Ikaite tufa columns in Ikka Fjord

Ikaite columns in Ikka Fjord, Greenland

Almost unique phenomenon – submarine tufa columns created by cold seeps from submarine springs. Columns are formed of ikaite – an unstable mineral that disintegrates in temperatures above 6 – 7 ° C. In total there are more than 600 such columns up to 18 m tall.

Hvalsey Fjord Church

Ruins of Hvalsey Fjord Church - the only remaining early medieval European structure in America, Greenland

Ruins of the oldest original church in the Americas, built in the late 10th century by Vikings. The church was built from enormous stone blocks, some up to 5 tons heavy. Fell in disuse in the 15th century.

Qinngua Valley

Forested valley in Greenland, possibly - Qinngua Valley, Greenland

The only forest in Greenland, with willows and birches several meters high. Valley has more than 300 species of plants. This is a place of unsurpassed beauty, with a clean river and tall, snow-clad mountains around.

Wonders of Greenland

Fjord in the south-eastern part of Greenland

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of North America 🢖 Wonders of Greenland Territory Wonders of Greenland   Highlights Although Greenland is the largest island in the world, its wonders and landmarks are surprisingly little known. The middle part of the island is covered with an ice shield but the extensive, jagged "rims" of the island are very interesting. Here are found unique […]