Why go
- Settlement in Greenland, Kingdom of Denmark.
- Served by Kulusuk Airport (KUS).
History
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. In the Kalaallisut language, the name of the village means "Chest of a Black Guillemot".
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Air Greenland GL (DH8, BH2) · 4 routes: AGM, Godthaab, Neerlerit Inaat, Sondrestrom
- Air Iceland NY (DH8) · 1 route: Reykjavik
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kulusuk Airport (KUS); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KUS has direct flights to 5 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. AGM, Godthaab, Neerlerit Inaat, Reykjavik, Sondrestrom). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Ferry, 4 km); routes include Ferry Tasiilaq - Kulusuk, Maritime transport Tiniteqilaaq - Kulusuk, Boat to (on request).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kulusuk, Greenland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.