Grønlandsk kultur
Meet the Greenlanders on their home turf. Hospitable Greenlanders bid you welcome to their home. Accept an irresistible offer of a kaffemik and good stories.
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Kangerlussuaq, also known as Søndre Strømfjord in Danish, is much more than a runway. It is the gateway to Greenland. Here, nature is right in front of you when you get off the plane. Kangerlussuaq is, among other things, the city where you most easily get close to the huge ice wall of the ice sheet.
The settlement is Greenland's navel. This is where the planes from the big world land and take off, and it is also from Kangerlussuaq, the small planes buzz like bees when transporting people and goods to and from the cities.
Kangerlussuaq is much more than a runway. Nature is in front of you when you get off the plane. Here you can easily get close to the huge ice wall of the ice sheet. With over 300 cloud-free days a year, Kangerlussuaq is also the city in Greenland that has the best conditions for experiencing the northern lights.
From base to settlement
Kangerlussuaq was established as a base by the US Air Force in 1941. Today it is a busy airport and an active settlement with built-in opportunities to get close to nature.
The ice sheet - just 25 km away
Are you up for a challenge, in good physical shape and do you love fantastic scenery? Then head off on a trip into the wilderness on foot or by mountain bike. Pack your rucksack and bike panniers with a tent and provisions and set course for the Ice Sheet. Standing at the edge of the Ice Sheet and gazing at the enormous mass of ice glistening in hues of white, green and blue is an incredible experience. A sheer rugged wall of ice with fissures shaped by brilliant turquoise meltwater is pure balm for the soul, in addition to which you may be fortunate enough to experience the thunderous crash that shatters the silence as pieces of ice break away.
Whatever the circumstances, keep your distance! The Ice Sheet is unpredictable. Follow the marked trails if you wish to climb onto the ice and enjoy the fantastic views from the top. If you prefer a little more comfort, then cars and jeeps also drive out to the Ice Sheet.
Here is a list of local operators in Kangerlussuaq:
Visit Greenland
Albatros - Arctic Circle
Guide to Greenland
Tours by Locals
Musk oxen, reindeer and arctic foxes
Kangerlussuaq’s climate is mild, and the vegetation is particularly well-suited to musk oxen and reindeer. One of the world's largest populations of musk oxen can be found around Kangerlussuaq. Go on a trip by car or by bus and get close to the herds of animals with coats of wool and fur that are in their ideal habitat.
The animals with their large horns and impressive long-haired coat appear slow and benign. But don’t let yourself be fooled! Keep your distance, preferably 30-40 metres away, because if the oxen feel threatened, they may charge and, in spite of a weight of 300-400 kilos, they are athletic and fast.
Stay a couple of days
There are several salt lakes in the area. Make sure you visit the largest of them. It lies southwest of the Tacan radar station. Taste the water: it’s fit to drink and is reminiscent of still mineral water.
Greenland by Topas
Greenland by Topas is a partner in the Air Greenland group, which offers a wide range of excursions in Kangerlussuaq. If the purpose of the trip is a meeting or conference, there are also good facilities.
Welcome to the experiences of the other world. Where else can you find snow, ice, mountains, sea and whales close to green plains with potato fields? Go exploring for new exciting experiences right here.
Grønlandsk kultur
Meet the Greenlanders on their home turf. Hospitable Greenlanders bid you welcome to their home. Accept an irresistible offer of a kaffemik and good stories.
Gastronomi
Some of the finest gourmet restaurants are found in Greenland. And the menus are all characterised by local ingredients.
Indlandsis
The Ice Cap in Greenland is thousands of years old, and its power is overwhelming and breathtaking. Look forward to meeting the largest ice cap in the northern hemisphere.
Moskussafari
Go on a safari on the tundra and see a population of more than ten thousand musk oxen that originate from 27 oxen flown in from Northeast Greenland.
Jagt
A trophy from reindeer and musk ox is on many hunters' wish list. And in Greenland, the goal is within short reach; only about five hours journey from Denmark you can get on musk and reindeer hunting.
