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.
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.
11 Cool Things To Do In Kangerlussuaq (+ Useful Information)
WEBNov 25, 2023 · 1. Visit Kangerlussuaq Museum. Close to the airport is the Kangerlussuaq Museum, which has a small number of exhibits about the history of Kangerlussuaq and the surrounding areas.
What to do in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland - Divergent Travelers
WEBOct 16, 2018 · Everything you need to know to plan your visit or layover in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Things to do in Kangerlussuaq, where to stay, what to eat and tips.
7 things to do in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland | Atlas & Boots
WEBSep 4, 2019 · 1. The ice sheet at Point 660. Seasons: Year-round. The most popular thing to do in Kangerlussuaq is to visit the ice cap. Generally thicker than 2km (3km at its thickest), the Greenland ice sheet covers approximately 80% of the land surface of Greenland and is the world’s second largest body of …
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.
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.
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