When visiting Greenland, most people want to see the icebergs, and the destination to see icebergs is without a doubt Ilulissat.
When visiting Greenland, most people want to see the icebergs, and the destination to see icebergs is without doubt Ilulissat. Northern Lights can also be seen in Ilulissat,
The first thing the Vikings saw centuries ago, when they arrived to South Iceland was the glacier Vatnajokull. Therefore they named the land, Iceland. Nevertheless, there is much more to learn about this fascinating country.
A visit to Kangerlussuaq is almost like time travelling - the visitor finds himself surrounded by a landscape similar to the ice age where prehistoric Musk Oxen are seen in front of the huge glaciers and the gigantic Inland Ice Cap which covers 85% of Greenland is never far away.
Winter in Sisimiut is a feast of adventures; make the most of your time there by exploring the area by snowshoe, on skis or experience the ancient traditional way of travelling; Dog sledging in the Arctic nature just a few steps from your hotel. Depending on the ice situation, you may also choose to join boat excursions to remote abandoned settlements nearby.
Sisimiut (Greenlandic for ‘Those who live in fox holes’) is where the traditional and the modern Greenland meet. Being situated 50 kilometres north of the Polar Circle makes Sisimiut one of the best places in the world for seeing Northern Light. Furthermore; due to the fantastic backcountry it is also one of the best places to enjoy dogsledding, snowmobiling and skiing.
A true blend of the past and the modern world. You will find all facilities of a metropolis as well as the warm friendliness of a small town. This program is suitable for travellers who do not want to change accommodation every day and for those who like to have several options of evening restaurants and city facilities at close range.
When visiting Greenland, most people want to see the icebergs, and the desitnation to see icebergs is without a doubt Ilulissat.