Uummannaq Arctic Circle Fuel Depot
The only fuel available for hundreds of kilometers in any direction, this depot supplies diesel and gasoline to the 1,300 residents of Uummannaq and visiting researchers. The station operates from a cluster of storage tanks near the harbor, with fuel delivered by tanker ship during the brief ice-free season. Staff speak Danish and basic English, and they’re accustomed to serving expedition vehicles.
Open Monday through Saturday, typically 9AM-5PM but hours vary seasonally. Payment in Danish kroner only – no cards accepted. The depot sometimes runs low on gasoline by late season, but diesel is generally reliable. Access road from the helipad is rocky but manageable for any vehicle with ground clearance.
Northernmost fuel depot in West Greenland
Place Details
| Type | Fuel Station |
|---|---|
| Street address | Uummannaq 3061, Greenland Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Uummannaq, Greenland |
| Miles from pavement | 0.8 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Rocky |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 0 nights |
| Best season | June-September |
| Land manager | Private |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |