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
712
Northeast Greenland
National Park · Northeast Greenland National Park
683
Ikka Fjord
Nature Reserve / Protected Natural Territory · Sermersooq
604
Kangerlussuaq
Nature Reserve · Qeqqata
605
Qinguadalen (Qinnguadalen)
Nature Reserve · Kujalleq
586
Arnangarup Qoorua
Nature Reserve · Qeqqata
557
Austmannadalen
Nature Reserve · Sermersooq
558
Aqajarua, Qaamassoq and Sullorsuaq
Ramsar Site / Wetland of International Importance · Qeqertalik
549
Hochstetter Forland
Ramsar Site / Wetland of International Importance · Northeast Greenland National Park
5310
Kilen
Ramsar Site / Wetland of International Importance · Northeast Greenland National Park
5311
Lyngmarken
Landscape Protection Area · Qeqertalik
5312
Akilia
Nature Reserve · Sermersooq
5213
Melville Bay
Nature Reserve · Avannaata
5114
Kitsissunnguit
Ramsar Site / Wetland of International Importance · Qeqertalik
5015
Kitsissut Avalliit
Ramsar Site / Wetland of International Importance · Kujalleq
49

Category Winners

#1
Northeast GreenlandNortheast Greenland National Park
92#2
Ilulissat IcefjordAvannaata
90#3
Qinguadalen (Qinnguadalen)Kujalleq
76#4
Hochstetter ForlandNortheast Greenland National Park
72#5
KangerlussuaqQeqqata
72

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 Ikka Fjord (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).

Browse all 24 parks in Greenland Global park rankings