What are the most spectacular roads in Greenland?

Greenland, the world's largest island, is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, located in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Geographically, it is part of the North American continent. The land area of Greenland is approximately 2,166,086 square kilometers, 79% of which is covered by the Greenland Ice Sheet.

Due to its vast ice sheet, extensive fjords, and rugged, mountainous terrain, Greenland has a unique and highly limited road network. There are no inter-settlement roads connecting towns and villages. The total length of roads across the entire country is estimated to be around 150 kilometers (approximately 93 miles), with only about 60 kilometers (37 miles) of these being paved. These roads exist exclusively within the boundaries of individual settlements, providing local transportation.

Notable road segments include the internal networks of the capital, Nuuk, and other major towns such as Sisimiut and Ilulissat. Greenland's only paved inter-settlement road is a 4.5 km (2.8 mi) stretch in the southwestern part of the country, connecting Ivittuut (an abandoned mining town) to Kangilinnguit (a former naval base location). This road is often impassable in winter due to snow. Additionally, a unique 4x4 track, approximately 170 kilometers (106 miles) long, connects Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq, built for off-road vehicles. Traditional and primary modes of inter-settlement transport are by air (flights) and sea (ferries and boats).

Drivers must be aware of the Arctic climate, which features long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Conditions can change rapidly, with snow, ice, and strong winds frequently affecting road usability within the settlements.