[1] It is named after Swiss geologist and glacial phenomena expert Albert Heim (1849–1937).

The Heim Glacier originates in the Eastern side of the Greenland Ice Sheet.

It flows roughly southeastward about 6 km (3.7 mi) to the north of the Bruckner Glacier.

[2] It has its terminus in the eastern side of the head of Johan Petersen Fjord separated by nunataks from the terminus of the Bruckner Glacier to the east.

[3] Together the Heim and Bruckner glaciers discharge icebergs into the inner part of the fjord.