Things to do in Greenland

25 things to do in Greenland

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• Watch colossal icebergs drift through Ilulissat Icefjord

  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.

  Ilulissat

• Hear the roar of Eqi Glacier from a boat

  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.

  Ilulissat

• Soak in natural hot springs on uninhabited Uunartoq Island

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

  Qaqortoq region

• Kayak through iceberg mazes in Ilulissat’s icefjord

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

  Ilulissat

• Dogsled across the frozen sea ice of Disko Bay

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

  Ilulissat

• Hike the Arctic Circle Trail from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut

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

  Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut

• Ice climb on the Greenland ice sheet near Kangerlussuaq

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

  Kangerlussuaq

• Chase the northern lights over Kangerlussuaq’s dark skies

  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.

  Kangerlussuaq

• Taste mattak (whale skin) at a local restaurant in Ilulissat

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

  Ilulissat

• Savor muskox filet at Restaurant Ulo in Hotel Icefiord

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

  Ilulissat

• Try Greenlandic sushi at Sarfalik Restaurant

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

  Ilulissat

• Warm up with a Greenlandic coffee at Café Brasseriet in Nuuk

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

  Nuuk

• Witness Inuit drum dancing at Katuaq Cultural Centre

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

  Nuuk

• Explore Greenlandic art at Nuuk Art Museum

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

  Nuuk

• Attend a kaffemik (traditional coffee gathering) in Qaqortoq

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

  Qaqortoq

• See the Qilakitsoq mummies at Greenland National Museum

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

  Nuuk

• Walk among the Norse ruins of Hvalsey Church

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

  Qaqortoq

• Visit the historic Egede House in Nuuk’s old colonial harbor

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

  Nuuk

• Discover the abandoned whaling station at Kangeq

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

  Near Nuuk

• Stroll the colorful colonial harbor of Nuuk

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

  Nuuk

• Admire the hillside tapestry of houses in Qaqortoq

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

  Qaqortoq

• Explore the historic fishing village of Ilulissat

  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.

  Ilulissat

• Wander Sisimiut’s old town and the blue church

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

  Sisimiut

• Travel to the remote village of Ittoqqortoormiit

  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.

  Ittoqqortoormiit

• Enjoy a local craft beer at Godthaab Bryghus in Nuuk

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

  Nuuk