Greenland Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
Planning to visit Greenland? Check out our Greenland Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Greenland.
Top Places to visit in Greenland:
Ilulissat Icefjord, Eqip Sermia Glacier, Greenland National Museum and Archives, Nuuk Cathedral, Nanortalik Open Air Museum, Katuaq Cultural Centre, Ilulissat Museum, Nuuk Art Museum, Kap Hope (Ittoqqortoormiit), Disko Island, Kangerlussuaq Museum, Thule Air Base, Sisimiut Museum, Ammassalik Museum, Hvalsey Church Ruins
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Dave and Deb of The Planet D visit Greenland and the Arctic Circle with Quark Expeditions. See what it's like to go on a polar expedition in this Day in the life Video
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Name of Song: Our Journey
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VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:
Welcome to Greenland.
We're here on the Greenland Explorer withQuark Expeditions and we're joined by the Expedition Leader, Alex McNeil.
Can you just run us through what maybe 24
hours might be like on the ship here?
An average day for me would probably be waking
up around 5 O'clock, and heading to the bridge
looking at local conditions, ice weather,
current, assessing our progress, towards our
proposed destination and looking for any opportunities
along the way.
And the essentially we have a time where we
plan to wake the passengers up.
Usually anywhere from 5:30 to 7:30 at the
latest, sometimes we give people a little
bit of a sleep in.
Then we go out on a morning excursion for
sure, for example, this morning we had a zodiac
cruise and a landing, the tide just got out,
we had a really good extended hike, and we're
going to assess opportunities.
Ready for a great day on the water!
Ship cruise the entirety of the Fjord, it's
about 60 miles
Picturesque jagged peaks, glaciers, that will
be great regardless, and who knows what opportunities
will present for zodiac cruises and other
adventures.
I forgot one thing, we're gonna get you to
jump in the water at some point too.
Oh,
Because we're back in the ice, and we've got
a little bit colder water, so it's time for
a polar plunge.
I like that, it's a little bit colder water.
We want it to be as cold as possible so people
can get the true feeling of the Polar Plunge.
If you go on a Quark Expedition Ship, make
sure to do the polar plunge, whether it's
in the Antarctic or it's up here in Greenland,
do it!
And Vodka is your reward, mine's empty.
Another fantastic day here in Greenland, as
you can see, the landscape never stops changing.
See ya!
Another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Wow, behind me is Jacobs Harbour, and this
is a harbour filled with ice bergs that come
from Jacobs Glacier.
And as we were told, all of these ice bergs,
eventually make it out of here and travel
all the way to Canada.
Walking in the Tundra in the Arctic.
It's the spirit of adventure,
You never know what's going to happen and
that's what great about the Arctic.
It's just adventure around every corner.
Cheers from Greenland.
So you know if you need any motivation to
go to the Arctic, well you got it now.
Come to Greenland, we'll see you there.
In 10 minutes visit 'The Beauty Of Greenland (4K)'
The previous Greenland video was documentary style about the trip and the people. This video is about the beautiful scenery.
All the video is shot in and around Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat.
Falling in Love With GREENLAND!
Greenland is a beautiful and magical place you will fall in love with! This travel video shows you what this country is like and how impressive the nature is!
This country has so much to offer when it comes to fauna, flora and landscapes. Some places are so unique and really don't seem to belong on planet Earth. They can only be described as magical.
Greenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe for more than a millennium. In 2008, the people of Greenland passed a referendum supporting greater autonomy; 75% of votes cast were in favour. Greenland is, in area, the world's largest island, over three-quarters of which is covered by the only contemporary ice sheet outside of Antarctica. With a population of 56000, it is the least densely populated country in the world.
The few land mammals in Greenland include polar bear, reindeer, musk ox, arctic fox, wolf, stoat, and arctic hare. There are dozens of species of seals and whales along the coast.
Over 100 species of birds have been seen, and around 50 breed in Greenland.There are very occasionally low forests of birch or willow and, in all, around 500 plant species.
Best Time To Visit or Travel to Ilulissat, Greenland
Short video slide show describing when the best time to visit this city based on weather and climate.
Some photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and others purchased from canstockphoto.com.
The Beauty of Greenland in 4K
Sailing through the midnight sun in Greenland, a dream becomes reality. In July I visited Greenland for the first time. With our small sailing boat we discovered the icefjords around Ilulissat and captured amazing photos and videos every night. Grab some warm clothes and enjoy my latest work The Beauty of Greenland. Thanks to Daniel Kordan and Iurie Belegurschi for that great experience while our midsummer photo tour through Western Greenland (
Check also my blog post for some behind the scene informations:
Camera, Edit and Grading: Dennis Schmelz
2nd Camera: Daniel Kordan
Sound Design: Bony Stoev
Music: Hope Awaits by Thom Franck and Jamie Elder
Gear:
Phantom 4 Pro Drone:
DJI Mavic Drone:
Sony a6500 Camera:
Zhiyun Crane Gimbal:
Lenses:
Sony 10-18 mm f/4:
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Filter:
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Gadgets:
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Edited with Premiere Pro CC 2018.
