Ilulissat Icefjord is one of the richest fishing grounds in the North Atlantic
In 2004 the Icefjord was listed among UNESCO’s World Heritage Areas
The glacier at Ilulissat Icefjord is the most productive ice stream in the northern hemisphere
On average it takes the glacier half an hour to produce an amount of ice the equivalent of the annual water consumption on Greenland
During winter dog sledges are used to monitor the World Heritage Area
In Greenlandic "Ilulissat" means icebergs
The World Heritage Area can be visited by helicopter, boat, dog sledge or on foot
Everyone has free access to the World Heritage Area of Ilulissat Icefjord
The glacier at Ilulissat Icefjord is the most explored glacier brook in the world
Ilulissat Icefjord is located just a fifteen minute walk from the city of Ilulissat
The area around the Icefjord has been populated for more than 4000 years
Two of Greenland’s most important archaeological sites are located within the World Heritage Area
Ilulissat Icefjord is designated as a protected area of outstanding beauty. Since 2004 it has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. This is the official website of Ilulissat Icefjord. It will be updated continually with news and relevant information.
19.03.2013 Today The Ilulissat Icefjord Office published an economic study....
18.02.2013 New short film for young people about Ilulissat Icefjord
22.01.2013 Ilulissat Icefjord Office is now based at Kussangajaannguaq 20
12.12.2012 Realdania interested in Ilulissat Icefjord