Vandring
It’s a short distance from towns and settlements to open expanses with lakes, fells and the sea. Remember your map and compass or let yourself be guided by an experienced pathfinder.
Museer og kunst
Paintings, tooth, stone and bone. Greenland’s museums reflect the country’s cultural heritage and disseminate it using modern forms of expression.
Lystfiskeri
Do rods, spinners and fish in all shapes and sizes have you hooked? Fishing is a pastime that can be enjoyed at any time of the year by people who love the challenge of rivers and lakes.
Sejlads
Embark, disembark, head ashore, then embark once more! But never miss out on the chance to take a sailing trip through the magnificent landscape that’s sure to sweep you off your feet.
Shopping
Today’s most outstanding designers are behind innovative creations and are rewriting the history of Greenland. Look, touch and feel.
Kajaksejlads
Kayaking in Greenland is for experienced rowers who enjoy the silent movement in waters with white mountains as a backdrop.
Primary gateway into Greenland
Formerly also known as Søndre Strømfjord
Approx. 550 inhabitants
Founded in 1941
Settlement and Atlantic airport
At the base of the 180-km long Kangerlussuaq Fjord
In Kangerlussuaq, there are many options for accommodation. We have collected some of them here.
Hotel Kangerlussuaq
Hotel Kangerlussuaq, located in Greenland's largest international airport, has 70 rooms and more than 150 beds in single, double, suites and coordinator rooms in the transit building.
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Polar Lodge, Albatros - Arctic Circle
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Old Camp, Albatros - Arctic Circle
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Kangerlussuaq Vandrehjem
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Greenland is full of surprises, beautiful landscapes and magnificent experiences. Find your next dream destination below.
Nuuk
Experience Greenlands capital Nuuk. A big city that can't be compared to any other. Here is a vibrant city life that is surrounded by the most beautiful nature.
Ilulissat
Standing by the fjord and watching the icebergs sail majestically past lifts life up in the first division. Ilulissat's Icefjord is with good reason included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Ilulissat, also called Jakobshavn, is Greenland's third-largest city, and in this paradise of icebergs, breathtaking experiences await you that you will soon forget.
Sisimiut
Sisimiut is an example of a modern city with a catchment area that to that extent attracts people with a penchant for fresh air and physical challenges.
Aapilattoq (Upernavik)
Aappilattoq can be translated as "the red mountain" and is a settlement connected to Upernavik in the northwestern region of Greenland. Due to the milder weather, this means that the water at Aappilattoq is free of ice almost all year round, even in the winter months.
Aasiaat
Can we tempt you with an archipelago holiday in the "Land of a Thousand Islands"? Then Aasiaat is a good starting point with its position in the southern part of Disko Bay.
København
Copenhagen, capital of Denmark, has culture and life and lots of traffic. Take the train or underground from the airport and enjoy the pulsating life of the capital.
Ikerasak
Ikerasak is a settlement on an island located south of Uummannaq. Its location offers plenty of fishing and hunting of seal, halibut, catfish, reindeer and musk ox all year round.
Isortoq
Isortoq is situated just five kilometres from where the Ice Cap has its steep, harsh and dramatic beginnings.
Ittoqqortoormiit
A combination of town and wilderness, with a fjord complex that attracts narwhals, walruses, seals and polar bears. Millions of seabirds breed here in this undisturbed region close to the country’s enormous national park.
Kangerlussuaq
Kangerlussuaq is much more than a runway. The magnificent countryside stretches out in front of you when you step off the plane. It’s the easiest place to get close to the enormous wall of ice that marks the edge of the Ice Sheet.
Kullorsuaq
Founded in 1928, Kullorsuaq was named after a nearby mountain that resembles a giant thumb. Hunting and fishing are the primary occupations in this settlement.
Kulusuk
The gateway to East Greenland is Kulusuk, a small settlement in the vicinity of Ammassalik. The population on the small rocky island is made up of hospitable hunters and fishermen that are used to receiving tourists.
