Commercial airlines are the only way for travelers to get to Greenland, served by airports in Denmark and Iceland unless you arrive with a cruise ship. Read about boats, helicopters and planes that tie the country together in a web of sea and air connections operated by both large and small scale operators.
Read about accommodation possibilities in Greenland - where is it possible to stay for longer or shorter period of time. Summer is a season of the midnight sun, while winter is for dog sledding, northern lights, ski trips, and star gazing. Read more. Why not combine your trip to Greenland with one of our music, sporting or cultural events? Use our event calendar to check out what's going on. Explore outdoor and nature activities, cultural experiences, hunting and fishing activities, coastal sailings and cruises in Greenland.
Capital Region. North Greenland. Destination Arctic Circle. Explore Greenland. From the rugged, polar desert in the north to glacial-carved fjords and sheep farms in the south, the country hosts more than its fair share of thrilling destinations.
Between the nature, culture and action, voyagers looking to make the most of Greenland tourism will have no trouble. Take a look at the best nine things to do in the world's largest island:. The Greendlandic Ice Sheet covers 80 percent of the country, dating back up to 10, years at its edges.
In some places you can walk on this permanent historical monument - a remnant from the last ice age - where you'll see snowy mountains, frozen freshwater and an array of fauna. Fun facts: The ice's total area of , square miles equals 14 times the size of England, and the ice contains 10 percent of the world's reserves of fresh water. The massive collection of icebergs that have calved from the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, which is the biggest glacier in the Icefjord, presents a chilling natural gallery as well as a story of the planet's history.
You can soak it in several different ways: by boat, helicopter or land. You can also sail to the gigantic iceberg, take an excursion on a helicopter at low altitude for stunning panoramas, or hike along trails edging the Icefjord. The Yin to the glaciers' Yang, Greenland's hot springs are perfect for thawing chilly limbs. Although the country is not known for these hot pools - or anything hot, for that matter - there are hundreds of them scattered through the landscape.
The most popular are the Uunartoq hot springs in the island of Uunartoq east Greenland and Disko Island's hot springs, which are a short boat ride away from Illulissat. These natural "bathtubs" sit at a cozy 37 degrees Celsius, though some get as hot as 60 degrees! The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis , are referred to as the "biggest light show on the earth.
For those taking a Greenland cruise to witness the lights, be sure to come between December and February when the nights are clearer than other times of year. Call: 1. Add Another Flight.
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