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There are four main towns in North Greenland, each place is unique and diverse of nature, culture and climate. Read about each town by clicking on the pictures.

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Explore North Greenland

 Where nature is greater than everything. 

The destination of Explore North Greenland have four main towns surrounded by twentyone villages, with a remarkable nature wonders, a vibrant cultural heritage, and rich of wild life.  

The remote location and pristine environment make it an ideal escape for those seeking solace and tranquility. 

Breathe in the pure Arctic air, listen to the calming sounds of nature, and be captivated by the midnight sun in summer or the mesmerizing northern lights in polar night.

 

Things to do

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    New coffee shop opened this November
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    Illu Science & Art: Workshop in Ilulissat Nov. 21st. from 4 PM
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    5 days race in Ilulissat in December
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    New exhibition: Salamina in Uummannaq museum (Doctor's residence)
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    Pictures from 1980'ies in Uummannaq Museum
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    Street Art by Argus from Norway: Exhibition at Ilulissat Art museum
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    Ilulissat Localguide by Jan Cortsen
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    Results Children's dogsled race-14th of March in Ilulissat
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    Upernavik Museum
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    Uummannaq Museum
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    Ilulissat Art Museum
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    Ilulissat Museum
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    IceCap Explore - Ilulissat
  • Ilulissat Apartment
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    March 16th 2024 National dogsled race in Ilulissat was a success
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    Culture night -secondlast Saturday in January 2025
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    Blue Trail Guesthouse
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    Paa & Jannik Bed and Breakfast Ilulissat
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    Ilulissat Hostel
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    Tarajoq Tours
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    Unique Tours - Ilulissat
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    Diskobay Tours
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    Michelles House - Ilulissat
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    JK Charter
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    Greenland Backcountry -Ilulissat
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    Restaurant Hotel Icefiord
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    Restaurant Hvide Falk
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    Brasserie Ulo - Hotel Arctic
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    Rooftop Restaurant - Hotel Ilulissat
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    Hangout Bistro
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    Restaurant & Bar Naleraq
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    Brasserie Icecap
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    Cafe Iluliaq
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    Sunset Boulevard
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    Inuit Cafe
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    Cafe Nuka
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    Cecilie Run: Second Saturday in July
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    Kangia Race, 13th-15th of June 2025
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    Icefjord Midnight Marathon, 31st of May 2025
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    National Day of Greenland, June 21st-every year
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    Authentic Greenland - Ilulissat
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    Cafe De Upernavik
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    Upernavik Accommodation
  • Qaanaaq Accommodation
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    Iherit Boat transportation and tours
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    Avani Homes
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    Uummannaq Seasafaris - Winter
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    Ilulissat Guesthouse
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    Ilulissat Adventure
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    Unnuisarfik B682 - Ilulissat
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    Amazing Boat Tours Ilulissat
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    Hotel SØMA
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    Ilimanaq Lodges - Ilulissat
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    Hotel Nordlys - Oqaatsut
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    Hotel Hvide Falk
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    Hotel Icefiord
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    Hotel Ilulissat
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    Inuk Adventure
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    Ilulissat Icefjord Centre
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    Albatros Arctic Circle
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    World of Greenland
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    Disko Line
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    Disko Line Explorer
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    Tourist Information - Ilulissat has moved.
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    Uummannaq Seasafaris
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    Iherit Accommodation

How to get here

North Greenland can be reached by air and by sea

Even though the destination sounds far away and unreachable, there are flights to each town all year, or you can go onboard the local ferry Sarfaq Ittuk most of the year to visit North Greenland.  

During the summer time, there are two options to fly from, which are from Copenhagen, Denmark or from Reykjavik, Iceland, during winter it's only possible from Copenhagen, Denmark. 

Read more about How to Get Here on the link below.

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Fun Facts about the destination

Did you know Siorapaluk village is the second northern most living place on earth? It's a village of North Greenland.

 

Avannaata Kommunia -where we are placed is second largest municipality on earth, the size is 522,700 square kilometers or 201,800 square miles. The municipality is a bit larger than Spain and the state of California in the U.S.

 

As we have many ice glaciers, the blue ice can easily be found here. The ice is blue because, it is the first ice wthat was frozen and is the oldest part of the Greenland ice-sheet. It is compressed under many layers of ice and makes the color blue. 

 

Region

The Arctic Region in the North American continent

Time zone

UTC / GMT -2

Size

522.700 km2

Currency

Danish kroner (DKK). It's possible to pay with creditcard, but cash is a good thing to have.

Population

10.820 inhabitants (as per 2021)

Sites

The first UNESCO Heritage Site in Greenland is Ilulissat Kangia-breathtaking nature and world famous icefjord, which is a natural wonder