Bertelsen Glacier

Bertelsen Glacier is a glacier in Northeast Greenland National Park that spreads across a region bordered by limestone and dolomite mountains near Alpefjord. The ice mass forms a prominent feature within the rugged terrain of the northeastern landscape.

The glacier formed during the last Ice Age thousands of years ago and demonstrates the geological processes that shaped the Arctic landscape. Its existence provides insight into the climate conditions that existed during that distant period.

Scientists at research stations near Bertelsen Glacier study environmental changes, glacial movements, and local wildlife patterns throughout the seasons.

Visiting this location requires special permits and is organized through the national park administration. Getting there involves multiple steps and requires advance planning and preparation for extreme conditions.

The ice surface covers an area containing permafrost and tundra that helps researchers understand climate changes over long periods. These soils hold recorded information about past temperatures and weather patterns.