Nuup Kangerlua

Nuup Kangerlua extends about 160 kilometers inland and forms a complex web of branching waterways. The system includes three major mountainous islands and numerous side fjords that cut into the surrounding landscape.

During the Middle Ages, Norse settlers relied on these waterways as crucial routes to move inland while staying connected to the sea. The fjord passages were lifelines for trade and survival in these remote regions.

The settlement of Kapisillit sits along these waters where people still fish using methods passed down through generations. This fjord system remains central to how local communities live and work today.

Boat tours depart year-round from Nuuk and allow visitors to see icebergs and marine life up close. Prepare for cold temperatures and changing weather conditions when planning a visit.

At its inner end, two major glaciers from the Greenland ice sheet converge and flow into the fjord, constantly shedding ice into the water. This ongoing transformation of glacier ice into icebergs makes the innermost basin one of the most active zones of the entire fjord.