 Meaning ‘long fjord’, the town of Kangerlussuaq is located at the head of the country’s third longest fjord, which cuts 185 km from the west coast through one of Greenland’s most beautiful regions. This small community, surrounded by the magnificence of the great Greenlandic outdoors is surprisingly blessed with some of the most stable weather in the Arctic region. Although at times extremely cold, in the region of -30°C, it is usually a very ‘dry’ cold and so long as equipped with suitable clothing, you’ll find it easy to adapt.
The climate helps to make this an ideal destination for winter activities, of which there is an excellent selection. Of course husky sledging and snowmobiling feature but you’ll also get the opportunity to try a safari to look for the noble musk ox and hopefully observe them at close range and with luck, spot reindeer and Arctic foxes too. The area is also amongst the best places in the Arctic for sightings of the northern lights and a special observatory has been built just outside of town.
Choose to stay in either Hotel Kangerlussuaq at the airport in the centre of the community or at the Old Camp on the outskirts. Although amenities differ, both offer cosy, comfortable accommodation. One of the highly recommended optional excursions is the exhilarating drive up to and along part of the impressive inland icecap. Greenland’s icecap covers an area 14 times the size of England – not a lot of people know that!
HOTEL KANGERLUSSUAQ this 3 star hotel has 85 rooms which are well appointed with private bathroom, TV, telephone and minibar. The airport building contains an attractive à la carte restaurant, noted as one of the best in Greenland. The hotel has its own café and our guests stay on a breakfast basis.
OLD CAMP facilities are shared and the bedrooms are small but comfortable. There is a breakfast room with an adjoining area where a packed lunch can be prepared. Evening meals are served at Restaurant Roklubben at Lake Ferguson, which can be an excellent place to witness displays of the northern lights if conditions are right, or at Café Northern Lights.
The trip to Kangerlussuaq necessitates travelling via Copenhagen and the time you have in Scandinavia’s most affordable city and Denmark’s capital, contrasts sharply with the remoteness of Greenland. However, when you see this vibrant place has such a rich history, glorious architecture, a wealth of shops, eateries and attractions set against a waterside backdrop, you may well wish to extend your stay – call us for details or how to add extra nights in Copenhagen.
Please note wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed
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