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Sightseeing tour
A perfect introduction to Kangerlussuaq
with visits to the harbour, Kellyville, the sledgedog kennels and the museum.
Duration 2 hours – DKK 300
Children under 12 years – DKK 200
Welcome to Kangerlussuaq
Kangerlussuaq Tourism welcomes you to unforgettable experiences on
land, sea and ice in the spectacular landscape surrounding Greenland’s
main international airport.
For many visitors to Greenland, the only memory of Kangerlussuaq is the famous signpost showing that from here at the airport at the head of Søndre Strømfjord it is a four-hour flight to
New York, three hours and fifteen minutes to the North Pole, five hours and twenty minutes to Moscow, and
so on.
Few, however, are aware that some of the most spectacular, peaceful and challenging nature anywhere in
Greenland is to be found less than a 15-minute drive from the airport and its famous signpost.
The area between the ice cap and the head of Søndre Strømfjord offers tourists an unparalleled opportunity to experience Greenland’s natural beauty, the ice cap and a unique culture in the former American
base without any additional expense for transport within Greenland.
During summer, the hills and mountains around Kangerlussuaq provide a perfect setting for walks and hikes – both short and long, with varying degree of difficulty.
Musk oxen graze the slopes around Kangerlussuaq in large numbers, and reindeer, arctic fox, snow hare and numerous species of birds – including peregrine falcons that nest here – are often seen when walking or mountain biking along the hillside tracks.
In winter, when the snow sparkles and the frost crunches underfoot, dogsleds and
snowmobiles are the favoured means of transport, providing undreamt-of opportunities for adventure in the frozen snow-covered wilderness – from trips lasting a couple
of hours on the frozen fjord to three-day dogsled expeditions to Sisimiut.
Throughout the year, the ice cap is the main attraction at Kangerlussuaq. This is the only place in Greenland
where the edge of the ice cap can be reached by land at any time of year – both summer and winter in all-terrain vehicles. The edge of the ice cap is a mere 25 km from the settlement, and excursions are arranged throughout the year to suit all tastes and purses – from half-day trips to the
edge of the ice cap to snowmobile expeditions lasting several days to the former radar station Dye
II on the ice cap itself. Or why not join the most extreme expedition of them all – traversing the ice
cap to the east coast of Greenland.
Kangerlussuaq Tourism offers accommodation in Old Camp, the largest and best youth hostel in Greenland,
and will also be pleased to make reservations for you at one of the settlement hotels. In close cooperation with
Hotel Kangerlussuaq, we also organise conferences in the hotel’s newly opened conference centre – the ideal
venue to combine business, pleasure and adventure.
No matter whether you visit Kangerlussuaq in transit or for a longer stay, Kangerlussuaq Tourism offers outstanding experiences on land, sea and ice.
This brochure presents our extensive programme of exciting and varied tours and excursions, all of which are
very reasonably priced.
Enjoy the read – we look forward to welcoming you.
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The pioneering spirit thrives in
Kangerlussuaq
another by their bright, cheerful paintwork – in blue,
red, orange and other striking colours. Today, some
of the buildings have fallen into a state of disrepair,
while others have been converted into hotel facilities,
a nightclub, private apartments and offices for the
scientific and military organisations still based in the
settlement.
Greenland’s largest airport is surrounded by an exciting environment that still retains traces of its origins
as an American base.
There are only two ways of leaving Kangerlussuaq airport by land. You either turn left or right on the settlement’s only surfaced road. If you choose left, the road
passes Old Camp, whose red wooden buildings
house the biggest and best youth hostel in
Greenland. Originally, the buildings were erected to
house the workers and American military personnel
who established the airport itself during the Second
World War. About 11 kilometres further on, the road
ends at the head of Søndre Strømfjord where the harbour is now used as an anchorage for coastal cruise
vessels and twice a year – in June and September –
for container ships delivering all kinds of supplies to
the settlement. It is also from this harbour that
Kangerlussuaq Tourism’s own ship takes visitors out
onto the glittering turquoise ice-cold waters of the
fjord – either just for an exciting experience or to
transport trophy hunters and fishermen to one of the
camps along the coast.
If on the other hand you turn right on leaving the airport, the road leads to the settlement itself which is
still very much dominated by the many long concrete
buildings that were the workplace and home for the
approx. 1,400 American – and small number of
Danish – military personnel formerly stationed here.
The buildings can only be distinguished from one
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While falcons nest on the black cliffs of Ravnefjeld
south-east of the settlement, daily life goes on
between the low concrete buildings, the airport and
the hills and mountains. A life in which the pioneering spirit is still very much in evidence. Every day,
glaciologists, ornithologists and many other scientists from around the world land at the airport.
Common for all is a keen interest in the surrounding
nature and, not least, an irresistible attraction to the
easily accessible ice cap. American and Danish air
force personnel are ever present, either in transit or
en route to the ice cap where there is still one outpost
for scientific purposes and a practice strip for taking
off and landing aircraft on skis.
Kangerlussuaq has a permanent population of some
500, mostly employed at the airport or in tourism. In
contrast to other settlements in Greenland, which all
have coastal locations, Kangerlussuaq is blessed with
a continental climate, resulting in warm summers,
cold clear winters and cloudless skies for an average
of 300 days a year. This climate is ideal for visitors,
allowing them to enjoy excursions into the surrounding countryside – an area with breathtaking scenery
that makes Kangerlussuaq one of the most beautiful
areas of Greenland – ideal for all kinds of outdoor
activities at very affordable prices.
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The history of the settlement starts in 1941 and is partly American.
The base, known variously as Kangerlussuaq, Søndre
Strømfjord, Sondrestrom Air Base and Bluie West 8,
was established on 7th of October 1941 under the
command of Colonel B. Balchen of the United States
Air Force. Balchen was of Norwegian descent and
had flown for many years for Amundsen on his expeditions to the North and South Poles. He put this
experience to good use when choosing Søndre
Strømfjord as the best location for an airport and
subsequently when establishing the Copenhagen to
Los Angeles route as a consultant for SAS. The
famous aviator Charles Lindberg worked as a consultant for Pan American Airlines on the same route, but
concluded that a North Atlantic route via Greenland
was out of the question.
Earlier in 1941, Greenland’s defence had been transferred to the USA by the Danish ambassador in
Washington, Henrik Kauffmann, as Denmark itself
was unable to defend and supply Greenland during
the German occupation of Denmark. The USA established several military bases and weather stations in
Greenland during the Second World War, among
these the military base at Kangerlussuaq. Thanks to
the exceptionally fine weather, for which
Kangerlussuaq became famous, Bluie West 8 soon
became one of the most important stopover points
during the war for air traffic between the USA and its
allies in Europe. Following the war, Bluie West 8 was
returned to Danish command in 1950. However, on
27th of April 1951 the base was once again taken over
by the Americans as part of a defence agreement
between Denmark and the USA. The Americans then
reopened the base under the name Sondrestrom Air
Base. Between 15th of November 1954 and 1st of
October 1965, Søndre Strømfjord was also used by
SAS for stopovers on its Copenhagen to Los Angeles
route. Thanks to this commercial route from
Copenhagen to Søndre Strømfjord, the airport quickly became established as the main gateway to
Greenland besides being an American military base.
