A Successful Season for Scientists!
After one month in Antarctica collecting samples and data at the Princess Elisabeth and in the field, the scientists who came to the station this season will be departing on…
Princess Elisabeth Antarctica
For decades, Antarctica has been the home of science and an example for preservation governance. The International Polar Foundation heralded the return of Belgium on the continent with the first ever “zero emission” station: Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
Latest News
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Moving Forward with Scientific Fieldwork
The scientific season is in full swing at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica (PEA).
Live from Antarctica 2.0 Coming on January 15th!
The popular online webinar featuring engineers and scientists from the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica returns for a second edition on January 15th!
Latest Pictures and Videos
Prinoths Departing for the Field
A time-lapse showing both Prinoths setting off along the long traverse, transporting teams and supplies across the Antarctic plateau.
Rainette Engberg from the EPFL Sets up Instruments for the SnowFLux Project
Rainette Engberg from the EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland is spent one month at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica setting up a variety of instruments on the 30-metre tower next to the…
One Project, Multiple dimensions
Concept & Design
The design of the Princess Elisabeth Station goes well beyond the package. Every aspect of the station was worked and re-worked to minimize energy and material loss while optimizing performance and space.
The Construction
Two seasons of building were needed for the Princess Elisabeth Station to become entirely operational and welcome its first scientists. From 2004 onwards, follow the history of the station as it unfolds.
Zero Emission
Princess Elisabeth Antarctica is a puzzle that took existing parts and reassembled them in an innovative way. As a prototype, the station is subjected to perpetual improvements to its efficiency, autonomy, and equipments.
Polar Science
A new station in a vastly unexplored region of Antarctica, Princess Elisabeth Antarctica provides scientists with a wide variety of research environments and the necessary support to conduct their research in the best conditions.