Tunulliarfik fjord

Tunulliarfik is a fjord in southern Greenland characterized by steep mountains rising directly from the water. The landscape features deep valleys and waterways that connect multiple settlements throughout the region.

The fjord was formerly known as Eriksfjord and played an important role during medieval Norse settlement in Greenland. The waterways supported navigation and helped settlers establish communities in this Arctic region.

Local communities in Narsarsuaq and Qassiarsuk maintain traditional fishing practices in the fjord waters, connecting present-day activities to centuries of maritime traditions.

The fjord is accessible by ferry services that operate between settlements from spring through autumn. Year-round access to the region is available through Narsarsuaq Airport for visitors.

Where Qooroq Fjord meets this waterway, seasonal ice patterns emerge from glacial discharge. The interaction of glacial water and ocean currents creates constantly shifting water conditions.