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Behind the Scenes of True Detective Season 4
Greenlandic actors and Featured Inuit Culture Have you already watched “True Detective Season 4”? Whether you’re already a fan or…
Greenland was Henrik Kauffmann’s triumph
The agreement was the Greenland Treaty from 1941 and the political rebel was Henrik Kauffmann. A highly dramatic game of…
Modern Greenland
Greenland still appears to have preserved its sense of identity as an indigenous nation with an indigenous people. Get a…
Greenland’s Myths & Legends
The northern lights. Mother of the sea. Qivittoq. Myths played a vital part in the daily life of Greenlanders.
300 Years: Hans Egede’s Mission and Legacy in Greenland
The year 2021 marks the 300th anniversary of Hans Egede’s arrival in Greenland to Christianise and colonise the island. His influence…
Knud Rasmussen
The Greenlandic anthropologist Knud Rasmussen, together with his two crew mates, a woman called Arnarulunguak and a young man called…
Leif Eriksson
Leif Eriksson made amazing discoveries and was the first European to reach North America – nearly 500 years before Columbus.
Arctic Wildlife
Polar bears, humpback whales, musk oxen, walruses, reindeer and white-tailed eagles are just some of the many animals you can…
Fish
Greenland’s waters are known to contain more than 250 species of fish, and the figure is probably somewhat larger, as…
Sarfaq Ittuk: Coastal Ferry in Greenland All you need to know
Meet locals and watch the Greenland coastline change from green hills to steep granite peaks on board Sarfaq Ittuk, the…
Birds
There are excellent chances to see many kinds of birds in Greenland, especially if you have good binoculars at hand….
Seals
There are six species of seal in Greenland. Some walruses are related to seals but belong to their own family…
Insects and spiders
The Greenlandic insect fauna is relatively few in species. Only about 1200 species of insects, spiders (Arachnids) and other small…
Erik the Red
Erik the Red gave Greenland its name over 1,000 years ago and ushered in the country’s Viking era.
Land Mammals
There are nine land mammals in Greenland, which is not many for such an enormous country as Greenland, but it…
Whales
In the sea around Greenland, there are as many as 16 species of whales – from the smaller narwhal, beluga…
Greenland’s Glaciers Under a Changing Climate
A scientific perspective of what makes these glaciers special and how they are changing
Films about Greenland
Early in the history of film media, Greenlanders were eager to watch films. Read a short excerpt on film history…
Have some Greenland in Copenhagen
When flying to Greenland, most travelers will choose to fly from Copenhagen. If you wish to combine your stopover in…
Greenland Vs. Iceland: The Arctic Travel Battle
10 basic differences between Greenland and Iceland you should know before booking your vacation.
15 Unique places you can overnight in Greenland
Sleep in a glass, beach, snow igloo or stay in huts overlooking calving glaciers – the choice is yours!
Know the story of Greenlandic women
Greenlandic women have always played a decisive role in society, and we will highlight them in celebration of International Women’s…
New Flight Schedule Makes Greenland More Accessible
Big changes for Greenland tourism: Nuuk’s new international airport opens Nov 28, 2024, with two more until 2026. Nuuk’s New…
Qaanaaq: Winter Vs. Summer
The northernmost town in Greenland is surreal but full of life, all year round.
Geotourism: Get up close and personal with Greenland
New, local geotourism experiences allow you to experience Greenland’s geology for yourself.
Editor’s guide: how to spend 4 days in East Greenland
How a few days in East Greenland turned into an adventure of a lifetime
Discover the raw beauty of Tasermiut fjord in winter
Unlike other places in Greenland, South Greenland is mainly known for its green scenes, agriculture and sheep farming. But what…
On holiday among South Greenland’s sheep farmers
The water around the kayak sparkles and crackles from compressed oxygen, which is slowly released from the floating ice. There…
10 Facts about Greenland that You Might Not Know
Nellie Huang gives a crash course in Greenland culture and history.
The 13 Best Viewpoints in Ilulissat
The spectacular Ilulissat icefjord finishes just behind town and spills out natural sculptures of ice into the bay around Ilulissat.
The Big Arctic Five – Five core things to do in Greenland
Greenland is one of the world’s great adventure destinations, and the Big Arctic Five highlights five core Arctic attractions with…
Tunniit: A guide to Inuit Tattoos in Greenland
Tunniit, or what some know as Inuit tattoos, have had a revival in recent years, with many young people, among…
9 Top Tips for Visiting Greenland with Kids
Are you considering a family trip to Greenland, but are not sure what to expect? Wondering if it’s easy to…
9 tips for your East Greenlandic adventure
a personal experience guide for making your journey unforgettable
8 Things You Can Only Find in Greenland and Nowhere Else
Here is a list of things that you can find ONLY in Greenland and nowhere else in the world.
8 summer activities you can do yourself in Greenland!
Those visiting Greenland in the winter will expect to experience the country in its white snowy coat! But even though…
5 Reasons It’s Worth It To Visit The Most Isolated Town In Greenland
I was fortunate enough to be the 13th person in 2017 to visit Ittoqqortoormiit in East Greenland. Known as the…
13 ghost towns in Greenland
Explore 13 ghost towns in Greenland – find out why they’ve been abandoned and how you can experience them yourself.
A journey into East Greenland – iceberg, glaciers, and local life
We just heard that the boat could leave the docks because the waves were calm enough to start the journey….
Finding Freedom of Dogsledding
A pack of racing sled dogs speeds down the hill by command of their master. Suddenly, the driver shouts a…
The midnight sun in Greenland
See the warm and magical light of the midnight sun north of the Arctic Circle, which makes it possible to…
Enjoy 360° Greenland from your couch
Explore Greenland from the safe distance of your couch with our own 360° videos!
Extreme E – electric racing comes to Greenland! Join the adventure!
On 28-29 August 2021, Greenland is proud to be hosting Extreme E, a new international electric off-road racing series competing in…
Discover Siorapaluk: Greenland’s northernmost settlement and the traditional delicacy Kiviaq
Experience Siorapaluk, Greenland’s northernmost settlement. Witness Kiviaq-making and savor a North Greenlandic delicacy.
Football in Greenland
Didn’t think Greenland was a proud football playing nation? Think again. Our lack of grass does not stop Greenlanders’ love…
Beautiful hike in Ittoqqortoormiit in East Greenland
A hike to the abandoned village of Uunarteq (Cape Tobin) offers incomparably beautiful Arctic nature, challenging terrain and close encounters…
Discovering the Ancient: East Greenland’s Ultimate Ice Cave Expedition
Nicco, my guide from Nunatak Adventures, gestured toward a landscape that resembled a standard glacier on Kulusuk Island in East…
Top 9 restaurants in Greenland you shouldn’t miss
Here are the top 9 gastronomical experiences in Greenland that involve fresh Greenlandic produce and/or traditional Greenlandic food.
Midnight sun in Greenland
The sun is one of the most ordinary elements in life, rising and setting every day to create day and…
Let’s go to Thule – The end of the World
I get a traveling-to-the-end-of-the-world feeling when staring through the window of the Air Greenland aircraft flying from Upernavik to Qaanaaq….
The 13 Best Viewpoints in Sisimiut
As the second largest city in Greenland, Sisimiut has a lot of options to experience all year round. You can…
Here comes the sun – Greeting the sun in Greenland
The beginning of the year is a special time all around Greenland, but particularly above the Arctic Circle.