Waterfalls in Greenland map & data
There are 107 waterfalls mapped in Greenland, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Sermersooq (31), Kujalleq (20) and Avannaata (18). 47% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Qorlortorsuaq, Itillip Qorlortua and Læchen.
Waterfalls by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sermersooq | 31 | 29% |
| Kujalleq | 20 | 19% |
| Avannaata | 18 | 17% |
| Qeqqata | 18 | 17% |
| Qeqertalik | 11 | 10% |
| Northeast Greenland National Park | 2 | 1.9% |
Notable waterfalls in Greenland
- QorlortorsuaqKujalleq
- Itillip Qorlortua
- LæchenNortheast Greenland National Park
- ImersuaqAvannaata
- Atarnup QorlortorsuaSermersooq
- NakkaasoqQeqqata
- Allersuup QorlortorsuaQeqertalik
- Qorlortoq Ilorleq
- PissevacheNortheast Greenland National Park
- Kussinersuup QorlortuaAvannaata
- QortortaajikSermersooq
- Qorlortoq AlleqQeqqata
- FaldkløftenQeqertalik
- Qorlortoq Silarleq
- QorlortoqAvannaata
- QortortoqSermersooq
- Qorlortoq QulleqQeqqata
- Qallersuup QorlortorsuaQeqertalik
- Qorlortua
- Qorlortoq KangilleqAvannaata
- RapidsSermersooq
- Sugarloaf WaterfallQeqqata
- QorlortunnguaqQeqertalik
- Qorlortoq KilleqAvannaata
- SorraatsoqSermersooq
- SiklawafaldetQeqertalik
- QorlortukassakAvannaata
- Taateraarunnerit KuussuatSermersooq
- QorluulasoqAvannaata
- QorluulasupalukAvannaata
What's in this layer
Every waterfall in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Waterfalls and cascades.
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Frequently asked questions
How many waterfalls are there in Greenland?
This layer holds 107 waterfalls in Greenland, the most of them in Sermersooq. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each waterfall?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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