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 […]
The first two Arctic Drone Conferences were held in Kangerlussuaq in January and September 2023 with Qeqqata Municipality a co-organiser. This will become an annual event as the municipality further develops Kangerlussuaq as an important drone testing site. Download the presentation from Mayor Malik Berthelsen from the 2023 conference
Greenland Science Week 2023 Greenland Science Week is an 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 2024.
Every year, Arctic Circle Business and Qeqqata Municipality host a webinar to update the Arctic research community on the latest information about conducting investigations in the region. Information about upcoming and previous webinars is listed below: 2024 Science Workshop Download the 2024 Science Webinar Program 2023 Science Workshop Joint Science Education Programme (JSEP) Kasper Busk
“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
Testing Facilities The varying terrain, lack of urban areas, and the stable weather of Kangerlussuaq make it a prime location for car and drone testing. Learn more about the opportunities for testing in Kangerlussuaq and the advantages of the area below. Drone Testing Greenland is not part of the EU and drone flights are not