Notable cave · Avannaata, Greenland
Qaarusussuaq
Qaarusussuaq is a cave in Avannaata, Greenland.
Qaarusussuaq: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Qaarusussuaq
Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Qaarusussuaq — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 74.48977, -57.50926. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Qaarusussuaq
- Saarlia · river spot · Avannaata · ~11 km · Must-see
- Devil's Thumb · viewpoint · Avannaata · ~20 km · Must-see
- Kiatassuaq · river spot · Avannaata · ~21 km · Must-see
- Kullorsuaq Island · river spot · Avannaata · ~21 km · Must-see
- Inussulissuaq · river spot · Avannaata · ~22 km · Must-see
- Saqqarlersuaq · river spot · Avannaata · ~24 km · Must-see
- Ikermiut Island · river spot · Avannaata · ~29 km · Must-see
- Nunatarsuaq · viewpoint · Avannaata · ~37 km · Must-see
- Nunatakassak · viewpoint · Avannaata · ~41 km · Must-see
- Wandel Land · viewpoint · Avannaata · ~45 km · Must-see
- Illoorfik · river spot · Avannaata · ~47 km · Must-see
- Nunatakavsaup Sermia · viewpoint · Avannaata · ~50 km · Must-see
- Illullip Sermia · viewpoint · Avannaata · ~57 km · Must-see
- Tuttulikassak · viewpoint · Avannaata · ~64 km · Must-see
- Hayes Gletscher · viewpoint · Avannaata · ~66 km · Must-see
- Itissaalik Island · river spot · Avannaata · ~66 km · Must-see
- Cornell Glacier · viewpoint · Avannaata · ~67 km · Must-see
- Sugar Loaf Island · river spot · Avannaata · ~69 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Qaarusussuaq open today?
No visitor has reported the opening status for Qaarusussuaq yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Qaarusussuaq?
Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Qaarusussuaq?
Nearby: Saarlia (river spot, 11 km), Devil's Thumb (viewpoint, 20 km), Kiatassuaq (river spot, 21 km), Kullorsuaq Island (river spot, 21 km), Inussulissuaq (river spot, 22 km), Saqqarlersuaq (river spot, 24 km).
Is Qaarusussuaq worth visiting?
Qaarusussuaq is listed as a notable cave in Greenland on Spotwander.