The civilian part of the base, including the transit
hotel, was established in 1960. In the post-war period, at the beginning of the Cold War between the two
world super-powers, the USA and the USSR, several
DEW (Distant Early Warning) radar stations were
established by the Americans. The first of these was
built in 1958 and the network, which continued to be
extended well into the 1970s, included the DYE 2 and
DYE 3 stations on the ice cap, DYE 1 near Sisimiut,
and DYE 4 near Kulusuk. After that, the main purpose
of the Sondrestrom Air Base was to provide these
early-warning radar stations with supplies, a task
undertaken jointly by Air Greenland and the US Air
Force. When the USA and the USSR initiated bilateral disarmament in 1989, the Pentagon decided to
close down the DEW stations with effect from 199091. Shortly after, the decision was taken to close
Sondrestrom Air Base and on 30 September 1992 the
US Air Force vacated Søndre Strømfjord. The following day, 1st of October 1992, the entire airport was
taken over by the Greenland Home Rule and has
been officially known by its Greenlandic name
Kangerlussuaq ever since.
Until the Second World War, the Kangerlussuaq area
had not been populated, although the fjord had
always been a summer hunting ground for the Inuit
people. Ninety kilometres from the settlement at
Kangerlussuaq, there is a quite unique area on the
banks of the fjord known as Paradise Valley. Today,
the valley is a conservation area, and many archaeological finds have been made there, including tent
rings, kitchen middens and burial sites from hunting
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trips of past times. The valley is extremely lush and
flanked by high fell sides. Through it flows
Arnangargup Kuua, an incredibly beautiful, meandering river, teeming with arctic char. Many reindeer and
musk oxen graze the banks of the river and the valley
sides. Today, Kangerlussuaq airport is a purely civilian
area, part of Sisimiut municipality. Most of the population are directly or indirectly employed at the airport, and the community has both a kindergarten and
a school. The school has some 70 pupils, and 40 children attend the kindergarten and day-care centre.
Leisure hours are spent participating in the many
outdoor activities the area offers and enjoying the
various facilities available to locals and visitors alike.
Kangerlussuaq has always been known as a base for
scientific research teams, and the settlement is often
visited by expeditions crossing the ice cap. A few of
the more permanent scientific research centres are
described in the following.
Kellyville/ Sondrestrom Radar
Sondrestrom Incoherent Scatter Radar is a research
station located near the airport at an unofficial settlement known as Kellyville. The centre is financed by
the US National Science Foundation and run by the
American company SRI International in cooperation
with the Danish Meteorological Institute. Its main
purpose is basic research into the ionosphere (incl.
the northern lights) and the outer atmosphere (incl.
ozone layer height).
GRIP
The Greenland Icecore Project is a European research
programme organised under the European Science
Foundation. Eight European countries cooperated on
drilling through the ice cap at its deepest point, some
800 km north-east of Kangerlussuaq. The work was
completed in 2003 after drilling 3,300 metres through
the ice cap. The ice core obtained dates back 250,000
years, providing accurate information on each and
every snowstorm occurring during the entire period.
By analysing the compressed ice and the air trapped
in bubbles within it, historical changes in climate and
the composition of the earth’s atmosphere can be
traced. The project, which involved up to 50 scientists
living and working on the ice, was supplied from
Kangerlussuaq, from where many hundred tons of
equipment were flown onto the ice cap. In the spring
of 2005, attempts will be made to drive supplies and
equipment to the research stations using the caterpillar vehicles acquired by Kangerlussuaq Tourism.
PICO/WECO
The Polar Ice Coring Office has been represented in
Kangerlussuaq since the mid 1970s. A few years ago,
however, PICO lost the contract to WECO, whose
prime task is to support all National Science
Foundation research based in Kangerlussuaq.
WECO’s main task in recent years has been to provide support for an American deep-drilling project
similar to GRIP. WECO also provides logistic support
for many other projects, including research work on
Greenland’s geology and wildlife. Research on
Greenland falcons, which has been led for many
years by the same team of scientists in cooperation
with the Peregrine Foundation, is also based in
Kangerlussuaq. When in Kangerlussuaq, all research
teams live on the „main street“ in the concrete building with the dark red gable ends and the inscription
„Kangerlussuaq International Science Support“ – or,
as it is known locally, the „Kiss Centre“.
Although the American base at Kangerlussuaq was
closed down on 1 October 1992, the USA is still represented here by Squadron 109 of the National
Guard, based in New York. The squadron is in
Greenland because the USA is the only country in the
world to possess large aircraft equipped with skis for
landing on snow. These Hercules C-130 and C-131 aircraft are fitted with eight disposable rockets for assisted take-off from the ice cap in Greenland and
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Antarctica. Such take-offs require practice and three
Hercules aircraft are stationed at Kangerlussuaq every
year from April to June/July, partly to fly supplies to the
various research stations and partly to practice takeoff and landing on the ice cap.
For training purposes, a station known as „Raven“ is
used. It is located close to the decommissioned coldwar radar station DEY II, some 200 km east-southeast of Kangerlussuaq. It is possible to visit the station if you are lucky enough to be able to purchase a
place on an expedition going there – an experience
only enjoyed by a mere handful of people.
Nature
An abundance of wildlife inhabit the Kangerlussuaq
area, and reindeer, musk ox, arctic fox, snow hare,
grouse, gyrfalcons and peregrine falcons are often
seen. The bird-life is prolific, including such species as
snow bunting, Lapland bunting, common and arctic
redpoll, red-necked phalarope, wheatear, raven, whitefronted goose, mallard, great northern diver, redthroated diver, and many, many more. The fjord contains cod and plenty of arctic char. During your stay in
Kangerlussuaq you will undoubtedly see both reindeer
and musk oxen. At present, there are some 3,000 reindeer in the area. The population is, however, undergoing a period of natural decline due to a shortage of
reindeer moss. Until the early 1970s there were no
fewer than 40,000 reindeer in the area. The countryside around Kangerlussuaq is extremely lush in summer, and more than 200 plant species have been registered, including broad-leaved willowherb – the
national flower of Greenland – harebell, arctic rhododendron, wild rosemary, mountain avens, cinquefoil,
prickly saxifrage, dwarf willow, birch, cotton grass and
many more. There are also crowberries, mountain
cranberries and, particularly in August, many bilberries. In addition, various edible fungi are found,
including meadow mushrooms, porcini and puffballs.
