Kangerlussuaq

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Things to do in Kangerlussuaq

Walks
In the summer the area is perfect for anything from a casual stroll to a demanding hike. The walk to “Granatfjeldet” (“The Garnet Mountain”) is a popular one, and can be done in a day. If you bring a hammer and chisel you can bring back a piece of genuine Greenlandic garnet.  You can also take a walk to the old plane wrecks, that crashed during The Second World War. Because of the dry climate, the wrecks are not deteriorating and appear as they did the day, the day they went down.

Musk Oxen and Other Wildlife
The wildlife is plentiful in and around Kangerlussuaq. One of the town’s biggest attractions is the large amount of Musk Oxen that roams freely in the area.  In the sixties 27 calves were released into the wild, and since then they have multiplied to over 7000 wild oxen. You don’t have to move far from the city to watch them in their natural environment.
It is also possible to watch other rare species in the area around Kangerlussuaq. Some of the animals you’ll find are reindeer, arctic foxes, polar hares and a myriad of small and large birds including the perigrine falcon.

Fishing
If you like angling the area around Kangerlussuaq is perfect. One of the brilliant venues is the river “Robinson”, only one hour’s sailing form the habour in Kangerlussuaq. You can also go ice fishing in the months from January to April.

The Inland Ice
When the German company Volksvagen a few years ago built a test track approx 40 kilometers from Kangerlussuaq, it meant that a gravel road was laid out to the inland ice. Consequently Kangerlussuaq is the only place in the World with a road that takes you by car or minibus straight to the enormous ice wall, that suddenly seems to appear out of nowhere in the hilly, green landscape. On top of this you can have the unique experience of stepping onto the actual Inland Ice. When you let you eyes zoom out over the infinate masses of ice, you will have the innate feeling of standing at the end of the world.

Dogsledges and Snow Scooters
In Kangerlussuaq you can also go dogsledging. To take a ride on a dogsledge is something you have to do, when you’re in Greenland, but if you’ve got the need for speed, you can also go exploring on a snow scooter. On an action-filled trip like this you’ll have adrenaline pumping through your veins, not just because of the speed and the wind in you face, but the beautiful scenery and the untouched landscape with its unique wildlife, is certain to make your heart beat a little faster and take your breath away.  On the snow scooter you can reach areas, where even a Jeep would have to surrender.

Northern Lights and Midnight Sun
From September until April Kangerlussuaq is the place in the world where it’s most likely to see northern lights. The long nights and the 300 yearly days with a clear sky give the best conditions there is, to see the dark, arctic night suddenly, as if by magic, erupt into green, purple or red colours.
In the summer months on the other hand, the sun rules 24-7. as a result you feel a sense of timelessness and loads of energy to go out exploring. It is a fascinating experience you’ll never forget!