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In 2003, Ilulissat Icefjord was protected by the Greenland Home Rule Government -
In 2025 we counted 36.000 people walking towards Sermermiut -
In 2004 the Icefjord was accepted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO -
The Sermermiut cultural Site and all graves are protected by greenlandic law
Icefjord
Greenland
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In 2003, Ilulissat Icefjord was protected by the Greenland Home Rule Government
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In 2025 we counted 36.000 people walking towards Sermermiut
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In 2004 the Icefjord was accepted as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
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The Sermermiut cultural Site and all graves are protected by greenlandic law
WELCOME TO ILULISSAT ICEFJORD
Ilulissat Icefjord is designated as a protected area of outstanding beauty. Since 2004 it has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. This is the official website of Ilulissat Icefjord. It will be updated continually with news and relevant information.
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People Counters10. February 2025To improve the management of the UNESCO World Heritage area in Ilulissat, we have now installed four people counters to monitor visitors’ movement patterns. These counters are strategically placed at:
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Introduction of Site Fee10. February 2025Starting in June 2025, Avannaata Municipality will introduce a fee of 10 euros per visitor for access to the land area between Ilulissat town and the Icefjord, including the trail system with the yellow, red, and blue routes.
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Audio Guide5. December 2023The Ilulissat UNESCO Audio Guide is now available. You can listen to a variety of information on the cultural history and natural surroundings of this unique area.
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Movie about the Icefjord and the listing as World Heritage Site24. November 2022Watch this film and understand why Ilulissat Kangia is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Hear also about UNESCO's history and worldwide work in many areas. Also hear about how we all can contribute to preserve this unique world heritage area, so our children and grandchildren will be able to experience this fantastic area for several generations to come.
Kangia is the heritage of all of us - world heritage.