#Food & Drinks

About Greenland

Festivals - The marching band of Nuuk in Greenland at the National Day parade on June 21

Greenland Festival and Events Calendar

Festivals in Greenland is a big deal for greenlanders. Especially Christmas, New Years Eve and the National Day of Greenland.
Cooking greenlandic food on open fire in Narsaq in South Greenland

A Taste of Greenland

Greenlandic food and gastronomy is all about fresh, natural organic meat from the sea, land and air - see the tv series A Taste Of Greenland

Destinations

Nuuk is Greenlands capital and the signature mountain Sermitsiaq always stands large and visible in the background

Nuuk

The heart of a nation. Greenland’s largest city and capital is fueled on fresh air, strong coffee and diverse personalities.

Articles

Photo by Elia Locardi - Visit Greenland

Colourful Nuuk: The city break with a difference

Here are our 7 reasons that Nuuk is a city break with a difference
Ski touring skiers in heavy snowfall in Kuummiut in East Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihl

7 things to do in bad weather in Greenland

It’s no secret that Greenland is not really a sun, sea and sand destination. Although we do have all three of those things (most of the time!), people don’t come to sunbathe.
Guide cooking backcountry dinner over an open fire near the Arctic Circle. By Raven Eye Photography

Greenland in your kitchen: Lamb soup

The Greenlandic diet is largely based on meat due to the limitations of growing vegetables in the polar climate.
A glacier hiker on the Greenland Ice Sheet kicking up ice on a sunny day near Kangerlussuaq. Photo by Mads Pihl - Visit Greenland.

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.
Locals and tourists toasting at a christmas dinner in Nuuk in Greenland. Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson

Happy Advent Sunday

On the first Advent Sunday, the orange Christmas stars are lit up on every single window while green northern lights dance in the sky. One of the cosiest times of the year in Greenland begins.
Restaurant Nasaasaaq 2. Photo by Hotel Sisimiut

Top 9 gastronomical experiences in Greenland

Here is a Top 9 gastronomical experiences in Greenland that involves fresh Greenlandic produce and/or traditional Greenlandic food.

Local Providers

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Hotel Arctic

The only hotel in Greenland with a 5-star conference centre. There are igloo hotel and Aurora cabin as well.
Kayakers from PGI Greenland in front of Restaurant H8 in Oqaatsut in Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihl

Restaurant H8 Explorer

The restaurant in Disko Bay is a historical site with 120-year-old buildings that have been welcoming tourists for over 20 years.
Three kayakers in front of glacier. Photo - Glenn Mattsing, Visit Greenland

Travel By Heart - Greenland

Let me plan your itinerary in Greenland (flights, sailing, accommodation, hiking, you name it). I’ll guarantee you excellent service and quick replies.
Two friends having fun at Café Thorhildur Photo by Magnus B Trolle - Visit Greenland

Café Thorhildur

We are very close to the harbour. Come by and buy some coffee, Greenlandic tea, hot chocolate, and enjoy it with a piece of homemade cake.
Women enjoying the view in Igaliku café Magnus B Trolle - Visit Greenland

Igaliku Café

The café treats guests to cooked meals, coffee, tea and other refreshments in a setting that has played a key role in the country’s history.
Photo by Hotel Nattoralik bed & breakfast

Hotel Nattoralik B&B & Restaurant Nanoq

Nattoralik Bed and Breakfast in Aasiaat is centrally located with good views all year round of the archipelago, harbour, and town.
Roklubben. Photo by Filip Gielda - Visit Greenland

Restaurant Roklubben

Located on Lake Ferguson, 5 kilometers from Kangerlussuaq, the menu highlights seasonal Greenlandic cuisine.
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Albatros Arctic Circle - Ilulissat

You will find everything you need for an unforgettable time in Ilulissat! We have daily adventures both during summer and winter.
Couple & View over Nuuk fjord. Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson - Visit Greenland

Inuk Hostels

Located a stone’s throw from the sea with a magnificent view of the Nuuk fjord, and within a reasonable walking distance to downtown Nuuk.
Bed room. Photo by Hotel Hvide Falk

Hotel Hvide Falk

Hotel Hvide Falk is situated in the middle of Ilulissat, and offers 40 rooms and an annex with 4 double rooms and 9 apartments.

Restaurant Icefiord

Hotel Icefiord has one of the best restaurants in Greenland. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere while taking in the beautiful view over the Icefiord.
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Café de Upernavik

Bed & Breakfast in Upernavik: Lovely rooms for overnight guests incl. wifi and breakfast. Experience Greenland on our guided sea kayak tours!
The harbour in Uummannaq in Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihl - Visit Greenland

Cafémma

In Uummannaq, North Greenland, this cozy waterfront café offers great food, excellent service, and comfortable accommodations.
Glassdoor going into Brasserie Ulo at Hotel Arctic that has a Greenlandic Gourmet kitchen. Photo by Hotel Arctic

Brasserie Ulo

Our gourmet kitchen, ranked among the best in Greenland, features top chefs using premium local and international ingredients.
Photo by Unnuisarfik. Photo by Magnus Biilmann Trolle

Unnuisarfik / Hostel

We have good-sized rooms with free internet and smart TV. Great location with a good view and very close to the café and shopping center.

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Romantic Moment in Sarfalik, Nuuk. Photo - Rebecca Gustafsson , Visit Greenland

Christmas stories from Greenland that will make you warmer

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, we wish you a cosy Christmas with your loved ones. Here we invite you to discover how we celebrate a white Christmas under the northern lights in Greenland.
Arctic poppies on a hill in Qaqortoq. Photo - Aningaaq R. Carlsen, Visit Greenland

Greenland's Flora

Greenland’s flora ranges widely – from lush thickets and beautiful flower meadows to sparse vegetation on rocks and steppes.

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