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Thermal spring · Ittoqqortoormiit, Sermersooq
Cape Tobin
An abandoned settlement about 7 km from Ittoqqortoormiit, at the entrance to Scoresby Sund, with Greenland’s hottest water spring, reaching about 60 °C.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Cape Tobin
Tobin Cape (Uunarteq) is on the coast south of Ittoqqortoormiit, at the entrance to Scoresby Sund. There used to be a settlement there, now abandoned, whose houses still stand by the water.
The place is known for its hot spring, the hottest in Greenland, which reaches about 60 °C. The name Uunarteq means something like “the hot place,” because of the water temperature, too hot for bathing directly.
The route to the cape can be done on foot, along a coastal trail, or by boat, on trips that combine the cape with other points at the fjord’s entrance.
From the shore you can see the icebergs coming out of Scoresby Sund and, with luck, seals and seabirds.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day, on foot or by boat.
Best time
In summer, from July to September, when the trail is free of snow and boats are operating.
How to get there
About a 7 km walk along the coast, south of Ittoqqortoormiit, or by boat with local operators.
Tip
Do not enter the spring water: it is too hot for bathing. Wear sturdy footwear for the trail.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cape Tobin
What is the hottest spring in Greenland?
The one at Tobin Cape, near Ittoqqortoormiit, which reaches about 60 °C.
Can you bathe in the Tobin Cape spring?
Not directly: the water is too hot for bathing.
How do you get to Tobin Cape?
On foot, about a 7 km trail from Ittoqqortoormiit, or by boat.