Kangerlussuaq
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Kangerlussuaq: tourist information
Kangerlussuaq is located at the head of the fjord with the same well-chosen name meaning 'the long fjord'. The fjord is actually 160 km in length. Kangerlussuaq is a former US airbase, Bluie West 8 built in 1941, but after technological progress eliminated its military significance, it was turned over to Greenland's Home Rule in the 1990s. Today, the airport is the gateway to most of Greenland as well as the workplace for its slightly less than 600 inhabitants.
The animal life is abundant and just a few kilometers from the airport, you may encounter some of the more than 5,000 musk oxen that inhabit the region. Twenty-seven musk oxen were introduced to the area from Ittoqqortoormiit in North East Greenland, and under the favorable living conditions they have multiplied beyond expectation.
From the mountain tops, you have the view of the mighty ice cap just 25 km to the east. As something unique for Greenland, a road actually leads all the way to the ice cap. So according to temperament and physical condition, you can hike, cycle or ride in or drive an off-roader up to the impressive edge of the ice. It is important to keep the ice at a safe distance however, because large and small chunks are constantly breaking off.
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Kangerlussuaq in the News
- Feb 5, 2024
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages announces 2024 Arctic season AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages, a pioneer in yacht expedition cruising, unveiled its 2024 Arctic Season,... - May 16, 2023
Luxury Cruise Ship to Begin Second Arctic Expedition Season Seabourn is ready to set sail for a second luxurious Arctic season with Seabourn Venture, the lin... - May 16, 2023
Seabourn's expedition cruise ship Seabourn Venture begins 2nd season in the Arctic Seabourn, the leading company in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, commenced its second... - May 11, 2023
Seabourn Venture makes UK debut ahead of trade events Seabourn Venture, the first purpose-built expedition ship for Seabourn, has made its... - Mar 13, 2023
Silversea Cruises introduces direct private charter flights for 28 Arctic & Greenland sailings in 2023-2024 Silversea Cruises introduced new direct private charter flights for 28 Arctic & Greenland sai... - Mar 9, 2023
Silversea Introduces Direct Charter Flights to the Arctic for 28 Sailings Silversea Cruises has introduced direct private charter flights for 28 Arctic and Greenland saili... - Jan 17, 2023
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Scenic Combines Helicopter Flight and Submarine Dive in Northwest Passage Scenic Group's Scenic Eclipse performed the first-ever combined helicopter flight and submarine d... - Aug 3, 2022
Lindblad's National Geographic Resolution ship skips port of call due to 14 COVID cases onboard A Lindblad Expeditions cruise ship traveling through the Northwest Passage (Canadian Arctic)... - Jan 14, 2022
Iceland ProCruises Extends Early Bird Rates Iceland ProCruises has extended the early bird discount for all cruises in 2022 for an additional...
Port rating and occupancy
Port of Kangerlussuaq ranks 437th in the world in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.
Number of cruise ship calls in the coming year: 0.
The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Kangerlussuaq in the next 12 months is 0.
According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world, Kangerlussuaq ranks 1101.
Weather in Kangerlussuaq
Current water temperature in Kangerlussuaq now is 30°F (-0.9°C)
Water temperature data provided by seatemperature.net.
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