Kangerlussuaq - Wikipedia
WEBKangerlussuaq (Greenlandic pronunciation: [kaˌŋɜˈɬːusːuɑq]; lit. ' Big Fjord '; Danish: Søndre Strømfjord), is a settlement in western Greenland in the Qeqqata municipality located at the head of the fjord of the same name. It is Greenland's main air transport hub and the site of Greenland's largest commercial airport.
Kangerlussuaq: The settlement at the Ice Sheet [Visit Greenland!]
WEBThe Greenland ice sheet, impressive glaciers, and arctic wildlife roaming freely in a UNESCO protected area lie a stone's throw from the hub of Kangerlussuaq. Why Kangerlussuaq. How to get there. How to get around. Where to sleep.
Kangerlussuaq | What to do and where to go | Guide to Greenland
WEBPublished: 17/06/2020. Reading time: 8 minutes. The biggest gateway to Greenland is called Kangerlussuaq. Only a few people stop over in this village, but it could easily be a destination in its own right. There are many reasons why you should not just rush through Kangerlussuaq on your way to another destination.
11 Cool Things To Do In Kangerlussuaq (+ Useful Information)
WEBNov 25, 2023 · Go hiking in the wilderness. One of the main things to do in Kangerlussuaq is go hiking. There are plenty of hiking options from Kangerlussuaq that are perfect for all kinds of hikers. For those looking for day hikes, you …
Kangerlussuaq – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBKangerlussuaq (also called Sondrestrom) is a settlement on the west coast of Greenland near the end of a fjord of the same name. Its Danish name is Søndre Strømfjord, and until the early 1990s was home to a U.S. military base known as Bluie West Eight.
Kangerlussuaq – the long fjord - Greenland Travel EN
WEBKangerlussuaq is always beautiful and breathtaking. On the far end of a 180-kilometer-long fjord, Greenland’s most trafficked airport Kangerlussuaq is located. It lies well protected in a wonderful scenery. Kangerlussuaq is Greenland’s busiest settlement.
Top three things to do in Kangerlussuaq | Visit Greenland
WEBKangerlussuaq is a superb chance to experience one of Greenland’s greatest areas of adventure. Choose amongst activities like musk oxen safari, flight seeing, and. glacier walking on the Ice Sheet. Kangerlussuaq is Greenland’s main airport and a nerve centre for much of the country’s airline traffic, whether domestic or international.
Kangerlussuaq - Greenland Travel EN
WEBIt is one of the most popular places in Greenland to visit because you can drive to the Greenland Ice Sheet. Kangerlussuaq is a busy settlement and a traffic hub, but Kangerlussuaq is much more than just an airport. It’s also a cultural gem, and the hinterland is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
Visit Kangerlussuaq in Greenland - Visitnordic
WEBMap & transport. Kangerlussuaq. Welcome to Kangerlussuaq, a fascinating settlement in Western Greenland at the head of the fjord of the same name. It is one of the best places in Greenland to see the Northern Lights because the town has 300 days of clear sky.
Kangerlussuaq - Destination Arctic Circle
WEBQuick Facts. Why you should visit. It’s the country’s only “inland” town, lying ~160km away from the main West Greenland coastline at the end of a long fjord (hence its name) It has Greenland’s most extensive road system, spanning ~50km from Kellyville all the way to the edge of the Ice Sheet.
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