Eastern Greenland
The East Coast of Greenland is not as densely inhabited as the West, and is thus more of an "off the beaten track" destination than the west.Photo: Hgrobe, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Ittoqqortoormiit and Tasiilaq.
Ittoqqortoormiit
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Ittoqqortoormiit is a settlement in eastern Greenland known for its remoteness and its proximity to the Northeast Greenland National Park.
Tasiilaq
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Ammassalikk, or Tasiilaq, is in the centre of the east coast of Greenland. It is a village with a harbour surrounded by high mountains.
Kulusuk
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kulusuk, formerly Kap Dan, is a settlement in the Sermersooq municipality in southeastern Greenland, located on an island of the same name. The settlement has a population of 241, including many Danes choosing to live there due to the airport.
Eastern Greenland
- Type: region
- Location: Greenland, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude of center
70.7° or 70° 42′ northLongitude of center
-36.5° or 36° 30′ westWikidata ID
Q14205239
This page is based on Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikivoyage.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Eastern Greenland from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From French to Venetian—“Eastern Greenland” goes by many names.
- French: “Groenland oriental”
- German: “Ostgrönland”
- Italian: “Groenlandia orientale”
- Venetian: “Groenlàndia orientałe”
Greenland: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Nuuk, Ilulissat, Northeast Greenland National Park, and Sisimiut.
Explore These Curated Destinations
Discover places selected for their distinct character and enduring appeal.