Destinations in Greenland
Greenland is an enormous country. It’s one-third the size of the United States, and from north to south, the distance equals the distance between Scotland and the Sahara Desert. To make your planning easier, we present the regions of Greenland below.
Destination Disko Bay
Disko Bay is home to the Ilulissat Ice Fjord with its UNESCO World Heritage, the lush Disko Island with its volcanic mountains, Eqi Glacier, and a handful of other towns and settlements. It comes as no surprise that, with all these highlights, Disko Bay is the most popular destination in Greenland.
Destination Capital Region
Greenland’s capital area is steeped in culture and adventure, regardless of whether you are in the center of Nuuk, out on the beautiful fjords in Nuuk’s hinterland or visiting Paamiut, Qeqertarsuatsiaat or Kapisillit It is pure paradise for fans of sports and Inuit culture, and the metropolitan area can offer a great many unique experiences.
Destination Arctic Circle
Destination Arctic Circle is also known as the Middle Region and the polar circle, and it covers the area around Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq. Sisimiut is known as the Adventure Capital of Greenland and offers a plethora of activities on land and at sea. With its rich wildlife, Kangerlussuaq offers easy access to the Greenland Ice Sheet, and numerous excursions, including an overnight stay on the Ice Cap, will leave you breathless. The area between the two towns holds the UNESCO World Heritage Site Aasivissuit-Nipisat.
South Greenland
Rough mountains, hot springs, and lush meadows can all be found in South Greenland. Summers are colorful and offer a large variety of hiking adventures. Additionally, there are numerous sheep farms where you can go horseback riding, and the icebergs are old, which means they are often blue and white. Also, there are numerous Norse/Viking sites, and six historical sites make up the Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site.
North Greenland
The midnight sun, polar night, dog sleds, northern lights, icebergs, and Inuit culture are all synonymous with North Greenland. You can enjoy a wide range of Arctic activities here, including some of the world’s fastest-moving glaciers and enormous icebergs. The region is enormous. Kayaking in the huge Uummannaq Fjord or visiting the hunters of Qaanaaq will change how you see life.
East Greenland
East Greenland is a haven for explorers and adventurous travelers alike. Like all of Greenland, it has been influenced by the European lifestyle, yet it retains its Inuit roots very much. The East Greenlanders have a very specific and beautiful dialect, which other Greenlanders do not always understand. There are very exciting adventures in Tasiilaq, Kulusuk, and Ittoqqortoormiit.
The National Park
Greenland is home to the world’s largest national park. It is probably also the least visited national park in the world, not only because of its location at the end of the world but also because there is limited access to the area. The famous dogsledding Sirius Patrol patrols the area.