Ashore · Our pick at sea
Grytviken church and cemetery
Shackleton’s grave
About Grytviken church and cemetery
The government’s heritage pages record Grytviken as the last port of call for the Endurance in 1914 and the burial place of Shackleton, who died aboard the Quest in King Edward Cove on 5 January 1922. After a clean-up of the station, visitors can still safely visit the museum, church and cemetery.
Why it's on our list
- Shackleton’s grave
- Endurance’s last port of call, 1914
- The station’s surviving machinery
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Grytviken church and cemetery before you go.