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  • Flying high on a snowmobile near Sisimiut in Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihl.

Winter street culture with a Greenlandic twist

Sisimiut is the home of the Greenlandic winter version of street culture complete with fashion statements, aerial tricks, and local heroes.

Sisimiut is known for its thriving youth culture and street sports, and when BMX bikes, skateboards, and wakeboards have been stowed away for the arrival of 8 months of winter groups of young people take to the backcountry for the next rush of adrenaline.

Mix up the adventure with a dogsledding trip in the backcountry around Sisimiut.

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Arctic Hiking and Expeditions: Winter Skiing in Kulusuk

Arctic Hiking and Expeditions

Winter Skiing in Kulusuk

Kulusuk Island makes a perfect terrain for cross-country skiing, with its mountains and hills and beautiful coastline.

FROM €1,990
Greenland Travel: Winter adventure! Vacation in a snowy paradise

Greenland Travel

Winter adventure! Vacation in a snowy paradise

Sail on Ilulissat Ice Fjord and see the icebergs. Go dogsledding. See northern lights. Walk the Ice Cap. Go explore! Greenland is waiting

FROM €2,095
Greenland Tours – Frozen West

Greenland Tours

Frozen West

5 days exploring Disko Bay in winter incl. visit to the Greenland Ice Cap

FROM €1,335
Greenland by Topas – Dog Sledding, Igloo Lodge and Northern Lights in Ilulissat

Greenland by Topas

Dog Sledding and Northern Lights in Ilulissat

Sled dogs are in their element under the frosty sky, crackling snow and fluttering Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) of the Greenlandic winter. Overnight stay in Igloo Lodge.

FROM €2,812
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With more than 600 snowmobiles and a massive backcountry with big snows and plenty of challenges for everyone, Sisimiut is the home of the Greenlandic winter version of street culture complete with fashion statements, aerial tricks, and local heroes.

Join Krister, Deo, Maannguaq, Niels and their crew of snowmobilers for some high flying fun in Sisimiut, or check out the Sirius Greenland snowmobile bus for a more family friendly backcountry experience in Sisimiut.

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