature abandoned cities, buildings, etc, but I really like how you navigate the buildings and how you narrate things. Great job Cecilia!
I don't know why but you two watching a movie on a phone together was the cutest damn thing. lol
I love your videos.. They're all so wholesome and I love to start my day watching with a cup of tea. This video combined your videos with one of my favorite things - urban exploration. Loved it! Thank you for sharing your little slice of paradise! I can't wait for the next one! đ
One of your best filmed videos EVERâŁïž Near-perfect filming!
This was so interesting. Thanks for taking us along.
Excellent as always. Thank you for sharing a part of the world that most of us never knew about or would ever see. Going to ghost town on a Friday evening is an awesome adventure!
One of the most beautiful videos you ever made ! Love to see Grimm Hiking freely! He looks so happy !
Love everything about the video. The music, the views, the storytelling! I'm soo glad I found this channel! Thanks for sharing!!
You successfully spooked me. I kept expecting something to jump out especially in the room that looked like someone lives there. Thank you for sharing this beautiful ghost town.
Absolutely fantastic video! The scenery, the stories, the history... I love it all! Your videos are so calm and relaxing. I can't wait for more summer to fall to winter...
Great video Cecilia, thank you for showing us this beautiful place! đ§Ą
Excellent cinematography, music and narration, felt the creepy rooms! đ±đ±đ± top video đâ€ïžđ«Ł
Thank you sooo much!
Absolutely love this segment. Cecilia, it's so beautifully and eerily shot. You really captured the 'feel' of this ghost town.
This is one of your best videos Cecilia! I love that you included the historical information. What a great adventure! Thank you for sharing. Much love to you, Christoffer and Grim đ€đŸ
I recently discovered your channel and I canât stop watching!
Your life in Svalbard is so unique. Love watching the beautiful footage. This is truly one of the most beautiful places Iâve seen!Please keep up the great work Cecelia, Christoffer and Grim! đđâ€ïž
Loved this video!!! All of the music you used is so good and so perfect. Thank you for sharing!!
Can't get enough of your content. Is informative, interesting, chill and fun.
Awww, I loved how fearless Grim is, especially in those rooms that wouldnât have looked out of place in âThe Hills Have Eyesâ! Wow, such a gorgeous place, I love how beautiful the decay is, it would be amazing to see the autumn kick in there, thank you both as always! đ€
There is something attractive about places like this, despite the decay and melancholy atmosphere. Despite the slow decomposition in that climate, itâs interesting to see how quickly it has gone from its founding less than a century ago to sliding softly into ruin. Thereâs no escaping gravity or entropyâŠ..
as always loved this video!! thank you so much for your gorgeous content!!!!
Itâs spooky but also peaceful and beautiful! This was so fascinating. Thank you for sharing all the history đ„°
Another beautiful Svalbard adventure, what a great start to my Sunday đ
The quality of the light in parts of this video is just awesome. I really felt transported to another time and place. Thank you!
Great vlog. Thank you for sharing, a bit of historical value is so refreshing that we rarely see in any other vlogs. Best from Canada.
I love all of your videos, but the historical ones are particularly fascinating for me as I am a historian and genealogist. I also worked as an archaeology assistant for several years in the field and lab. Thank you so much for sharing this part of Svalbard.
this is amazing! thank you so much for your content Cecilia! â€ïžâ€ïž
Hi Cecilia Blomdahl. Please make a video about your journey to and living in Svalbard. I'd really like to know about your preparations and the laws of moving to Svalbard. Finance, passport, and everything needed
Once again a lovely glimpse into the wonderful world of Svalbard..thankyou so much..xx
One of my all time favorite videos so far! I love haunted hotels (although they scare the heck out of me!!!) so this was super fun to watch!!
That looks an amazing place. I love discovering Svalbard through your videos. It's definitely somewhere I'd like to visit, as I'm sure many others do, thanks to your channel.
I love that Christopher is sitting outside in a short sleeve. It has been so interesting and magically watching your videos this summer as your summers are so cold. Seeing you work outside, boat, etc in long sleeves with ear warmers is so fascinating. I am Canadian and we get the minus 40 winters in my area with a ton of snow, but the summer gets into the 20's and sometimes the 30's (which to us is disgustingly hot). It's already cooling off quite a bit at night, with it being 7 degrees the last two nights and about 18 during the day. I am not looking forward to the short days but I am looking forward to being able to sleep comfortably again!!
It is strange to see all the wood there. I assume, that a wood is pretty expensive staff there and russians have another (and alive) town on Swalbard.
Happy Sunday! Another great vlog; thank you for sharing!
So peaceful. I'm a bit envious as I look out the window of my condo in a big North American city at the parking lot. Grim was right tuckered out.
This channel is such a great escape. Thank you!
Your videos are a peace in their own. Feels like moving here â„ïžâŁïž
THANK YOU! This was awesome!
