As we continued our journey toward Hornsund, which, despite its name, is actually a fjord rather than a sound, we arrived at Gnålodden under a calm, overcast sky. The rugged cliffs here are home to flocks of kittiwakes, Brünnich’s guillemots, and fulmars, filling the air with their wings and calls. Near the shore, a small cabin stands quietly and amidst the tundra.

As we explored, we were lucky to see belugas swimming gracefully in nearby waters. On land, a lone Arctic fox moved silently across the tundra, completing a day full of memorable wildlife encounters.