Travel guides to Greenland

Practical guides for planning your trip to Greenland, from getting there to what to pack.

Planning

In 2026, travellers can fly directly from Copenhagen to Nuuk and, once its new airport opens, to Ilulissat. We explain the routes...

This guide helps you choose when to visit Greenland according to the activity you care about most. Use the real seasonal overlaps...

This calendar follows the Greenland year month by month, including the activity seasons and flight-frequency changes that apply to...

On 3 August 2026, an eight-day guided week in Ilulissat with flights from Copenhagen was being advertised from around 15,000 DKK p...

About half of Greenland's tourists arrive by ship. Visit Greenland counted 93,897 cruise tourists in 2025 out of just under 180,00...

Practical

Domestic travel in Greenland is by plane, helicopter or boat because its towns are not connected by roads. A workable itinerary ac...

This is a general, year-round overview of clothing and equipment for a trip to Greenland. Use it to pack for changing weather, tra...

Here we cover entry checks, Danish kroner and travel insurance before a trip to Greenland. Reviewing these details at home reduces...

Greenland has an Arctic climate, and wind, cloud cover and sea ice directly affect transport and outdoor activities. Choose your t...

Inspiration

This overview covers five signature Arctic experiences in Greenland: iceberg boat tours, whale safaris, dog sledding, northern lig...

A first trip to Greenland requires a different approach to distance, weather and pace than most holidays. Choose the season and re...