Information about Ice Sheet
The Greenlandic ice sheet is the second largest ice sheet in the world. It’s 1.730.000km², and the thickness is usually over 2km, and over 3 km at the thickest part. It covers roughly 80% of Greenland's surface and if it were to melt estimates suggest that sea level would rise with approximately 7 metres.
It’s an amazing experience to look at the massive ice sheet of Greenland and see/hear how powerful nature can be, and witness the climate change.
There are different ways to see the ice cap as well as from different places. You can either sail with a boat, fly with a helicopter or hike. In Kangerlussuaq, you can drive to the ice sheet.
There are also some ice fjords that are packed with majestic icebergs that have calved from the ice sheet. You can see the ice fjords in different places in Greenland, like in Ilulissat, Nuuk and Uummannaq.
Services near Ice Sheet
Attractions nearby Ice Sheet
Northern Lights
Northern Lights In Greenland Northern lights experience is on everyone's bucket list, and in order to make it happen, you may choose the rig...
Eqi Glacier
Eqi - The Calving Glacier - Located 80 kilometers north of Ilulissat in the Disko Bay within reach for day tours / trips, and available for accom...
Uummannaq
Experience the charismatic townsfolk of Uummanaq, explore the wild, wonderful and vast surroundings and get an insight to the daily lives of the...
Sermeq Kujalleq | Ilulissat Glacier | Jakobshavn Glacier
The Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier feeds the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Ilulissat Icefjord and is one of the most famous and active glaciers in the world...
Ilulissat Icefjord
The Ilulissat Icefjord (Kangia) is one of the most well known and popular tourist attractions in Greenland. Fed by the Sermeq Kujalleq ...
Oqaatsut
Oqaatsut (which means "cormorants" in Greenlandic) is a small settlement situated about 23km north of Ilulissat on the shores of Disko Bay.&...
Ilulissat
Ilulissat is the 3rd largest city in Greenland and one of the biggest tourist draw cards for the country. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage l...
Ilimanaq
Ilimanaq is a tiny settlement just 15 km south of Ilulissat. During the summer there are several departures from Ilulissat to Ilimanaq, at a near dail...
Disko Bay
The Disko Bay is named after the Disko island in the middle of the bay. There are 2 villages on the Island, Qeqertarsuaq and the settlement of Kangerl...
Aasiaat
Experience the land famous for it seas, as arctic sea creatures, play hide and seek between the waves and icebergs. Aasiaat known for its waters, marv...
Point 660
Point 660 is a place recently uncovered by ice with a scenic view of the Icecap slowly descending into the ice-free tundra, located some 40 kilom...
Kangerlussuaq
Greenlands main entrance from the world. A unique place with easy access to plenty of adventures. Experience the amazing Greenlandic Ic...
Arctic Circle Trail
The well-known Arctic Circle Trail is a 160 km long trail that stretches between Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut. It is a perfect hike to escape everyday&n...
Sermilik Fjord
Sermilik Fjord is a big fjord west of the city Tasiilaq in East Greenland. The name Sermelik means 'place with glaciers' in Greenlandic. The f...
Ammassalik Island
Ammassalik Island in East Greenland Ammassalik Island is an island in the South East Greenland, with an area of 772 km2 / 298 square miles. Tasiilaq...
Tasiilaq
A beautiful scenic landscape resembling a painting with very sharp colors creating a beautiful background, regardless of the weather conditions. With ...