Aerial view of the Schweizerland Alps in East Greenland, likely near the Sermilik Fjord region. The jagged, snow-covered peaks visible in the foreground are part of the Schweizerland mountain range (also known as the Schweizerland Alps). This is one of the highest and most alpine regions in Greenland, located just west of the town of Tasiilaq. The image shows deep valleys filled with snow and ice, with massive glaciers flowing down from the high peaks towards the fjords. The interplay of sharp ridges (arêtes) and ice-filled basins (cirques) creates a classic, high-alpine landscape that rivals the European Alps in ruggedness but on a much wilder scale. The large body of water visible in the background (center-right) is likely Sermilik Fjord, a major fjord known for being choked with icebergs calved from the Helheim and other glaciers. The water reflects the sunlight, creating a bright contrast against the darker mountains. View from a window of an airplane from Helsinki to Dallas, Greenland
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Fri 17 Oct 2025 17:10:19 - Exposure: 1/1250 sec - Aperture: F/9. - Focal length: 50 mm - ISO 200
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