Oh my how I LOVE this beautiful excursion. As I watched - the time frozen living quarters and place that time forgot - it is all So Beautiful!
When Christopher opened one of the interior doors and went in first, an overwhelming sentiment came over me of this: that man loves you Cecilia.
Thank you for showing all this beauty to us in the way that you do.
Agree, I see that Christopher has a sense of humor.
Good morning! Thank you for making Sundays so interesting!
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My first thought was polar bears after seeing Kokh's incredible photos of an abandoned meteorological station in the Russian artic being taken over by polar bears. Probably many have already seen these as they've made an internet sensation. Perfect timing as we head into Halloween season & gorgeous scenery. I can't start my Sunday until I watch one of your vlogs!
That dog has a permanent smile on his face in every video! Happy dog is not grim at all! đđđ
Horror movie elements - I can relate to that too lolll as a big fan of horror movies. Excellent work.
Absolutely gorgeous, your 4K photography is awesome, brought a tear to my eyes.
Cecelia, the sunset shots are the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen, gasp, just no words for the mystical beauty of Svalbard. Such a deep feeling of peace. Loved your video and seeing you, Christoffer and Grim having fun - I don't do horror flicks but that house/buiding was scary and that room with the interesting blankets on the made bed looked like someone still living there! Very glad no polar bear encounter!
Thereâs something so sad about those ghost towns. Another fabulous video!
Thanks for taking us into this amazing trip back in timeđŻ your adventures are highly enjoyable đđthanks for the history of this forgotten place and sharing it with us. Canât wait for the next adventure đđ
Great video Cecilia, as usual! Incredible scenery, fantastic colours, a place unique, misterious and beautiful, ideal for a hike like you did !
I am living for your beautiful videos! Wow! I loved the ghost town tour and you are super brave for going into those rooms! Creeeeepy!!! Those sunset drone shots - woweowowow! Autumn on Svalbard looks absolutely đ€© . Also love the history lesson. Thanks for the wonderful content đâ€ïž
Another awesome video, so interesting!!! Stunning scenery and you capture the beauty of it all. Look forward to your next, thanks!
Beautiful video. One of my favourites on your channel so far. đšâïžđ
You described perfectly the feelings and atmosphere of the place! Thank you for sharing! Impressive scenaries!
Lovely photography! You lead a quiet, happy life in a beautiful spot full of history and ghosts!
Cecilia! Your zest for life is so uplifting! You narrate beautifully and bring your world to many ! Such an amazing video. Thank you!! Bless your heart!
Mary from Virginia
USA
This gave me such a freaky feeling
I love watching your boating excursions. Regardless of whether you hike or not! Itâs just fun to see the dogs, if you catch fish, see what you guys eat, how you slept, and all that. Itâs like we are hanging out with you I guess!
Love this spooky đ» video!
Are you sure no one is living there? That small made up bedroom and hanging jacket says otherwise đ
Great video and thank you for sharing it with us !
BTW: I love how Grim shows no fear, just a wagging tail of curiosityđ
Grim doesn't watch horror films
A year late but I do agree with you. The jacket and made up bed say otherwise. đđ
Yes, I agree. I immediately thought that someone had been staying there occasionally. Maybe just a photographer or naturalist, since there are no homeless camps or wandering hobos on Svalbard. And in such a high trust place, you could do that, just leave your stuff there, and know that anybody who came by (like Cecilia) wouldn't take anything.
That video was incredible!! Thanks for showing us these places. You're an amazing story-teller. The CZcamsrs Kara and Nate were in Svalbard after their cruise to the North Pole, I was hoping you two would connect.
I've seen their film about Svalbard and the cruise and was annoyed for the whole time they didn't do justice to the beauty of nature, especially on Svalbard. All you can see in their films is just themselves and their faces with the ocassional flash of a polar bear. While watching K&N I was constantly thinking "Cecilia would have done it better!".
Loved this! Thank you! đ
Thank you so much for sharing this! The videography is superb.
Loved this exploring so mutch! đ
I love your videos! They are always so educational and informative
Recently started watching your channel. I have been binge watching your videos.. I find Svalbard calm, breathtaking place. The music you incorporate with videos I absolutely â€ïž. I'm definitely hooked. Blessings to you and your family
Cecilia, with all of your video-photographic experience have you ever thought about making a full length movie? You certainly have the imagination to write a script for a work of fiction and you seem to know a lot of the history of Svalbard to create a documentary. Coles Bay could be the perfect location for filming a horror film from your worst nightmare or a history of the area from a Russian's perspective.
BTW, when you were panning around the bay with your boat in the distance, I half expected to see a polar bear doing a little jig on the back deck in celebration of finally finding a heated boat he could sleep on this winter! Polar Bear Party Boat!
Oh my gosh, I remember Cecelia talking about polar bears climbing onto people's boats, I'd forgotten she said that! Good imagination!