Greenland Sailing near Bear Islands, Scoresbysund

The Bear Islands in Scoresbysund are a remote cluster of rugged islands surrounded by dramatic mountains, deep fjords, and drifting ice. Their untouched landscape offers a true sense of wilderness, especially when sailing through the calm waters at sunrise or sunset.

Frame the sailing boat next to some icebergs. The scale is sometimes massive and gives you a good impression of how huge this remote place is.

When launching from a moving sailboat, take off into the wind from a clear part of the deck and consider hand-catching when landing. And always keep a close eye on the wind and battery — flying away from a moving boat can quickly eat into your return time, especially in the unpredictable conditions around this fjord system.

Scoresbysund is one of the most remote places you can reach in Greenland. There are no roads or infrastructure here. The area is explored by sailing boat, smaller expedition vessel, kayak or multi-day guided kayak trips, with August to roughly mid-September being the best window to experience it. Just around 500 people coming per year.