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Uunartoq Hot Spring

It is a running joke that Iceland is green and Greenland is ice. And while both countries have elements of the other, they are very, very different landscapes and experiences. Iceland, for example, has an

Winter wonderland

Greenland in March is amazing It can be a bit cold still but the sun is there, so we´ve got longer days and many amazing winter excursions. The evenings can be magical! With the northern lights dancing above the town,

Iceberg highway – the Sermilik Fjord in East Greenland

Sitting and watching the icebergs in Greenland is one of the absolute highlights of any visit. However, it can be very difficult to detect their movement as you contemplate the vista, unless you speed it

Boat tour in Nuuk Fjord with icebergs and whales

Summertime in Greenland is pretty different from any other place in the arctic. First of all, the weather you can experience up here, is not what you expected. While the sun is brightly shining, you

Coolest adventure in Nuuk Ice Fiord!

I had a dreamy tour to the Icefjord system in Nuuk, departing from the Tidestairs at the Atlantic Harbor. We were sailing on a cabin boat, very comfortable and heated, with restroom onboard. This time our Captain

My dumb ideas about transport in Nuuk

Before I moved to Nuuk, I had some dumb ideas about what life would be like there and planned accordingly. The first dumb idea was that I would ski to work. I knew that I

How did Disko Island get its name?

According to legend, Disko Island was pulled north from the south, by two strong kayakers, using a single strain of hair from a newborn baby. The kayakers were going strong until they reached the what

Merry Christmas from Greenland

Merry Christmas from Santa’s country, Greenland 🙂 Christmas in Greenland is the coziest time of the year! Families and friends enjoying quality time. Candles and the scent of cookies and meat in the oven. The wind whispers,

Photographing wildlife in Greenland

Observing wildlife that either live their lives or periodically visits the harsh arctic environment is among one of the incredible experiences to have in Greenland. Few places on earth have such a wild and harsh

Why I keep coming back to Greenland…

There are so many amazing travel destinations in this world, and yet Greenland makes me come back again and again. So I figured, maybe I would tell you why you should put this country on

Face to face with Russell Glacier

“Why did you choose Greenland as a travel destination?” = “Simply because I want to enjoy the arctic nature in all its glory” If this is what you would reply, then you must visit a glacier

Two Danes and the Ghosts of the Past

Saturday morning, we set out of the apartment and once again headed to the colonial harbor, where our next adventure would meet us. We were going by boat to the closed settlement Kaneq. This we

Icebergs – mountains of ice and wonder

Icebergs Etymologically, iceberg means “mountain of ice” – ice formed by fresh and pure sweet water. The nice fact is that the mountain of ice is much bigger than it seems. 90% of the size is

Niviarsiaq – Greenland’s National Flower

Greenland’s national flower belongs to the evening primrose family and is called Niviarsiaq (“young girl”) in Greenlandic (scientific name: Chamerion latifolium). These beautiful and hardy flowers bloom between June and September and were very prevalent around Kangerlussuaq when I visited

Trying SUP for the first time in Nuuk icefjord

Stand up paddleboarding was more challenging than expected, mostly because of the wind I guess, but it turned out more like sit down paddleboarding instead… But it was still very fun! The tour started by the

Sisimiut is amazing

Do you want an extreme adventure during winter in Greenland? Then Sisimiut is the place. This town has so much to offer! A history that goes 4500 years back, friendly people, souvenir shops, amazing cultural sights, and unforgettable tours! Sisimiut is a

A bit About Sisimiut – Part 1

There are many intriguing things to tell about the second largest town on the largest island on earth. With a population of 6000 people and 1000 sled dogs, Sisimiut – a 264-year-old town, has plenty of

My first Northern Lights

As an ex-professional astronomer, I have always desperately wanted to see the Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights. Of course, Greenland is the perfect place to see them and there are many tours available during the darker

Reflections

On a still day on the water in Greenland… …the reflections are hard to beat… …but of the myriad variations of reflections… …and where one may reflect upon them… …the one I love most to reflect

Hello from Nuuk, capital of Greenland

Hello! Hej! Aluu! こんにちは！Bonjour! 안녕하세요! I am glad to have my blog here in Guide to Greenland. My name is Kim Insuk (김인숙), please call me ‘Insuk‘! In Korea, family name comes first, so ‘Kim’ is

Listen to Greenlandic Music when you fly Air Greenland

Greenland has a vibrant cultural scene with some of the best music in the world. A great way to pass the time on your flight if you are coming from Copenhagen is to explore the diverse

Northern lights

Go on a Northern Lights tour and get a magical experience! One of the best places in the world, for Northern Lights, is Greenland during winter. Winter is amazing where you also could go snowmobiling, dogsledding, snowshoeing, hike, go on boat

Greenland National Museum & Archives

Greenland National Museum & Archives At long last we are settled here in Nuuk, and the last day of this weekend is spent on a visit to Greenland National Museum & Archives. Greenland National Museum

Lille Malene for the summer soul!

When you have the opportunity to enjoy nature next to the corner, you just have to do it! It was Saturday and some of my friends wanted to have some outdoor activities, so we decided

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