North Greenland

North Greenland is the land of the midnight sun and dog sledding. A cornucopia of arctic experiences with giant icebergs and the Ilulissat Icefjord, honoured with a place on the esteemed list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Why North Greenland

From the Ilulissat icefjord in central West Greenland to the polar extremes of the far north, the scale of Destination North Greenland is hard to fathom. Along a coastline stretching thousands of miles lie small communities based on hunting and fishing, in a land ruled by the polar night in winter and the summer’s midnight sun.

The Ilulissat Icefjord is known for diversity in landscapes and wildlife, high-quality hotels, and culinary experiences. As a concentrated slice of Greenland, you will meet massive icebergs from one of the world’s fastest flowing glaciers.

Further north, the Uummannaq archipelago and kayaking adventures in Upernavik open up a remote world of experiences culminating at the top of Greenland in the small town of Qaanaaq, where subsistence hunting is a way of life.

Explore Destinations in North Greenland

Ilimanaq

Set amidst a small fishing settlement, a gourmet restaurant and luxury lodge accommodation lie just across the Ilulissat Icefjord in Ilimanaq.

Ilulissat

Ilulissat is home to the UNESCO listed Ilulissat Icefjord, where whale blows or sled dog paws echo off icebergs larger than your imagination.

Oqaatsut

Relax in the embrace of daily life with icebergs and whales as your neighbours in the small Greenlandic fishing settlement of Oqaatsut, just north of Ilulissat.

Qaanaaq

Rare marine animals and strong Inuit traditions thrive in Qaanaaq – the northernmost town in Greenland.

Siorapaluk

Experience a small, close-knit community who rely on each other and a bounty of arctic wildlife to flourish in Siorapaluk – Greenland’s northernmost settlement.

Upernavik

Upernavik is set amidst a labyrinth of small islands that is home to traditional settlements, enormous icebergs, millions of birds, and the elusive narwhal.

Uummannaq

A chorus of Greenlandic sled dogs at the base of the heart-shaped mountain calls you to adventure amidst the enormous icebergs of the Uummannaq Fjord.

Other Regions

Destination Arctic Circle

Destination Arctic Circle is the land of adventure. The combination of raw nature and cultural traditions brings you to the heart of modern Greenland.

Disko Bay

Why Disko Bay? From the strange volcanic rocks along the hiking trails on Qeqertarsuaq and the island’s summer dog sledding on the Lyngmark Glacier, to the many whales and birds in the bay, Disko bay…

East Greenland

East Greenland is an isolated yet very special place. The language is different and the culture is deeply rooted in myths and legends, which is expressed in their much-coveted handicrafts.

South Greenland

South Greenland lives up to its name as it is truly a green land. Agriculture thrives here with many farms and luxuriant vegetables, in contrast to a barren ice world that covers much of Greenland.

The Capital Region

Greenland’s Capital Region combines the urban vibes and city breaks of Nuuk with grand fjord experiences and small town escapes.

The National Park

Covering an area of 972,000 square kilometres, Greenland’s National Park is the world’s largest – with approx. 40 inhabitants and unspoiled, pristine wilderness and unique Arctic wildlife.