Greenland “Iceberg graveyard”, Scoresbysund
Near Røde Ø (Red Island) in Scoresbysund, Greenland, the aptly named “Iceberg Graveyard” is a shallow stretch of water where enormous icebergs become grounded and slowly melt away. The stark white ice, rust-red sandstone cliffs, and calm fjord waters create an otherworldly Arctic landscape.
Photography Tips
For a strong water reflection, get the camera very low, almost at water level, and use a wide-angle lens. Keep the horizon straight and look for calm water to create a clear reflection.
Travel Information
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.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Daytime in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
06:32 - 18:56
| current local time: 19:03
Photo Themes
adventure
arctic
expedition
Fjord
Glacier
Glacier Lagoon
ice
Iceberg
reflection
reflections
Water Reflections
Locations
East Greenland
Scoresbysund
Arctic
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