The most beautiful places in East Greenland from a photographer's perspective

East Greenland is a region not many travelers have visited. I am completely in awe by the diversity and beauty of its landscapes; especially from a photographer’s perspective. From the endless glaciers to intricate river patterns, the rugged mountain peaks and the towering icebergs. East Greenland is a great location to embark on a photography adventure and I am about to take you on this journey by showing you some of the places I’m in love with.

Flower Valley

Even though the flowers are all gone in autumn, the colorful varieties of moss, combined with a picturesque and almost fairytale-like landscape, make for a beautiful backdrop for landscape photos. A bit further in the valley, there is a beautiful waterfall hidden away.

Knud Rasmussen glacier

Located a couple of hours North East of Tasiilaq, the Knud Rasmussen glacier is a very large body of ice directly ending into the fjord. The frond end of the glacier rises more than 80 meters above the water level, which is an impressive sight to witness and to photograph.

In front of Knud Rasmussen glacier

Endless ice on Knud Rasmussen glacier

Tasiilaq

By day and during the night – both in summer and in winter – this main city of East Greenland offers plenty of photographic opportunities. The colorful houses, the bay with the harbor and many interesting objects like the evergreen soccer field and the weather station.

Ikateq army base

Ikateq Army Base, located in East Greenland, was a U.S. military airfield established during World War II as part of the Bluie East project. Known as Bluie East Two, it served as a crucial weather and refueling station for transatlantic flights and military operations in the Arctic. After the war, the base was abandoned, leaving behind rusting fuel drums, vehicles, and buildings, which still stand as eerie remnants of its wartime past amidst Greenland’s remote, rugged landscape.

Old army truck in Ikateq army base

Empty oil barrels in Ikateq army base

Overlooking the Ikateq Sound

Fresh snowfall on the mountains near Ikateq

Surroundings of Tasiilaq

Just like the Flower Valley there are countless interesting places surrounding Tasiilaq. A large fresh water basin offers great reflective views and the lookout point on the northern side of town shows the ruggedness of East Greenland – just over one kilometer away from the city center.

The secret river braids

Almost impossible to see from the ground, but once you’re up in the air, you are treated with the most stunning sights of meltwater flowing down through the valley towards the fjord. Be ready for endless colors and patterns.

River braids

Meltwater streaming down from the glacier

Visiting East Greenland for a
photography adventure

All of the photos shown in this journal were taken during autumn. This time of year, the colors of the terrain transform into a vibrant combination of yellow, red, and orange. Additionally, the first snow may cover the mountains, and the northern lights might decide to make an appearance. What’s not to love about this season?

If you’re ready for a photography adventure and want to visit the places I’ve shown you, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to help you plan! Alternatively, you’re more than welcome to join the next East Greenland photography expedition.