Cape Farewell, Greenland

Cape Farewell marks the southernmost headland of Greenland, located in the Kujalleq municipality. It is a remote, rugged promontory known as a navigational landmark and for its exposure to North Atlantic weather and currents.

The cape is characterised by steep rocky cliffs and a largely uninhabited shoreline; visitors (mostly on expedition cruises) come to view dramatic coastal scenery and icebergs that drift into the area. There are no visitor facilities and landings are limited to suitable weather windows.

The headland has served mariners and explorers as a charted point for centuries but contains no permanent settlements. It functions primarily as a natural landmark rather than a built site.

Geographically it occupies the extreme south of Greenland, facing the North Atlantic and the Labrador Sea, and lies within the sparsely populated Kujalleq region. Nearby inhabited settlements are sparse and the area is reached from coastal towns by sea or air.

• Access: Accessible only by boat or helicopter; sea conditions and ice can make approach hazardous outside the brief Arctic summer.
• Sea conditions: Exposed headland facing the North Atlantic with frequent fog, strong currents and frequent sightings of drifting icebergs around spring and summer.