Hiking to the Nuuk Icefjord

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Published: 12/06/2020

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Couple overlooking the icefjord in Nuuk

From Nuuk you can sail to Kapisillit, a small settlement, and from there it’s a short hike on flat terrain to get to the amazing Nuuk Icefjord.

Chunks of ice in the icefjord in Nuuk

There is so much ice on this fjord that it’s impossible to get to this place by boat.

Woman overlooking the large amounts of ice in the fjord in Nuuk
Woman overlooking the large amounts of ice washed up on the shore in Nuuk

The beach is just filled with these icebergs, giving a great opportunity for a closer look at these pieces of ice in all shapes and sizes!

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Lasse Kyed

I'm an amateur photographer and local adventure guide. If you have any questions about Greenland, please feel free to ask!

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