Musk oxen
Nowhere else in Greenland are there so many musk
oxen as in the Kangerlussuaq area. The current population numbers about 7,000 animals, all descendents of a small number of oxen brought in from
North Eastern Greenland in 1962 and 1965. The original stock, consisting of 27 year-old calves, were
released in a small bay on the southern side of the
fjord close to Kangerlussuaq. Since then, the population has grown significantly thanks to the ideal conditions offered around the fjord. In fact, the population
has increased to such an extent that, since 1989,
hunters from Maniitsoq and Sisimiut have been permitted to cull a number of the animals. In 2004,
2,000 hunting permits were issued – a small number
of which were for trophy purposes. In recent years,
calves have also been moved to other areas of
Western Greenland.
Musk oxen at close quarters
Unless provoked, musk oxen are usually very docile
beasts. For your safety, however, you should always
give herds a wide berth, especially those containing
young calves, as they may attack in self defense if
they feel threatened. Usually, the animals snort loudly in warning if they feel you have come too close. As
a final warning, oxen push away the hair surrounding
their eyes using one of their forelegs. It can be
extremely dangerous if you come too close and fail to
read these warning signs. Musk oxen are capable of
very fast acceleration and attack at great speed. So
never forget they are wild animals – with a right to be
left in peace. And keep out of their attack range of 3040 metres or more.1
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Climate – temperature
As it is far from the sea, Kangerlussuaq has a typical
continental climate. Summers are therefore warm
and dry, with average temperatures of 18-20°C, while
on the other hand, winters are extremely cold, with
temperature frequently dropping as low as -40°C. The
fjord is frozen over from the end of December to the
middle of May. However, not nearly as much snow
falls in Kangerlussuaq as in the coastal settlements of
Greenland. The sun sinks below the horizon on 22
November and makes a blazing return on 22 January
after an absence of precisely two months. It is light 24
hours a day from the end of April to the middle of
August.
Mosquitoes
From the beginning of June to the end of July, there
are millions of mosquitoes in Greenland. The number in Kangerlussuaq is, however, lower than in other
areas thanks to the relatively low precipitation.
Nevertheless, it is highly advisable to bring a mosquito net or similar. Mosquito repellents and balms are
available at the shop.
Climate and temperature at Kangerlussuaq
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
-19
-21
-17
-8
2
9
11
9
3
-6
-13
-17
Precipitation (mm)
5
3
2
8
5
12
22
28
17
12
11
4
Number of sunshine hours
6
58
171
225
241
250
241
233
134
82
17
0
Average temperature (°C)
Relative humidity (%)
Prevailing wind
Average wind speed
77
78
76
73
64
62
64
67
69
76
75
78
NE
NE
E
E
E
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E
E
E
E
NE
NE
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Self-guided tours
Self-guided tours
The many kilometres of surfaced roads and gravel
tracks provide countless opportunities for exciting
bicycle trips. For further information on self-guided
tours, Peter Fich’s book on walks in the area is highly recommended. It is available from our shop at the
airport and at the youth hostel.
The harbour and Kellyville, approx. 18 km
From the airport, you can walk or cycle to the head of
the fjord where the harbour and the research institute
Kellyville are located. The road to the harbour is partially surfaced and runs through spectacular, undulating countryside. The trip takes about three hours
each way on foot, or about an hour by bicycle,
depending on how fit you are. Kellyville was established in 1982 with the main purpose of studying the
northern lights, outer atmosphere and ozone layer.
Lake Ferguson and the Rowing Club, approx. 5 km
From the airport, you can walk or cycle to Lake
Ferguson, Kangerlussuaq’s reservoir. The Rowing
Club is beautifully situated overlooking the 6 km long
lake. If you’re lucky, you might see reindeer or musk
oxen during the trip as they often graze in the area
surrounding the lake and rowing club. So don’t forget
your camera! On foot, the trip takes about an hour
each way, and you can cycle the distance in about 30
minutes.
The Rowing Club was founded in 1961 and from
February to November there is a restaurant in the
wonderfully situated clubhouse.
Black Ridge, approx. 5-10 km
If you want to see the ice cap, fjord and
Kangerlussuaq from above, you should walk to the
Black Ridge radar station, from where there is a magnificent view of the entire area. Continuing on from
the radar station, you can follow the old road to the
TACAN facility – Tactical Air Communication and
Navigation – a landing radar system built by the
Americans. From here, there are also breathtaking
views of the ice cap. This old road is unsurfaced, and
the walk takes about two and a half hours each way.
The Golf Course, approx. 2 km
If you prefer a short walk, this route is ideal, taking
only an hour each way. It leads to the golf course, the
world’s most northerly 18-hole internationally
approved course, situated on sandy flats by the river.
Clubs can be hired at the course. Enquire at reception
at Hotel Kangerlussuaq. To take out annual membership of the world’s most northerly golf club, however,
you must be a permanent resident of the settlement.
Sugar Loaf, approx. 7 km
Having reached the golf course, you can extend your
walk by continuing along the unsurfaced track beside
the river towards the ice cap. Sugar Loaf is the mountain resembling an old-fashioned loaf of sugar. The
route to Sugar Loaf follows an old unsurfaced track,
great for cycling on in summer. On reaching the mountain, you can follow the track upwards until it peters
out. The view from here is quite astounding – so enjoy
a well-earned rest, have a seat, and savour nature’s
tranquility. The trip takes about an hour and a half each
way on foot and about 30 minutes by bicycle.
The ice cap, approx. 25 km
This is a strenuous two-day walk, but is undoubtedly
the most impressive of all and certainly well worth
the effort. On a fine summer’s day, the walk to the ice
cap is quite feasible as there is an easily followed path
all the way. If time is short, you can walk back again
the following day, but you’ll need good leg muscles!
It’s best if you have time to spend a couple of days on
the ice cap with tent and sleeping bag. You can stay
at the manned camp, run by Kangerlussuaq Tourism,
close to the glacier where full board is available.
Follow the road east from the airport, past the northern side of Sugar Loaf. From there, continue along
the track to the ice cap. But please remember to bring
warm, weatherproof clothing as it is very much colder on the ice cap than in Kangerlussuaq. On finally
reaching Russel Glacier, you will undoubtedly be
astounded by the sight of its 80 metre high wall of
ice. It may, however, calve at any time so please keep
away from the flat plateau in front of the glacier. And
never attempt to cross the river – there are pockets of
quicksand and the current is extremely fast.
The nine rules of walking
1) Never set out on a long walk without previous
training.
2) Always tell someone where you are going and
when you expect to return.
3) Show a healthy respect for the weather and
weather forecasts.
4) Listen to the advice of experienced locals.
5) Be prepared for bad weather and accidents,
even on short walks.
6) Never go on a walk alone.
7) Always carry a map and compass.
8) Turn back before it’s too late – there’s no
shame in that.
9) Save your strength and seek shelter in good
time.
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Activities
Tours
Kangerlussuaq Tourism offers a broad programme of exciting tours throughout the year, including excursions to the ice cap, boat trips on the fjord and musk oxen photo safaris. The various
possibilities are described in more detail on the following pages.
