Greenland's Scoresby Sound

Scoresby Sound (Kangertittivaq) forms the world's largest fjord system, penetrating 350 kilometers into eastern Greenland. This vast Arctic wilderness encompasses glaciers, icebergs, and tundra supporting Arctic wildlife and traditional Inuit communities. The scale defies comprehension - the main fjord alone could contain multiple European countries. The fjords support polar bears, musk oxen, Arctic foxes, and marine mammals including narwhals, belugas, and seals. Millions of seabirds nest on cliff faces. The world's fastest-moving glacier, Jakobshavn, calves massive icebergs. Traditional Inuit hunting culture persists in Ittoqqortoormiit, one of Earth's most remote settlements. Northern lights dance overhead in the polar night. Conservation balances indigenous hunting rights with ecosystem protection. Climate change dramatically affects ice conditions and wildlife. Sustainable tourism provides economic opportunities for isolated communities. Research stations study rapid environmental changes. Scoresby Sound demonstrates Arctic conservation challenges requiring indigenous knowledge and scientific research.

Water Features

Fjord system, glaciers, icebergs

Ecosystem

This destination features a polar & tundra ecosystem.