Welcome to Kangerlussuaq
Science – Testing – Education
Welcome to Kangerlussuaq, the scientific research and testing center of Greenland.
Kangerlussuaq, with its stable weather, good infrastructure (including a long airstrip and an extensive road system that provides easy access to diverse landscapes), and its proximity to the Greenland Ice Sheet is the best locatiopermn in the country for:
- international researchers wishing to study the Greenland Ice Sheet, Arctic terrestrial or marine ecosystems, the atmosphere and ionosphere, or past Inuit cultures.
- drone and car testing, including under extreme cold conditions
- education programs focused on climate change and glacial science
This website provides an overview of the research, testing, and education potential of Kangerlussuaq, as well as the requirements, logistics, and facilities available to support those endeavours.
For more general information about Kangerlussuaq – its unique history and its extensive opportunities for nature-based adventure, please visit the Destination Arctic Circle website.
