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Kangerlussuaq

This Greenland settlement grew around a former U.S. air base at the head of a long fjord. Its airport is a gateway to the Greenland Ice Sheet.

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Landmark4.9/5

Lake Ferguson

Lake outside Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.

Transport4/5

Kangerlussuaq Airport

Airport in Kangerlussuaq with a viewing deck, souvenir shop and restaurants.

Landmark5/5

Arctic Circle Trail

Kangerlussuaq-to-Sisimiut hiking trail that runs nearly 200 kilometers across Greenland. Makeshift cabins stand roughly 30 kilometers apart along the route.

Landmark4.4/5

Black Ridge

A hike above Kangerlussuaq climbs Black Ridge. From the top, you can see the town, airport, and mountains stretching down the valley.

Landmark

Sanningasoq

Lake in Sanningasoq, Greenland.

Landmark4.4/5

Tacan

Culture4.1/5

Kangerlussuaq Museum

Landmark4.7/5

Kangerlussuaq International Science Support

Landmark5/5

Polar Trophy Hunt

Landmark3.8/5

Qinnguata Kuussua

Glacial river flowing from Russell Glacier to Kangerlussuaq.

Landmark4.6/5

Kangerlussuaq Fjord

Kangerlussuaq Fjord stretches inland through Greenland for about 120 miles. Glaciers and icebergs fill the view, and wildlife moves along its shores.

Eat$$$4.6/5

Restaurant Roklubben

Lake-shore restaurant in Kangerlussuaq, where reindeer and muskox have appeared on the menu. It sits alone beside Lake Ferguson.

Eat$$$$4.3/5

Muskox Restaurant

Kangerlussuaq restaurant with a lunch buffet of fish, meats and stew.

Drink4.2/5

Grønne Bar

Greenlandic-beer bar with an outside deck. You can watch planes come in while you have a drink.

Stays

Stay4/5

Old Camp

Located in Aerodrom Podgorica, Old Camp - Albatros Arctic Circle features a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides certain units with garden views, and every room comes with a terrace. A buffet breakfast is available at Old Camp - Albatros Arctic Circle.

Stay3.9/5

Kangerlussaq Youth Hostel

Kangerlussuaq hostel across from the bus station, with a shared kitchen and bathrooms.

Stay3.8/5

Polar Lodge

Airport lodge in Kangerlussuaq with shared bathrooms and a guest kitchen.

Stay3.7/5

Hotel Kangerlussuaq

Terminal-building hotel with a café, cafeteria, restaurant and bar.

Stay3.7/5

Kangerlussuaq Camping

Arctic Circle Trail campground by Kangerlussuaq airport, with tent sites and a gas-can exchange box. Hikers leave half-used canisters and food for the next person.

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