Rowing
The Rowing Club, located at Lake Ferguson, was established in 1961 and is the most northerly
member of the Danish Rowing Federation.
Golf
Kangerlussuaq’s golf club, the Sondre Arctic Desert Golf Club, has the world’s northernmost
18-hole international golf course. Situated on sandy flats, the undulating hillsides and the fast
flowing glacial river form a stunning backdrop for this unique golfing experience. Club hire can
be arranged if required. The green fee is purely symbolic, a mere DKK 50 in 2004. Please
enquire at reception at Hotel Kangerlussuaq.
Shooting
Kangerlussuaq also has a Shooting Club, located near the Rowing Club. Competitions are often
held at weekends and if you would like to watch, you are welcome to drop into the club during
your walk.
Flying
Sondy Aero Club is the local flying club in Kangerlussuaq. The club owns a Piper Archer II/PA
28-181.
Swimming pool
No matter whether you are staying in Kangerlussuaq for a few days or are only stopping over for
an hour or two, a refreshing plunge into one of the only two swimming pools found in Greenland
is a treat to be enjoyed. The swimming pool is located in the same building as the sports centre.
Opening hours: weekdays 10.00-22.00, Saturdays and Sundays 12.00-18.00
Tickets for the sports centre and swimming pool are available from the hotel reception. Price
DKK 40.
Solarium
The airport hotel has a solarium. Tokens are available from reception.
Sports centre
The sports centre has the same opening hours as the swimming baths and offers the following
activities: bodybuilding, boxing, gymnastics, badminton, squash, roller skating and table tennis.
Bowling hall
If you like bowling, this is the place for you. The sport can be enjoyed by novices and experts alike.
Bring your friends or come and practice on your own. All necessary equipment and shoes can be
hired at the hall when paying for the lane. Refreshments, including beer and soft drinks, are also
available. Please note that the locals usually hold tournaments on Mondays, Tuesdays and
Wednesdays from 19.00-22.00 and there are therefore only two lanes available for tourists at these
times. On Saturdays, the King of the Hill competition is open to all-comers. It starts at 13.00.
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Practical information
Bank
Please note that there are no banks in Kangerlussuaq. Major international credit cards are generally accepted and can be used for limited cash withdrawals at the hotel reception.
Church
There is no resident priest in Kangerlussuaq, but church services are advertised locally. The
church is open to visitors.
Post office
Opening hours
Mondays-Fridays 09.00-15.00
Shop
Opening hours
Mondays-Fridays 09.00-18.00
Saturdays 10.00-14.00
Sundays 10.00-14.00
Rowing Club
The restaurant with the best view in town.
Open every evening from 18.00.
Nursing Station
Located at the airport entrance.
Mondays-Fridays 09.00-10.30
In case of emergencies, the nurse can be contacted at other times on tel. 841 211.
Nightclub
Kangerlussuaq boasts the largest discotheque in Greenland, with room for 600 guests. It is open
every Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 03.00.
Northern Lights Café
Where the locals meet in the bar – for a game of pool, darts or billiards. Open every evening
(except Mondays) until 01.00.
Ani – shop and snack bar
Opening hours 10.00-22.00
Green Bar
Located in the airport building, overlooking the landing strip. Opening hours 17.00-01.00
Restaurant Hotel Kangerlussuaq
Located in the airport building. Opening hours 18.00-01.00
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Musk ox safaris
One of the main attractions of the Kangerlussuaq
area is its thriving population of musk oxen.
The landscape between Kangerlussuaq and the edge
of the ice cap, some 25 kilometres inland, is a varied
blend of multi-coloured granite mountains and lush
green fells. Rocky outcrops and rounded boulders in
various shades of grey and brown are liberally strewn
across the slopes. Suddenly, one of the boulders
moves! You have just spotted your first musk ox,
either through binoculars or with the naked eye.
You quickly learn to distinguish between inanimate
blocks of stone and living musk oxen, whose light
brown manes easily give themselves – and the rest of
the flock – away.
Later on, you’re passing close to a thicket of arctic
willow when a large brownish rock lifts itself up,
snorts loudly, and slowly moves away.
We are often lucky enough to see large herds of musk
oxen at close quarters on our safaris, but on other
occasions we must content ourselves with watching
these wonderful woolly beasts through binoculars.
As we all know, nature cannot be controlled – not
even for the sake of tourists who have come from far
away.
The fact that the largest population of musk oxen in
Greenland is currently found in the Kangerlussuaq
area is, however, the result of human intervention.
Originally, musk oxen were native to Eastern
Greenland. In the 1960s, however, a small group of
27 oxen was moved to the fells around
Kangerlussuaq with their lush vegetation of grass and
arctic willow – the favourite dish of musk oxen. The
initial 27 animals were supplemented with fresh
stock for the first few years to prevent inbreeding and
have since multiplied to the present population of
more than 7,000.
However, human intervention still plays a vital role in
this highly successful experiment and – to maintain
the population at a viable level – permits are issued
each year for the culling of a certain number of animals. The meat is delicious and the soft wool, supposedly the warmest in the world, fetches up to DKK
7,000 per kilogram. The horns are also in high
demand – as raw material for local handicrafts.
Throughout the year, Kangerlussuaq Tourism
arranges excursions to selected hilltop viewpoints
from where the oxen are spotted. There is also an
opportunity to have a closer look at their hides and to
try cleaning their wool during a visit to the Musk Ox
Visitors’ Centre with its impressive display of hides
and implements for processing hides and wool. To
round off the tour, samples of musk ox meat can be
tasted.
Musk ox safaris
Two types of safari are available:
A) Bus safari
Duration 1.5 hours – DKK 195
Children under 12 years DKK 150
B) Safari including on-foot stalking and
visit to Musk Ox Visitors’ Centre
Duration 3.5 hours – DKK 345
Children under 12 years DKK 250
UNIQUE
CULTURE
Tent camp by the ice cap
Throughout the summer, Kangerlussuaq Tourism offers
accommodation at Camp Russel, a comfortable undercanvas camp about one kilometre from the ice cap with
an uninterrupted view of the 80-metre-high face of
Russel Glacier.
The glacier cracks at regular intervals, calving large
blocks of ice into the river below where they melt and
begin their journey to Søndre Strømfjord and the open
sea. The river roars and the birds sing. Nature is by no
means silent here, close to the ice cap – yet everything
seems hushed and primitive.
Walking on the fells, down the river or along the edge of
the ice cap are obvious pastimes out here where nature
appears so boundless that it takes the breath away from
even the most ardent outdoor enthusiasts. The view of
the ice face in sunshine alone is enough to provoke
deep reflection on nature’s might and man’s insignificance. And all the while, the wonders of nature unfold
before your very eyes. For example the large populations of birds that are entirely unused to humans and
therefore completely unafraid. Many of Greenland’s
bird species can be watched at close quarters here at
the camp – as long as you keep quiet.
