Skjoldungen Island

Skjoldungen is a large, uninhabited island off the southeast coast of Greenland in the Sermersooq municipality. It is noted for steep, rugged terrain and glaciated peaks.

European charting and exploration of the area occurred during Danish and Greenlandic expeditions; the island has not supported permanent communities in modern times. It has been used intermittently for hunting, scientific study and occasional fieldwork.

Located off Greenland’s southeast coast within Sermersooq municipality, the island sits in the North Atlantic sector adjacent to Greenland’s eastern shoreline and is surrounded by fjord systems and sea ice for much of the year.

• Uninhabited and mountainous: uninhabited and dominated by steep, glaciated mountains and deep fjords, making it primarily of interest to scientific expeditions and experienced wilderness visitors.

Skjoldungen is reached by chartered boat or sea-going charter from southern Greenland ports such as Tasiilaq. Access depends on ice conditions and the season; plan trips in the summer and coordinate with experienced local operators.

• Bring a GPS and a VHF radio if traveling by boat - coastal Greenland is remote and weather can change rapidly.
• Respect local regulations and Inuit hunting grounds; some areas are seasonally restricted.
• Summer (June-August) is the only practical time for small-boat exploration and kayaking.