Things to do in Greenland

Stand at the mouth of Sermeq Kujalleq, one of the world’s fastest-moving glaciers, and witness house-sized icebergs calving into the fjord under the midnight sun.

Approach the active Eqi Glacier by boat, watching massive ice chunks break off into the sea with a thunderous crash, just a day trip from Ilulissat.

Float in steaming thermally-heated pools surrounded by icebergs and mountains, a hidden oasis reachable by boat from Qaqortoq.

Paddle silently among towering, sculpted icebergs in a protected bay, feeling the Arctic chill and hearing the ice sizzle as it melts.

Musher-driven sled dogs whisk you over smooth sea ice with snowy peaks as backdrop, a timeless Inuit mode of travel.

Tackle a 160-km wilderness trek across tundra, past lakes and reindeer, with rustic huts and endless vistas — accessible only on foot.

Strap on crampons and ascend a frozen wall at the edge of the colossal inland ice, with certified guides offering routes for beginners.

With over 300 clear-sky nights a year, this former US air base is one of the most reliable places to see the aurora borealis dance in green and purple.

Cut a small piece of raw, blubber-rich whale skin, an ancient Inuit delicacy, offered fresh at eateries like Café Iluliaq.

Enjoy succulent muskox, a Greenlandic specialty, in a sleek restaurant with floor-to-ceiling iceberg views over the icefjord.

Sample a stunning platter of raw whale, halibut, lumpfish roe, and smoked salmon, blending Japanese technique with Arctic ingredients.

This layered hot drink spiked with whisky, coffee, and whipped cream is a local ritual served in a cozy café overlooking the harbor.

Inside Nuuk’s wavy wooden landmark, feel the primal beat of the qilaat (frame drum) as performers recount stories through dance and throat singing.

Housed in a former church, the museum displays emotive paintings, sculptures, and masks by Inuit and Nordic artists reflecting life in the Arctic.

Join locals in a private home for limitless coffee, cake, and storytelling — a heartfelt custom still practiced across Greenland’s communities.

View the incredibly preserved 500-year-old mummies — six women and a child — rediscovered near Uummannaq, displayed in a hushed gallery.

Step into Greenland’s best-preserved Viking relic, a stone church from around AD 1300, set in a serene fjord near Qaqortoq.

The former residence of missionary Hans Egede, built in 1728, stands as Greenland’s oldest wooden house, now hosting cultural exhibitions.

Take a boat to this ghost settlement where rusting vats and ruins recall a bloody whaling past, set against a stunning fjord backdrop.

Walk among brightly painted wooden houses on cobblestone paths, bookended by the iconic Egede House and statue, with fishing boats bobbing in the bay.

Climb the town’s staircases through a mosaic of color-splashed homes, with the centerpiece being the ‘Stone & Man’ rock carvings dotting the streets.

Wander past drying fish racks, sled dogs, and a cozy harbor lined with cafés and art studios, all while icebergs float silently in the distance.

The second-largest town surprises with a charming center of turf-hut replicas and the azure Bethel Church, surrounded by mountains and the sea.

Reach one of Greenland’s most isolated settlements, high in Scoresby Sund, where Inuit hunters still live off the land and sea in a landscape of enormous fjords.

Sip Nordic-inspired ales brewed with Greenlandic water, crowberries, and angelica in a convivial brewpub that also serves hearty pub fare.