Throughout the summer, the camp, which consists of
heated tepees and a comfortable kitchen tent, is
manned by guides.
There is a large barbecue at the centre of the camp
where steaks of musk ox and reindeer are grilled when
hunger strikes. For here in the wilderness, only your
stomach keeps track of time while the skies remain lit
24 hours a day throughout the summer months when
the camp is open to visitors. Day and night therefore
merge into one long unforgettable experience.
Even visits to the toilet are accomplished in the open air
– in a small enclosure surrounded by lichen, moss and
thickets of arctic willow which may, if you’re lucky, tempt
a musk ox or two while you sit there enjoying the view.
Ice cap camp
„Camp Russel“
Accommodation per night – DKK 275
Full board per day – DKK 200
Transport each way – DKK 245
Sleeping bag hire per night – DKK 100
Package
3 nights incl. full board and transport
excl. sleeping bag hire – DKK 1,695
The ice cap on foot
Walking on the ice cap is an amazing feeling.
It is as if you had come to the edge of the world.
The green sloping fells suddenly stop, to be replaced
by enormous mounds of gravel and rocks. Such
morainal ridges may not be the most attractive landscape in the world, but as a transition zone to the ice
cap itself, they are breathtakingly impressive – like an
enormous, abandoned building site between the finished „architect-designed“ countryside, with its hills,
mountains and lakes, and the virgin ice cap, where
more or less right-angled markings of dark mud crisscross the white ice, resembling quickly drawn pencil
strokes mapping the landscape still under construction by the „great maker“. Point 660 (so called
because it lies 660 metres above sea level) is the only
place in Greenland where tourists can access the ice
cap by land – and even set foot on it.
Ice cap excursion
Off-road to Russel Glacier
per person – DKK 495
Children under 12 years – DKK 300
4x4 ATV to Point 660 and the ice cap
per person – DKK 495
Children under 12 years – DKK 300
Ice cap barbecue
per person – DKK 685
Children under 12 years – DKK 400
The 40 km trip from Kangerlussuaq to Point 660
takes a couple of hours by all-terrain vehicle along an
unsurfaced track, built a few years ago by
Volkswagen, the German car manufacturer. In mid
winter, the company transports new car models to
this unique ice cap access point, where they are tested on the ice cap itself under extreme temperature
conditions – often as low as -50°C.
Thanks to an agreement with Greenland Home Rule,
the track can also be freely used by local tourist
organisations, allowing Kangerlussuaq Tourism to
offer visitors this direct, low-price route to an ice cap
experience second to none.
Guided walks
Whole-day walk to Garnet Rock, incl. packed lunch
per person – DKK 495
Children under 12 years – DKK 300
Half-day walk to Sugar Loaf and the waterfall, incl.
coffee and tea en route
per person – DKK 325
Children under 12 years – DKK 215
Hiking
The hiking season – the short, yet intense, Greenland
summer – starts as soon as the snow has loosened
its grip on the landscape, and the dogsleds and
snowmobiles have been packed away till next winter.
The Kangerlussuaq area provides ideal terrain for
experienced hikers and novices alike. There are tough
walks, for example the 180 km trek to Sisimiut, and
shorter routes which can be accomplished with or
without a local guide.
Kangerlussuaq Tourism will be delighted to give
information and advice on suitable guided or nonguided walks. We can also help plan your route so its
length and difficulty are well adapted to your capability and thirst for adventure. There are countless possibilities – from short walks lasting only a few hours
to demanding treks of several days’ duration with
overnight stays in the mountains.
The landscape here is magnificent. At first glance,
the mountains appear drab and grey, weakly tinged
with shades of green. But when a hill or mountain
has been climbed, the surrounding countryside
unfolds in an overwhelming diversity of form, life
and colour. In low-lying marshy areas, cotton-grass
light up like small white beacons, while snow
buntings fly close to the ground. Further into the
mountains, a single rock can hold hikers spellbound
for ages with its delicate patterns of lichen and moss
in a rainbow of colours varying from burgundy and
red over radiant orange to more subdued tones of
grey, green and blackish brown. Between the rocks,
an overwhelming diversity of grasses and low bushes thrive alongside a multitude of flowers with dazzling colours and intense scents. An ever-changing
carpet underfoot – at times a soft springy bed of
moss, at others a hard granite surface, covered in
vague glimmering patterns.
Crossing a ridge, a beautiful lake comes into view, its
rippled waters gently lapping its banks. We will hear
the water more clearly on our return journey along
the lakeside from one of the most breathtaking
places in the area – Garnet Rock – a vertical cliff face
where peregrine falcons nest and where visitors who
have brought along a hammer and chisel are able to
chip sparkling red garnet and shiny black mica from
the cliff surface. A lasting memento of this special
day and a weighty load on the walk back, ending with
dinner in Restaurant Rowing Club on the bank of
Lake Ferguson – the reservoir providing the lower
lying settlement of Kangerlussuaq with fresh, crystalclear drinking water.
Walks in the Kangerlussuaq area usually follow tracks
trodden by the wildlife of the region. Many animals
are therefore seen on these walks and signs of local
wildlife are common – droppings, tufts of wool and
the remains of hide and bone from musk ox, reindeer
and smaller animals.
In this spectacular area of Greenland, hikers must be
careful not to become completely engrossed in the
many small, breathtaking details they meet along the
way. It is also important to look forwards and
upwards – to enjoy the broader contours of the fells
and mountains and the fabulous views waiting over
the next ridge.
Perhaps there will be a musk ox.
Or maybe a lake with a small island in the middle, on
which grows a solitary wonderfully-gnarled bush.
You never know!
Surprises await, wherever you roam!
Kangerlussuaq Tourism arranges whole-day guided
hikes to Garnet Rock from May to October. A packed
lunch is included in the price.
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EXPERIENCES
Go fishing!
Fishing trip to Robinson River
Along their journey to the sea, the sparkling ice-blue
and turquoise waters of Søndre Strømfjord are supplemented by the rivers and streams that gush down
the mountain sides and form quiet pools at their feet.
Here, cormorants and gulls nest, while white-tailed
eagles soar majestically overhead.
Char thrive in great numbers in the currents and
eddies of these rivers – big char that are more than
willing to take the fisherman’s hook when, tired by
the incessant flow, they seek rest in more peaceful
water behind stones or close to the bank.
Away they streak, these glimmering, much-prized
fish, often taking mighty leaps out of the water as if
to taunt the impatient angler – who, nevertheless, is
often rewarded with a fine catch of fine plump char
after a day’s fishing.
One of the best places for fishing is Robinson River,
which flows into Søndre Strømfjord about 40 km
from the head of the fjord and the old military har-
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bour at Kangerlussuaq. It takes a couple of hours to
reach the river by boat from Kangerlussuaq, and
anglers must cover the last few metres to the shore in
a dinghy.
