Danmarkshavn

Danmarkshavn, also known as Denmark's Harbour, is the only settlement of any real significance in the Northeast Greenland National Park.

Understand

Danmarkshavn is one of the northernmost settlements in the world. Situated on an icy peninsula in Northeastern Greenland, it is so remote that the nearest other town is Ittoqqortoormiit, itself almost 1440 km from the Greenlandish capital, Nuuk.

Get in

All travelers to Danmarkshavn will arrive by a short airstrip (ICAO: BGDH).

Get around

The town is small enough to walk around.

See

  • Polar bears, polar bears, PO-LAR BEARS!

Do

Danmarkshavn is known for hiking and polar bear sighting, being in the Northeast Greenland National Park.

Buy

Everything you buy in Danmarkshavn will come from the canteen.

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