Isfjorden

Isfjorden is the largest fjord on the archipelago’s west coast, stretching 105 km in length and 12 km wide at its mouth, followed by an extensive network of branches leading to smaller fjords. At the far end of the fjord, the east coast lies just a few dozen kilometres away.

Summer here offers a varied experience of striking landscapes, wildlife, historical cultural remains and, above all, a sense of peace and stillness within an untouched natural setting. A journey through these Arctic landscapes is best taken slowly, with enough time to fully absorb these singular sensations.

Isfjorden is rich in striking glacier fronts, bird cliffs and Arctic wildlife. The Gulf Stream keeps the fjord largely ice-free for much of the year, although the same current can at times carry large amounts of drift ice into the fjord. Millions of years of geological history are visible here, and more than 400 centuries of human presence have left their mark on the landscape.