Bluie East Two
Ikateq
A surprisingly beautiful abandoned World War II military base in East Greenland.

πŸ“œ Abandoned US Army Air Corps base from World War II.
πŸ” Operational from 1942 to 1947, now a historical site with remnants.

Why Go

🏞️ Spectacular scenery with mountains, glaciers, and fjords
🚢 Explore thousands of empty fuel drums, twisted metal, and rusted vehicles
🧐 Unique journey through history, understanding WWII significance
πŸ‹ See whales and glacier calving during the journey

Why Avoid

πŸ—ΊοΈ Remote location requires flight from Iceland and two boat rides
⏳ Cleanup of 200,000 oil drums is ongoing and takes years

Tips

πŸ›₯️ Access via boat rides from Tasiilaq, after landing in Kulusuk.
β˜€οΈ Visit during summer months for cleanup operations and travel.

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