Extreme-E In August 2021, Kangerlussuaq hosted some of the world’s best automotive and mechanical minds for Extreme E. In this annual, FIA-sanctioned, international off-road racing series, electric SUVs race in five remote parts of the world chosen to raise awareness of a particular aspect of climate change. Extreme E maintains a “Legacy programme” that provides […]
Polar Circle Marathon Often referred to as “the coolest marathon on Earth” – the Polar Circle Marathon is organized by Albatros Adventure Marathons in Kangerlussuaq at the end of each October. It is one of the toughest marathons in the world thanks to the hilly, slippery terrain and the potential for extreme weather conditions. Part
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An annual drone conference hosted in Kangerlussuaq with Qeqqata Municipality one of the key organisers. Information about upcoming and previous webinars is listed below. 2024 2023
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Greenland Science Week is a bi-annual, multi-disciplinary Arctic science platform for networking, cooperation & public outreach. In 2023, Qeqqata Municipality kickstarted Science Week with a full weekend of science outreach events and trips around Sisimiut, Sarfannguit and Kangerlussuaq. We will be participating again in 2025.
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This is an annual webinar hosted by Arctic Circle Business and Qeqqata Municipality to update the Arctic research and testing communities about what is happening in and around Kangerlussuaq. It places particular emphasis on how these upcoming changes could impact science and testing in the area. Information about upcoming and previous webinars is listed below:
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“If it works in Kangerlussuaq it works everywhere” With temperatures that reach as low as -40C and a stable winter climate, Kangerlussuaq has attracted many companies wishing to test their latest innovations under conditions of extreme cold. For example, Volkswagen were the ones who originally built the Ice Road so they could test their cars
Greenland is not part of the EU and drone flights are not regulated by the EU legislation. However, Greenland has its own regulations and all drone pilots must be familiar with the BL 9-4 section of the Aviation Act. There are no specific requirements for recreational drone pilots so long as their drone: However, companies