Archive for: North Greenland

4 days in Disko Bay incl. hiking and kayaking

Visit the fantastic UNESCO World Heritage Ilulissat Icefjord on a 4 or 5 day trip. Admire massive icebergs in Disco Bay. Dates: June to Sep.

Get an experience of a lifetime! See Disco Bay in all its glory. Go explore! See whales, calving glaciers, majestic icebergs and much more

8 days exploring Disko Bay incl. Disko Island and visit to the Greenland Ice Cap

5 days of sailing, hiking and optional dogsledding in Disko Island.

15-day trip with incredible contrasts. Nature, villages and towns. Hiking, green mountains, turquoise icebergs, flower valleys, and ice-cold glaciers.

Uummannaq Seasafaris offers a number of tours in and around Uummannaq, the beautiful town of hearts.

Arctic Umiaq Line is passenger and freight shipping company also known as AUL. The company runs the ferry Sarfaq Ittuk on Greenland's west coast.

Gina's Guesthouse is a cosy, newly refurbished accommodation in a quiet setting at the heart of Upernavik.

Nattoralik Bed and Breakfast in Aasiaat is centrally located with good views all year round of the archipelago, harbour, and town.

Avani in Uummannaq provide private accommodation in one of four fully furnished homes with amazing views.

Ilulissat Art Museum is housed in the former residence of the colony Manager, designed by the famous architect Helge B. Møller and erected in 1923.

Qaanaaq Accommodation is the northernmost accommodation in Greenland.

In Upernavik's old quarter you'll find the world's northernmost open-air museum.

At the Restaurant Nanoq you can enjoy a delicious meal in relaxing surroundings with a delightful fireplace and spectacular views over the town and archipelago.

Hotel Icefiord have one of the best restaurants in Greenland. You can experience the cozy atmosphere while looking at the most beautiful view over the Icefiord.

Albatros Arctic Circle is a locally based company which organises trips to Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut.

Hostel accommodation in Aasiaat offering double rooms and single rooms with shared facilities, as well as kayak rental.

With Siku Tours you will not only discover areas rich in wildlife, but will also be able to fish, cook in the wild and get to know more about the Greenlandic lifestyle.

Greenland Escape offer high level service to the demanding traveler in Greenland. The perfect partner for travel agents, organizations, VIPs, yachts, cruise ships and executives coming to Greenland.

Guide to Greenland is the largest market place in the Greenlandic travel industry. Gathering small and big local operators all in one place. Guide to Greenland team helps travellers to easily find and book their adventures in all of Greenland. Select your favourite activity and destination and let Guide to Greenland inspire you!

Simple, but magnificent experiences! Inuk Adventure is a local owned company, who wants to show and share our beautiful country with you.

Bed & Breakfast: Lovely rooms for overnight guests incl. wifi and breakfast. Guided sea kayak tours.

Start your trip to Ilulissat with Unique Tours - local experienced guides - authentic Greenlandic culture and people. Unforgettable experiences - best prices!

Join the The National Day festival on 21st June, it is the most celebrated summer festival and the country celebrates and entertains.

When you arrive in Greenland, you quickly realize that Greenlandic architecture is very distinct, with its many colored houses placed on sloping hillsides. The big apartment blocks may have scared you off a little, and sometimes you stumble upon amazingly beautiful buildings, including some of the churches of Greenland.

A welcoming dining table and a variety of nature experiences bring village camaraderie in Oqaatsut into close view.

Upernavik is a prime town for travelers who want something between an organized holiday and a self-sustaining Arctic expedition.

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

Turn your sights northward to the Arctic Circle in Greenland to find relaxation and new energy in the land of the midnight sun.

Paved roads are not always necessary to embrace the freedom and flexibility that a bicycle can offer - why not take on Greenland’s backcountry with a good quality mountain bike, or even conquer snow and sea ice on a fatbike!

Sarfaq Ittuk (Arctic Umiaq Line), is a passenger ship travelling along Greenland’s west coast. Here you can find everything you need to know about the ferry

Fly fishing in Greenland is a short but exciting season. Avid fly fisherman Michael Rosing shares some of his in-depth knowledge about fly fishing in Greenland.

Yes, singing and celebrating the sunrise is a thing north of the Arctic Circle. Join the locals and go on a sun salutation trip.

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. It is one and a half hour of pure aerial poetry.

Take to the skies on an Air Greenland flightseeing tour, where you can soar over ancient Arctic fjords.

Here is a peek at what you will find up here plus how to get the experience

Pitch a tent in the Arctic tundra or hide away in huts overlooking calving glaciers - the choice is yours!

Over the past week, a huge iceberg has been causing serious concern for the residents of Innaarsuit, a settlement on the west coast of Greenland.

If you are looking to spend the holiday season in a location that provides all the magic of Christmas and more, then Ilulissat could be the place for you.

We had flown down from Uummannaq two days prior, and had arrived in Ilulissat the previous morning. After a restful night’s stay at the Hotel Arctic, we took our bags and made our way down to the tourist dock, passed the hulls of old wooden boats in refit, and towards the young Greenlandic man standing by the gangway in a blue, quilted jumpsuit.

This town is almost as remote as it can get for a tourist in Greenland. It can already be quite a big deal for someone to make the decision to come to Greenland, but for those curious enough to see just how far north they can go, Qaanaaq becomes the challenge.

10 basic differences between Greenland and Iceland you should know before booking your vacation.

Approximately 80% of Greenland is covered in ice, largely made up of Greenland's vast ice sheet which stretches from the island's interior to the coastline. Whilst the ice in the interior can be as thick as 3200 metres, the ice sheet extremities can form breath-taking outlets and glaciers.

Whether you are flying into Greenland for a holiday, to film or for business, it’s useful to know the following tips.

What does the darkest time of year look like in Greenland? The 21st of December is the Winter Solstice in Greenland - the shortest day of the year. 

Employees of Greenland's utility company, Nukissiorfiit, work every day to ensure that residents across the country have access to vital energy, water and heat.

There are many abandoned places in Greenland, and there are, obviously, several reasons for the abandonment: The hunting grounds moved, The natural minerals were used up, Forced displacement for military purposes, The need for a workforce elsewhere.

Cruise Destinations in Greenland - Find your destination's region and read more about the different regions, towns and settlements here.

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In the sea around Greenland, there are as many as 16 species of whales – from the smaller narwhal, beluga and porpoise to the gigantic baleen whales, blue whales, fin whales and humpback whales.

We will go through a number of risky moments that you, as a guest in Greenland, should be particularly aware of, in order that you can have a safe and secure trip.

You might have guessed it already, but the rumours are true – a good icy chunk of the latest season of Borgen will be featured in Greenland! So couchsurfers who’ve always dreamed of going to the Arctic, get the popcorn ready!