Best National Parks in Greenland

Top-rated parks based on 24 park ratings across 10 categories. Greenland's parks score highest in Tranquility (82/100).

24 Total Parks
24 Rated
Avg Score: 53/100
Ilulissat Icefjord
#171/100

Ilulissat Icefjord

UNESCO World Heritage Site / Protected Area · Avannaata

UNESCO World Heritage Site (2004). Protected under Greenland Home Rule Government Order No. 10 of 15 June 2007. Sea mouth of Sermeq Kujalleq glacier,

Top 15 Parks in Greenland

1
Ilulissat Icefjord
UNESCO World Heritage Site / Protected Area · Avannaata
71
2
Northeast Greenland
National Park · Northeast Greenland National Park
68
3
Kangerlussuaq
Nature Reserve · Qeqqata
60
4
Ikka Fjord
Nature Reserve / Protected Natural Territory · Sermersooq
60
5
Qinguadalen (Qinnguadalen)
Nature Reserve · Kujalleq
58
6
Arnangarup Qoorua
Nature Reserve · Qeqqata
55
7
Austmannadalen
Nature Reserve · Sermersooq
55
8
Aqajarua, Qaamassoq and Sullorsuaq
Ramsar Site / Wetland of International Importance · Qeqertalik
54
9
Kilen
Ramsar Site / Wetland of International Importance · Northeast Greenland National Park
53
10
Lyngmarken
Landscape Protection Area · Qeqertalik
53
11
Hochstetter Forland
Ramsar Site / Wetland of International Importance · Northeast Greenland National Park
53
12
Akilia
Nature Reserve · Sermersooq
52
13
Melville Bay
Nature Reserve · Avannaata
51
14
Kitsissunnguit
Ramsar Site / Wetland of International Importance · Qeqertalik
50
15
Maniitsoq
Nature Reserve · Qeqqata
49

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Greenland?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Ilulissat Icefjord is the highest-rated park in Greenland with a score of 71/100. It is followed by Northeast Greenland (68/100) and Kangerlussuaq (60/100).

How many national parks does Greenland have?

Greenland has 24 protected areas in our database, of which 24 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Greenland's parks best known for?

Parks in Greenland score highest in Tranquility with an average score of 82/100. The top park for tranquility is Northeast Greenland (99/100).

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