Robinson River char weigh between 1 and 4 kg and
are caught in the river’s swift rushing currents.
A trip to Robinson River is also a wonderful nature
experience. Wherever you fish – from a rock, mosscovered mound or sloping river bank – the spectacular views provide new, enchanting angles from which
to enjoy Greenland’s magnificent nature.
Remember to purchase a fishing permit.
Fishing camps
Three fishing camps are available.
Price per night – DKK 375
Full board (obligatory) – DKK 200
Transport, each way (40 km) – DKK 695
Sleeping bag hire, per night – DKK 100
Ice fishing
December-April, per person – DKK 495
UNIQUE
Fishing camp
Ice fishing
For keen anglers, Kangerlussuaq Tourism arranges
trips lasting several days to our fishing camps at
Robinson River and along the fjord, where our guides
help visitors settle in. The camps provide overnight
accommodation and it is here that the evening meal
is prepared – usually the day’s catch grilled outdoors
and supplemented with supplies brought in from
Kangerlussuaq by boat.
The days are spent finding the most promising fishing spots.
The wildest dreams of any fisherman come true here,
in the midst of Greenland’s spectacular landscape
where char leap – and seldom hesitate to take the
hook – as the eye roams over low, rock-strewn vegetation and harsh, bare mountain sides in a multitude
of colours.
From January to April, it is possible to go ice fishing
on the fjord, some 15 km from Kangerlussuaq. We fish
through holes drilled in the ice, and there are good
chances of catching cod, sea scorpion and other
species. Transport to the fishing spot is partly by car
and partly by caterpillar vehicle or snowmobile.
Sea fishing
Departing from Sisimiut – the most northern ice-free
harbour on the west coast of Greenland – we offer
sea fishing at its best, for striped and spotted catfish,
Greenland shark, ocean perch and halibut.
Professional tackle can be hired.
Period: May-September
CULTURE
Snowmobile – incl. clothing hire
A) A guided trip in the Kangerlussuaq area
adapted to the capabilities of the group.
Duration 2 hours – DKK 795
B) The great adventure – snowmobile expedition to the ice cap and the disused radar station DEY II.
Duration 2 days – DKK 7,995
c) Guided snowmobile trip to Sisimiut.
2-day trip, incl. overnight hotel accommodation in Sisimiut and full board. DKK 5,495
d) Snowmobile expedition across the ice cap. 3day trip. Please enquire about prices and
availability or visit www.kangtour.gl
Snowmobile – speed and adventure
When the landscape is covered by a thick white carpet
of snow, snowmobiles are the ideal means of transport. Where even the most rugged four-wheel drives
must give up, snowmobiles can force their way
through difficult terrain, allowing access to undreamtof adventures in the white, endless wilderness around
Kangerlussuaq and the ice cap.
Following a brief introduction, winter visitors to
Kangerlussuaq quickly master these fast, fun-to-ride
mobiles. And then they’re off – out into the surrounding terrain, onto the frozen fjord or up into the mountains towards the ice cap.
Kangerlussuaq Tourism arranges short trips on the
fjord for novices, and longer trips to the hillsides
around Kangerlussuaq or 2-day excursions to Sisimiut
and back for the more experienced. And then, of
course, there’s the ultimate adventure for the few who
dare: a 200 km expedition over the ice cap to the former radar station Dye II and back.
By snowmobile to DYE II
Dye II is the destination for one of our more challenging snowmobile trips.
The expedition begins at the edge of the ice cap, 660
metres above sea level. From here, we travel some 200
km over the ice cap. We are forever climbing, finally
reaching 2,200 metres above sea level at DYE II.
Along with the snowmobiles, all the necessary equipment and supplies are packed in all-terrain vehicles for
transport to the edge of the ice cap.
From there, the true adventure begins.
After a full day’s drive, we reach the camp site and
pitch our tents. Overnight accommodation is in twoman tents and we also have a large mess tent in which
to prepare the food we have brought and spend the
evening relaxing. After a good night’s sleep, we break
camp and drive the last few kilometres to Dye II.
Cold, empty and deserted, the former American radar
station resembles a science-fiction film set, towering
30 metres into the sky in the middle of this frozen
wilderness 200 km from the edge of the ice cap.
Abandoned to sink slowly into the ice. The area is not
entirely deserted, however. Just a few kilometres from
the disused radar station, the Americans still have a
training strip for practicing take-offs and landings with
aircraft on skis. These facilities are looked after by Mark
and Lou, who always appreciate a courtesy call.
No matter how long the trip, the adrenaline rush as the
engine roars is quite unbelievable and a feeling that is
second to none. En route, you will see reindeer and
musk oxen quietly moving through the white, snowcovered landscape in their endless search for food, and
only disturbed for a moment or two as the snowmobiles zoom past.
The trips are accompanied by experienced guides, who
select the route according to the capabilities of the
group.
There is always at least one experienced guide on the
trip, and all necessary equipment (including one-piece
outer clothing, boots and arctic sleeping bag) and full
board are included in the price.
Before and after the trip, accommodation is provided
at Old Camp, the youth hostel in Kangerlussuaq.
The trip requires no special experience, but participants should be reasonably fit and keen, with a burning desire for adventure.
School trips to Greenland
Treat your students – and yourself – to an unforgettable experience that beats the usual city excursions
– and is very favourably priced.
Kangerlussuaq is an ideal location for school trips.
Only a four and a half hour flight from Copenhagen,
it offers spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife on
the edge of the Arctic Circle only 25 km from the ice
cap.
Accommodation is available at either the Old Camp
youth hostel or Hotel Tuttu.
Challenging outdoor activities and educational projects provide the framework for a school trip that will
be long remembered.
For further details and prices, please enquire at the
following specialist bureaus:
Grønlandseksperten – www.groenlandseksperten.dk
Nordic Adventure – www.nordic-adventure.dk
Greenland Travel – www.greenland-travel.dk
Vejle Rejser – www.vejlerejser.dk
Profil Rejser – www.profil-rejser.dk
Dogsledding
Kangerlussuaq Tourism offers short dogsled tours on
the fjord and expeditions lasting several days, e.g.
from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut or vice versa.
Riding a dogsled is the trip of a lifetime and the perfect way to experience Greenland’s spectacular
nature during winter. Blue skies above, snow and ice
below, and a team of spirited dogs in front. Dressed
in sealskin from head to toe and seated on reindeer
hides, you couldn’t be more comfortable as you enjoy
the intense cooperation between the sledge driver
and his dogs.
Dogsledding is an unforgettable combination of
nature, speed and teamwork.
A trip on the frozen Søndre Strømfjord is pure relaxation for dogs and driver alike. On the ice, the dogs
can really let themselves go, and the sledge quickly
picks up considerable speed. From your cosy position
on the sledge, you can sit back and enjoy the snowcovered landscape surrounding the fjord, fill your
lungs with the cold, clear air and watch the team of
dogs whisking you onwards. The 12-14 dogs show
their eagerness by jauntily sweeping their tails as they
obey the driver’s softly spoken commands and cracks
of the whip.