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© Dennis Schmelz | 2017
Hotel Arctic, Greenland
A World Beyond Imagination.
Welcome to Hotel Arctic, the worlds most northerly 4 star hotel with a 5 star conference centre. Right on the edge of the Ilulissat Ice Fjord, Greenland - a wonder of the world which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and well within reach for everyone who wants the experience of a lifetime. hotelarctic.com
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Greenland, North America
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Greenland, North America
1. Hotel Arctic ****
2. Hotel Icefiord ***
3. Sisimiut Sømandshjem ***
4. Hotel Avannaa
5. Hotel Kulusuk ***
6. Hotel Angmagssalik ***
7. B&B Geisler
8. Icefiord Apartments
9. Vandrehuset
10. Hotel Sømandshjemmet Nuuk
11. Igdlo Guesthouse
Houses and flats for rent in Greenland
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Address:
1. Mittarfimmut Aqq. B1128, 3952 Ilulissat, Greenland
Located on the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord in western Greenland is this 4-star hotel. It provides fine dining and a free shuttle service from Ilulissat Airport, 5 minutes’ drive away.
2. Jørgen Sverdrupip Aqq 10, 3952 Ilulissat, Greenland
The modern Hotel Icefiord is located 200 km north of the Arctic Circle in western Greenland, 1 km from Ilulissat town centre. It offers a hotel bar and rooms with a flat-screen TV.
3. Frederik d. IX's Plads 5, 3911 Sisimiut, Greenland
This Greenland hotel is located just 40 km from the Polar Circle and offers a 24 hr reception and a cafeteria. Sisimiut Harbour is just a 5-minute walk from the property.
4. Nuussuattaap Aqq. 2, 3952 Ilulissat, Greenland
Set 15 minutes’ walk from the town centre of Ilulissat, Hotel Avannaa has spectacular views of the world famous Ilulissat Icefjord. Staff can advise on arctic adventure tours and local activities, and the hotel also offers free airport transfers.
5. Kulusuk Airport, 3915 Kulusuk, Greenland
This hotel, a 5-minute drive from Kulusuk Airport, is located among eastern Greenland’s scenic beauty. It offers a quiet setting with fantastic fjord views, as well as an on-site restaurant and bar.
6. Po Box 117, 3913 Tasiilaq, Greenland
Set in the rugged landscape above the picturesque village of Tasiillaq in Greenland, Hotel Angmagssalik offers comfortable rooms and a buffet breakfast. The village can be reached by helicopter from Kulusuk Airport.
7. Severin Kristoffersensvej 58, Kitaa, 3952 Ilulissat, Greenland
B&B Geisler is located in Ilulissat. At B&B Geisler each simple room is carpeted and has a view of the glaciers and Baffin Bay. Bathroom facilities are shared. You will find a large terrace with outdoor seating and a barbecue grill. A shared kitchen is available for use if you wish to prepare your own meals.
8. Marralinnguaq 13-15, 3952 Ilulissat, Greenland
This property is on Greenland’s west coast, in the town of Ilulissat. It provides modern studio apartments with a kitchenette, a communal terrace with BBQ and convenient free parking.
9. Sipisaq Kujalleq 3A, 3900 Nuuk, Greenland
Featuring free WiFi, Vandrehuset offers pet-friendly accommodations in Nuuk. Certain rooms include views of the sea or city. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is provided.
10. Marinevej 3, 3900 Nuuk, Greenland
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hotel Sømandshjemmet Nuuk offers accommodations in Nuuk. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site
11. Qimmersalik B-45, 3921 Narsaq, Greenland
Located in the fishing village Narsaq in South Greenland, this guesthouse features comfortable guest rooms, an on-site restaurant and a souvenir shop.
How to get to Greenland
A foundational introduction about why travelers dream of Greenland, what to do in Greenland, how to get there, what to pack, FAQs
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Ilulissat Icefjord World Heritage Site Greenland
Ilulissat is situated in Disko Bay at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord which was included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. There are three designated hiking trails of varying duration and difficulty in the Illulisat Icefjord (Ilulissat Kangerlua) each providing fabulous opportunities to hike along the edge of the fjord and get stupendous views of a massive number of icebergs that have calved from the most active glacier in the world: Sermeq Kujalleq. We followed the blue route that takes you along a boardwalk past the old settlement of Semermuit and then follows the bare rocky coast above the fjord. We then joined the red route that took us back to the beginning of the boardwalk, which takes about a couple of hours. From here it's an easy 20 minutes walk back into the town, making this an ideal half day activity for those who have come into Ilulissat on a cruise ship.
Music: 'Paper Birds' by Icelandic group, Parachutes