Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden

Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden extends 75 kilometers into the Greenland landmass, containing thick ice sheets and multiple geological formations of limestone and dolomite.

Scientific research stations established along the fjord in the 1970s have collected essential data about Arctic climate patterns and ice sheet movements.

The Danish Sirius Patrol regularly traverses this fjord during winter months, maintaining sovereignty and conducting environmental monitoring missions in the area.

Access to the fjord requires special permits from Greenlandic authorities and is limited to scientific expeditions during the summer research season.

The fjord contains the largest floating glacier tongue in the Northern Hemisphere, measuring approximately 80 kilometers in length.

Location: Northeast Greenland National Park

Part of: Greenland Sea

GPS coordinates: 79.55000,-21.00000

Latest update: July 25, 2025 21:21