Ilulissat beside Disko Bay and large icebergs

Nuuk on Greenland’s west coast beside the water

Icebergs drifting in Disko Bay near Ilulissat

Qaqortoq beside the fjords and mountains of South Greenland

East Greenland coast with mountains and a fjord

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Ilulissat69.2°N 51.1°W

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Where you are69.2°N 51.1°W

Local tip

We recommend planning whale safaris from mid-June to August and dog sledding from January to April.

Ilulissat · West Greenland

Ilulissat, where the icefjord meets Disko Bay

Boat tours enter the icefjord, whale safaris cross Disko Bay, and dog sledding runs from January to April.

Did you know The Ilulissat Icefjord has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, with icebergs rising more than 150 metres above the waterline.

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Where to go

Destinations

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69.2°N 51.1°W Ilulissat West Greenland Explore

64.2°N 51.7°W Nuuk West Greenland Explore

69.2°N 53.5°W Disko Bay West Greenland Explore

66.9°N 53.7°W Sisimiut West Greenland Explore

60.7°N 46.0°W South Greenland South Greenland Explore

65.6°N 37.6°W East Greenland East Greenland Explore

What to do

Experiences

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Small tour boat travelling through a Greenland fjord

Boat Trips

Boat tours in Greenland travel through fjords and coastal waters from destinations including Ilulissat and Nuuk. Join a small-boat trip with a local guide to experience these areas from the water.

Season All year round

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Whale surfacing beside a small boat in Greenlandic waters

Whale Watching

A whale safari in Greenland is a boat trip on which the crew searches the surrounding waters for whales. It offers an opportunity to observe them at sea, but sightings can never be guaranteed.

Season June to September

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Greenlandic musher driving a dog sled across snow

Dog Sledding

Dog sledding in Greenland runs from January to April and only within the legally defined dog-line district. Go to join a living working tradition, but choose your destination, clothing and trip length carefully.

Season January to April

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Northern Lights

The northern lights are a natural phenomenon visible in Greenland’s night sky from September to April. Greenland’s high Arctic latitude, long winter nights and limited artificial light in many places provide favourable g...

Season September to April

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Hikers carrying backpacks across subarctic tundra

Hiking

Hiking in Greenland takes place in Arctic and subarctic terrain, with the Arctic Circle Trail between Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut as the main long-distance route. It suits experienced hikers who want to cross roadless mou...

Season June to September

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Kayakers paddling in a Greenlandic fjord

Kayaking

Kayaking in Greenland is a summer activity from June to September, with trips adjusted to experience, wind and currents in the fjords. Choose it to see the coast from the water and understand the Greenlandic background o...

Season June to September

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Helicopter flying over a Greenland settlement

Helicopter Tours

Helicopter flights in Greenland are primarily transport between places where fixed-wing aircraft do not provide the relevant connection. Understanding their role makes it easier to plan a journey involving several forms...

Season All year round

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Greenlandic food and locally made craft on a table

Culture and Food

Culture and food in Greenland are encountered through local ingredients, museums, craft and daily life in small communities. This year-round activity helps us understand the places we visit beyond their landscapes.

Season All year round

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In pictures

Greenland, up close

A few frames from across the island — the ice, the light and the life. Every one a real place you can go.

Ilulissat

Whale Watching

Northern Lights

Dog Sledding

East Greenland

Kayaking

Nuuk

Helicopter Tours

Disko Bay

Hiking

Sisimiut

Culture and Food

Boat Trips

South Greenland

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