Teufelkap

Teufelkap, meaning "Devil Cape", is a headland in King Frederick VIII Land, Northeast Greenland. Administratively it is part of the Northeast Greenland National Park.
Its cliffs are a home for seabird colonies.

History

Teufelkap was named in 1870 by Carl Koldewey. The steep headland with a dark red hue looked frightening in the fog when it was first seen by members of the Second [German North Polar Expedition] in March 1870. Later visitors of the area confirmed that the name chosen by the German explorers was suitable to refer to the sinister-looking headland.

Geography

Teufelkap is located in Dove Bay at the eastern end of Djævleøen. It is a conspicuous landmark. The entrance of the A. Stelling Sound lies to the SW around the cape.