Kuummiut
Kuummiut is located on Greenland's east coast and is one of the most attractively located settlements in the country.
Maniitsoq
Maniitsoq is a paradise for nature-lovers who also like skiing. The town is situated on an island and sprawls over several small islands that are linked by bridges.
Nanortalik
Do you love thrills? Nanortalik is a Mecca for mountain climbers, kayakers and hikers who’re willing to take it to the edge. And perhaps there’s a chance to meet polar bears in the wild.
Narsaq
At the foot of the mountain Qaqqarsuaq lies Narsaq, a new town on a green plain, which is a good starting point for a tour of South Greenland.
Narsarsuaq
At a distance of just nine kilometres from the airport you’ll find the Ice Sheet. Go on a trip to the thunderous mass of ice or experience life as a Norse settler at Erik the Red’s longhouse.
Niaqornat
Niaqornat is located on the north coast of the extensive Nuussuaq peninsula, which separates Disko Bay from Uummannaq Fjord. The population depends on hunting and fishing, and there are numerous different species of animals in the area.
Nuussuaq (Upernavik)
Nuussuaq was founded in 1923, originally under the name of Kraulshavn, named in honour of the former colonial administrator in Upernavik, H.P. Kraul.
Paamiut
South of Nuuk lies the town of Paamiut, which during the summer can boast an attraction that only a few other towns in Greenland can: a sandy beach with a view of the Ice Sheet.
Pituffik (Thule)
Pituffik (Thule Air Base) is an American military base, which means that special rules apply in relation to staying at the base and when in transit.
Qaanaaq
Qaanaaq is Greenland’s northernmost town and is unlike any other Greenlandic town. It slopes gently down to the sea and features roads that are straight as an arrow with small houses lined up in rows.
Qaarsut
Go on a visit to an authentic settlement or use Qaarsut as the starting point for adventures in Uummannaq or trips further north. If you’re interested in history and Inuit culture then visit the settlement at Qilakitsoq.
Qaqortoq
The main town in South Greenland, the home to young students and tagged “one of Greenland’s most charming and attractive towns”.
Reykjavik
The volcanic island with hot springs, geysers, glaciers and powerful waterfalls. The city of Reykjavik is full of life day and night.
Saattut
Saattut is a small settlement that is situated 26 kilometres northeast of Uummannaq.
Savissivik
Savissivik is among many exciting destinations Air Greenland offers travel to.
Sermiligaaq
The settlement of Sermiligaaq has an attractive location on a peninsula on Greenland's east coast around 100 kilometres north of Tasiilaq.
Siorapaluk
Siorapaluk is the most northerly 'proper' settlement in Greenland – and in the whole world, according to many. Only bases and military facilities have living quarters that are situated further north.
Tasiilaq
Tasiilaq is situated on the slope of a fell on the banks of Kong Oscar Fjord surrounded by steep, snow-covered peaks. The town is well worth a visit for this reason alone.
Tasiusaq (Upernavik)
The northernmost of the two settlements, which is called Tasiusaq, is found 71 kilometres north of Upernavik in the Municipality of Qaasuitsup. Here there's a Pilersuisoq grocery store and even a kiosk, fish factory and a church.
Tiniteqilaaq
Tiniteqilaaq is one of the five settlements in the area around the island of Ammassalik. The settlement is located on the other side of the Ikasativaq Fjord, north of Ammassalik Island and facing onto Sermilik, which is one of the great ice fjords in East Greenland.
Upernavik
72 degrees north, narwhals, beluga whales, polar bears, the world’s largest bird cliff and summer sun 24 hours a day. We guarantee you a different type of holiday!
Upernavik Kujalleq
Upernavik Kujalleq, which was earlier known in Danish as 'Søndre Upernavik', is the southernmost settlement in the archipelago around Upernavik.
Uummannaq
Some people think that Uummannaq is Greenland’s most beautiful location. This of course depends on the eye of the beholder. We bid you welcome to the town at the foot of the heart-shaped mountain.
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