On crossing broken ground – while hunting or on
longer expeditions – the dogs and driver must work
harder when fell sides, ice packs and frozen lakes are
to be crossed. Here, the driver spends as much time
beside or behind the sledge as on it. He must push
and struggle, and experiencing the way in which
skilled sledge drivers and their dogs are able to surmount even the most impassable terrain is a fantastic adventure for visitors.
Kangerlussuaq is the most southern dogsled district
in Western Greenland. Consequently, no other dogs
are allowed in the settlement. The dogs are never
kept in the settlement itself, but are housed in kennels to the west of the town, both summer and winter. In summer, only a few packs of dogs, comprising
both adults and puppies, are kept in the area. In winter, however, drivers move their teams from Sisimiut
to Kangerlussuaq at the head of Søndre Strømfjord
for hunting and taking visitors dogsledding.
Dogsled tours
– excl. hire of sealskin clothing
A) A fantastic trip on the fjord
Duration 2 hours – DKK 685
B) A wonderful half-day trip, also
on the fjord
Duration 4 hours – DKK 995
C) The great dogsled expedition to Sisimiut
Duration 3 days – DKK 5,995
Northern lights and midnight sun
Thanks to its location just north of the Arctic Circle,
Kangerlussuaq is blessed with both midnight sun
and northern lights.
In contrast to other settlements in Greenland,
Kangerlussuaq has a continental climate. Situated at
the head of Søndre Strømfjord, some 180 km inland
from the coast, Kangerlussuaq thus enjoys warmer
summers and colder winters than coastal settlements.
Midnight sun
In summer, the settlement, fjord and surrounding
landscape are bathed in sunlight around the clock. As
a fascinating result, visitors quickly loose all track of
time, an effect that is strengthened by the four-hour
time difference between Greenland and Western
Europe.
To tourists here, time becomes almost immaterial,
and the ever-present daylight provides constant
encouragement to see and do more. Sleep becomes
something you hardly need and after a mere five or
six hours you leap out of bed again – refreshed and
ready for new challenges, adventures and nature
experiences.
Experience the northern lights
Evening excursion with Greenlandic specialties
per person – DKK 300
Children under 12 years – DKK 200
Northern lights
In return for perpetual summer daylight, winter
months are covered in darkness. Dark and gloomy,
some might think, but the luminous snow and the
fascinating light-show of the northern lights in the
arctic skies make a winter holiday in Kangerlussuaq a
quite unique experience.
Aurora Borealis, as the northern or polar lights are
known in Latin, lights up the skies from September to
April in areas north of the Arctic Circle. During the
clear polar night, the sky is suddenly covered by a
kaleidoscope of colour – in shades of green, lilac or
red – as if created by a paintbrush before your very
eyes. And such clear, cloudless skies – under which
the northern lights become visible – are one of
Kangerlussuaq’s most distinctive features. With 300
cloudless days a year, Kangerlussuaq is the best place
in the world for watching the northern lights.
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EXPERIENCES
Hotel Igloo Village
glow of many candles creates a very special ambience. In this bar, you certainly won’t need ice cubes
in your drink! On the other hand, warm gloves are
highly recommended.
You will also find many incredible ice sculptures
around Hotel Igloo Village, beautifully created by
artists from Greenland and other countries. When
darkness falls, both the temporary hotel and the
specially-created sculptures are tastefully illuminated. With the northern lights overhead and stillness
all around, it seems like a fairy-tale.
Why not start an evening of watching the northern
lights by savouring the unrivalled atmosphere of
the ice hotel’s fascinating bar. A bit like the igloos
built in childhood, only many times larger and
exquisitely designed. Sample the hotel’s ice buffet
with accompanying drinks, and get into the perfect
mood for enjoying the northern lights.
You can also spend the night in this ice hotel,
rebuilt every winter adjacent to Hotel
Kangerlussuaq.
Staying at a hotel where everything is made of ice –
right down to the glass in which your drink is
served – sounds like a dream, but is very much a
reality in the hard frost of Kangerlussuaq, where
Hotel Igloo Village is rebuilt every winter and melts
every spring.
The temperature in the hotel itself is about -10°C,
while the outside temperature may easily fall as low
as -35°C.
The central igloo contains a bar complete with
tables and drinks glasses made of ice. Inside, the
Hotel Igloo Village
Try the special ice-glass drinks and sample the ice
buffet as the perfect prelude to an exciting evening
watching the northern lights.
Old Camp Youth Hostel
Incl. airport transfer, breakfast, bed linen and
towel.
Per person in bunk room – DKK 295
Single room – DKK 550
Double room – DKK 775
Youth Hostel
Greenland’s largest, most comfortable youth hostel
offers much more than accommodation. Old Camp
is situated less than 2 km from Kangerlussuaq
Airport and airport transfers are available to guests
staying at the youth hostel.
Accommodation is provided at Old Camp in redpainted long-houses – a traditional Greenlandic
building style, despite the fact that these buildings
were actually constructed by the Americans more
than 60 years ago when the military airport was
established. The youth hostel has recently been
completely refurbished, and visitors are now accommodated in well-appointed rooms with communal
toilets and showers in three of the hostel’s four
buildings.
The fourth building contains a kiosk, reception,
office and staff quarters.
Double rooms at the youth hostel are furnished with
box beds, desk, chair and wardrobe. Bunk rooms
are furnished with bunk beds. Each building has
communal shower and toilet facilities, and dining
and living rooms with TV, video and hi-fi.
A breakfast buffet is served each morning for youth
hostel guests, who are also welcome to make use of
Old Camp’s outdoor facilities before and after the
day’s activities. In summer, barbecues are arranged
in the large tepee on the courtyard, where a variety
of Greenlandic specialities are served, including
musk ox, reindeer and smoked auk. Full board is
available for groups staying at the youth hostel.
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CULTURE
Hotel Kangerlussuaq
Hotel Kangerlussuaq is situated at the international
airport. The hotel has 72 rooms and its reception –
from where staff welcome visitors and allocate
rooms according to wishes and availability – is
accessed direct from the airport terminal.
where anyone with an interest in aviation can spend
hours watching from the window.
Rooms and suites at Kangerlussuaq Hotel are fully
modern, with en suite shower and toilet, TV and
telephone.
At the hotel itself, which is immediately adjacent to
the airport buildings, guests can choose rooms or
suites facing north towards Kitchen Mountain, so
named because in the old days all houses were built
with their kitchens facing north.
Rooms facing south overlook the airport runway,
The hotel also has a bar, cafeteria and gourmet
restaurant in direct connection with the airport.
Hotel Umimmak and Hotel Tuttu
Both these hotels are located in the settlement itself,
a couple of kilometres from the airport.
