If you are interested in staying in an igloo (because that’s how the Inuit used to winter), Hotel Arctic in Ilulissat offers a more comfortable, less icy version of the round living quarters.
You won’t be encaved in snow and ice, although you will sleep near the water’s edge overlooking the impressive iceberg-filled Disko Bay. You can book a two-person cabin between May and October.
The Arctic Circle Trail is a 160 kilometre long hike, ski or bike in the backcountry between Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq.
You can either choose to sleep in wild nature in your own tent, or there are huts along the way where you can find refuge, especially when there is brisk weather. The huts are available for free and can be used on a first-come-first-served basis.
Possibly Greenland’s most famous calving glacier, Eqip Sermia is a good 80 kilometres sailing trip from the town of Ilulissat. Sleep at the Glacier Lodge Eqi, situated near the glacier and 100 metres above sea level. Most lodges offer panoramic views of the glacier calving.
The solar-powered ‘Comfort lodges’ offer basics such as a bathroom and floor heating – pretty luxurious when you consider how deep in nature you actually are!
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Known for its comparatively green pastures, sheep farms, stone houses and Norse heritage, Igaliku is a charming village in southern Greenland. By any terms remote, the community has a steady population of just under 30 residents.
You can try the slow-paced life here while exploring and hiking in these idyllic surroundings. At the end of the day, find respite in the the cosy wooden cabins of Igaliku Country Hotel.
What better way to experience raw Greenland nature than tenting in Kangerlussuaq backcountry on ice? Camp Ice Cap is a unique experience where you will wake up to the view of the Greenland Ice Sheet, with nobody else around you except for your companions.
Go for a hike with crampons on ice the following day with the guidance of an experienced tour guide.
For those with strong sea legs and a thirst to travel ‘the original way’, you’ll probably be drawn to Sarfaq Ittuk.
The sturdy coastal ferry of Greenland is a primary mode of transportation in between the communities of southerly Qaqortoq to northerly Ilulissat.
If you feel like socialising with other passengers, choose the open sleeping berth, called a couchette, or for more comfort and privacy in between whale- and ice-watching time, select the private cabin option.
Inuk Hostels is still one of Nuuk’s best-kept secrets (you can’t find much information about it on TripAdvisor)! Although the city center is only a 10 minute bus ride away, you will feel like you’ve stumbled into an untouched piece of paradise set upon raw cliffs and stunning fjord views.
The cottages themselves are inspired by traditional Greenlandic turf huts, just with homely touches of sheep furs and seal skins.
