Access

Going to zackenberg or Daneborg 2025? 

For all projects, the deadline for applications to Zackenberg is 15 January 2025

The cargo deadline is February 14, and for ship cargo the deadline is June 13, 2025.

Zackenberg and Daneborg are situated within the National Park in Northeast Greenland and access is therefore regulated in accordance with the legal stipulations issued by The Greenland Government in an Executive Order.

New online application system!

When visiting the Zackenberg Research Station or its branch facility at Daneborg, you must complete the Zackenberg application form online by providing all pertinent information using this link: https://events.au.dk/applicationzackenberg

Please notice that applying for access to Zackenberg or Daneborg presupposes the applicant and co-workers to comply with the regulations and conditions stated in the Zackenberg Site Manual (which you can find in the column to your right).

  •  Please check all documents in the panel to your right, where you can find the most relevant information.  

 

Photo: Henrik Spanggård Munch

To do list - before you apply

Before you apply for money for your project:

  1. Read the Zackenberg Site Manual - there you can find all relevant information.
  2. Check the price list for current prices on services provided by Zackenberg secretariat.
  3. Contact the Zackenberg secretariat in case you have any questions related to the science part of your planned Project.
  4. Contact the Zackenberg secretariat in case you have any questions related to the logistical part of your planned project.

When you have received funding for your project:

  1. Contact the Zackenberg secretariat in case you have any questions related to the logistical part of your planned project
  2. Contact the Zackenberg secretariat in case you have any questions related to the science part of your planned project
  3. Fill out the Zackenberg access application form online. If you have any problems or questions, contact zackenberg@au.dk .

To do list - after you have sent your application

After you have submitted the Zackenberg access application form:

  1. Upon approval, you will receive a permit to go to Zackenberg from the Zackenberg secretariat in mid-March.
  2. You will receive your tickets, including a travel plan and relevant hotel vouchers no later than two weeks before your departure.
  3. Contact the logistics manager in case you have any questions related your travel.

After you return from Zackenberg:

  1. You will receive the invoice relating to your stay at Zackenberg before 1 December.
  2. Contact the logistics manager in case you have any questions related to your invoice.
  3. Remember to keep the Zackenberg secretariat (zackenberg@au.dk) informed about publications coming out of your research at Zackenberg.
  4. Also remember to acknowledge Zackenberg Research Station in the publications coming out of your research at Zackenberg.

Permits and license for research activities

As you are guest at Zackenberg, you will be covered by the Zackenberg expedition permit in the National Park, and you do not need to apply for this. However, if your research will include activities not complying with the National Park regulations, you are required to apply the Government of Greenland for additional permit(s)/dispensation well in advance.

Please see Additional permits required to find relevant information regarding permits from the Government of Greenland, before going to Zackenberg. Additional permissions may be required, for example regarding research on mammals, minerals  or genetic resources etc. It is your own responsibility to ensure that all relevant permits are obtained prior to field work, but please contact the Zackenberg secretariat if in doubt.