They were built while the American base was operative and epitomise that era. They can best be
described as representatives of genuine American
1960s functionalism, with »open space« rooms,
fake-leather furniture, fake-rosewood fittings and
masses of overhead lighting from chrome-plated
lamps – retro at its very best.
At both hotels, most toilet and bathroom facilities
have been recently modernised.
Breakfast is available at both hotels on prior arrangement – but only for groups.
Conferences
In 2004, Hotel Kangerlussuaq celebrated the opening
of its brand-new conference centre – consisting of
beautifully appointed variously sized meeting rooms
capable of accommodating meetings with up to 80
participants. Kangerlussuaq Congress Centre caters
for events with up to 250 participants.
Kangerlussuaq Tourism provides tailor-made conference packages, including accommodation, meeting
facilities, meals and exciting outdoor activities in the
surrounding countryside.
Hotel Kangerlussuaq
Price, incl. breakfast
Single room – DKK 1,035
Double room – DKK 1,245
Hotel Umimmak
Price, incl. airport transfer and
breakfast
Single room – DKK 675
Double room – DKK 835
Restaurants
and cafés
Restaurant Rowing Club
The restaurant is idyllically situated on the shore of
Lake Ferguson, Kangerlussuaq’s reservoir.
Once a week, the restaurant offers a traditional barbecue where local raw materials – musk ox, reindeer
and char – are grilled in the open air and served for
restaurant guests together with salads and other
accompaniments.
On all other days, the restaurant offers an à la carte
menu based on local products, e.g. musk ox steak,
whole-roasted fillet of reindeer and marinated char.
A free hourly bus service runs in the evenings
between Kangerlussuaq and the Rowing Club, located some 6 km from the settlement itself.
Restaurant Kangerlussuaq
Restaurant
Kangerlussuaq
is
located
at
Kangerlussuaq Airport, behind the cafeteria, and
seats 80 guests.
The menu offers many delicious dishes and the wine
list is exceptional.
Northern Lights Café
This pizzeria is located in the centre of the settlement
in one of the concrete buildings formerly owned by
the American base. The menu contains everything
from pizza and pasta to beef tournedos.
Tour overview and price list
Price, adults:
Price, children
under 12 years
SFJ-01
Musk oxen photo safari
Year round
DKK
195
DKK
150
SFJ-02
Musk oxen photo safari – extended tour
Year round
DKK
345
DKK
250
SFJ-03
Sightseeing tour
Year round
DKK
300
DKK
200
SFJ-04
Ice cap barbecue
May-Sept.
DKK
685
DKK
400
SFJ-05
Russel Glacier car excursion
May-Oct.
DKK
495
DKK
300
SFJ-06
Ice cap car excursion, Point 660
Year round
DKK
495
DKK
300
SFJ-07
Walk to Garnet Rock, 8 hours – incl. packed lunch
May-Sept.
DKK
495
DKK
300
SFJ-08
Walk to Sugar Loaf and the waterfall, 4 hours
May-Sept.
DKK
325
DKK
215
SFJ-09
Ice cap camp
Price per night: DKK 275 Full board per day: DKK 200
Transport each way: DKK 245 Sleeping bag hire per night: DKK 100
May-Sept.
SFJ-10
Ice cap camp
3 nights, incl. full board and transport, excl. sleeping bag
May-Sept.
SFJ-11
Fishing camp
June-Sept.
Price per night: DKK 375 Full board per day: DKK 200
Transport each way: DKK 695 Sleeping bag hire: DKK 100 A fishing permit must be obtained.
SFJ-12
Ice fishing on the fjord
Jan.-April
SFJ-13
Sea fishing
Please enquire for price.
June-Sept.
SFJ-14
Trophy hunting, small game – excl. camp fee and pre-preparation
July-Aug.
SFJ-15
Trophy hunting, reindeer – excl. camp fee and pre-preparation
Price per permit: DKK 6,800
July-Sept.
SFJ-16
Trophy hunting, musk ox – excl. camp fee and pre-preparation
Price per permit: DKK 9,800
March-April-July
SFJ-17
Dogsled tour, 2 hours
Excl. sealskin clothing hire.
Jan.-April
DKK
SFJ-18
Dogsled tour, 4 hours
Excl. sealskin clothing hire.
Jan.-April
DKK
SFJ-19
Two-day dogsled expedition
Incl. full board, excl. sealskin clothing and sleeping bag hire.
Jan.-April
DKK 3,550
SFJ-20
Three-day dogsled expedition – Sisimiut to Kangerlussuaq, or vice versa
Incl. full board, excl. sealskin clothing and sleeping bag hire.
Jan.-April
DKK 5,995
SFJ-21
Northern lights evening excursion
Oct.-April
DKK
300
SFJ-22
Snowmobile tour, 2 hours
Incl. outer clothing, boots and helmet.
Jan.-April
DKK
795
SFJ-23
Snowmobile tour, 4 hours
Incl. outer clothing, boots and helmet.
Jan.-April
DKK 1,500
SFJ-24
Snowmobile tour to Sisimiut and back
Jan.-April
Incl. outer clothing, boots, helmet, full board and accommodation in Sisimiut.
DKK 5,495
SFJ-25
Snowmobile tour to DYE II, 2 days (410 km over the ice cap)
Incl. outer clothing, boots, helmet, full board and tent accommodation.
March-May
Sept.-Oct.
DKK 7,995
SFJ-26
Transfer to Kellyville, TACAN or Sugar Loaf
Max. 4 persons with luggage DKK 500
Year round
SFJ-27
Transfer to or from 660 or Russel
Year round
Max. 4 persons with luggage DKK 1,600 Max. 12 persons with luggage DKK 3,200
SFJ-28
Transfer in bus to TACAN, the harbour, Kellyville or Sugar Loaf
Year round
Max. 25 persons with luggage DKK 1,750 Max. 35 persons without luggage
SFJ-29
Car hire, passenger car
Price per day: DKK 900 Deposit DKK 3,000
Year round
SFJ-30
Mountain bike hire
Price per day: DKK 100
March-Oct.
Price per week: DKK 500
Old Camp – accommodation
Bunk room, incl. bed linen and breakfast – per person per night DKK 295
Double room, incl. bed linen and breakfast – per room per night DKK 775
Single room, incl. bed linen and breakfast – per night DKK 550
Board: (must be ordered the day before at the latest)
Full board, Old Camp: (min. 6 persons) per day DKK 200
Packed lunch, each DKK 35
Hire of sealskin clothing and Sorel boots
For 2-hour dogsled tour: DKK 100
For 4-hour dogsled tour: DKK 150
Per day: DKK 250
Price per person:
DKK 1,695
DKK 495
DKK
300
685
DKK
300
995
DKK
600
DKK
200
DKK 2,450
Kangerlussuaq Tourism A/S · Boks 49 · 3910 Kangerlussuaq · Grønland
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