Overview
Kangerlussuaq is Greenland's main international gateway, serving as the primary entry point for most visitors flying from Copenhagen. The settlement sits at the end of a long fjord with the massive Greenland Ice Sheet beginning just 20 km east, offering easy access to one of Earth's most dramatic landscapes.
Nature · Transit Hub · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Few options near airport: Kangerlussuaq Hotel, camping (60 DKK/pers, June 30-Sept 19), Youth Hostel, Old Camp Hostel, Polar Lodge.
Activities
Arctic Circle Trail (167 km, 7-11 days) starts here; day hikes to Russel's Glacier (20 km); excursions include dog sledding, snowmobile trips, boat tours.
Connectivity
Data-only SIM cards from Telepost office near airport starting at 300 DKK; international credit cards accepted at most shops.
Money
Danish Kroner (DKK) is the currency; credit cards accepted at most shops but no foreign currency exchange; ATM availability not confirmed.
Safety
No crime to speak of; musk oxen near Lake Ferguson are dangerous and charge without warning; no hospital—serious medical cases evacuated by air.
Transport
Kangerlussuaq Airport is Greenland's main international gateway with Air Greenland flights from Copenhagen; domestic connections via Air Greenland only.
Weather
January average high is -12°C with cold snaps to -28°C; summer (June-September) is 10-15°C; mosquitoes and black flies are problematic in summer.