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Ice cap · Kangerlussuaq, Qeqqata
Point 660 Ice Sheet
The point at the ice-cap edge, about 35 km from Kangerlussuaq, where the dirt road from the settlement ends. From there you walk with a guide onto the ice cap.
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 Point 660 Ice Sheet
Point 660 is the name given to the place where the dirt road from Kangerlussuaq meets the edge of Greenland’s ice cap. The number refers to the point’s approximate altitude in meters. It is one of the few places in the country where you can reach the ice cap by land, without plane or helicopter.
The road, built in the late 1990s, crosses roughly 35 km of tundra, valleys and moraines. At the end, after a short climb over loose rock, the ice begins: a white undulating surface stretching east to the horizon.
Tours use adapted vehicles, with guides who know the terrain and lead groups on a short walk on the ice cap, using crampons when necessary. In summer, small meltwater streams run across the surface and disappear into holes in the ice.
Some tours include an overnight camp at the ice edge, and the Arctic Circle Trail can start here instead of in the settlement.
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
Four to six hours, round-trip along the road with the walk on the ice.
Best time
From late spring to early autumn, when the road is usually open. In winter, access depends on snow and some operators use different vehicles.
How to get there
On an organized tour departing from Kangerlussuaq, about 35 km on a dirt road. Do not drive to the ice on your own; book in advance, because vehicle seats are limited.
Tip
Even in summer, bring gloves, a hat and sunglasses: the wind coming off the ice cap is cold and the sun’s reflection on the ice is intense.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Point 660 Ice Sheet
Can you walk on Greenland’s ice cap?
Yes, at Point 660, near Kangerlussuaq, with a guide. Tours go to the edge and include a short walk on the ice.
How far is Kangerlussuaq from Point 660?
About 35 km on a dirt road, traveled in adapted vehicles.
Do you need special equipment to go to Point 660?
Warm clothing, sturdy footwear and sunglasses. Operators usually provide crampons when necessary.