Upernivik Island Island

Address: Upernivik Island (Qeqertaq Upernivik), Avannaata, Greenland

Upernivik Island is an island in northwestern Greenland within the Avannaata administrative region. It lies in the waters of Baffin Bay off Greenland’s northwest coast.

The island is part of the complex Arctic island and fjord landscape characteristic of the region, with rocky coasts and Arctic climate conditions. There are no developed tourist facilities on the island.

Like much of Greenland’s coastal islands, Upernivik has an Arctic environment shaped by glacial and marine processes and supports typical high-latitude flora and fauna. It falls under Greenland’s municipal administration.

The island sits off the northwestern coast of Greenland in Baffin Bay at high Arctic latitudes, well north of the Arctic Circle and distant from Greenland’s larger towns.

Upernivik is reached by specialized Arctic expedition vessels or by air to regional hubs in Greenland followed by boat transfer; such travel should be arranged through experienced polar operators.

• If planning an expedition, bring Arctic survival gear and accurate charts-Upernivik is deep in Arctic conditions.
• Wildlife observation is best from a distance-respect polar bear territory and other protected species.
• Travel requires careful logistic planning with experienced Arctic operators.