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Before you go
Your trip to Kangerlussuaq.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Kangerlussuaq – Qeqqata about 130 km from Sisimiut
How to get there
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Kangerlussuaq Mittarfia (SFJ) 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport is in the settlement itself, with internal flights and, in some seasons, direct connections to Denmark. There is no road to the open sea: the open water lies more than 100 km away, at the fjord’s mouth.
How many days
One day is for the ice and glacier excursion; another for the tundra and the museum. Those arriving to hike to the coast should allow one to two weeks.
When to go
Summer opens the road to the ice and the trail season. From September to March, the dry air helps aurora visibility, and snow allows sledding and snowmobile outings.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not around the settlement, which is walkable. Ice excursions are operated by tour companies, using adapted vehicles.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Kangerlussuaq
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All day
Ice cap
Take the dirt-road excursion to the Russell Glacier and Point 660, with a guided walk on the ice.
2 days in Kangerlussuaq
Day 1
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All day
Ice and glacier
Spend the day at the Russell Glacier and Point 660, with time for walking on the ice cap.
Day 2
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Morning
Museum and settlement
Visit the museum of the former base and walk around the village and the airport surroundings.
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Afternoon
Tundra and muskoxen
Go on a tundra tour in search of muskoxen and reindeer, with views over the fjord.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How many days to stay in Kangerlussuaq?
Two days are enough for the ice cap, the Russell Glacier and a tundra trip. Those doing the Arctic Circle Trail need one to two weeks.
Does Kangerlussuaq have flights to other Greenland towns?
Yes, there are flights to Nuuk, Ilulissat, Sisimiut and other towns. Confirm schedules before buying tickets.
Why is Kangerlussuaq’s climate different?
Because it is inland, far from the sea and near the ice cap, the settlement gets little precipitation, many clear days, warmer summers and colder winters than the coast.
Can you see the Northern Lights in Kangerlussuaq?
On the dark nights from September to March, yes, when the sky is clear; the dry climate helps. Their appearance depends on solar activity.