Stories from locals and travelers to Greenland
Find a variety of things to see and do
Find a variety of things to see and do
Find a variety of things to see and do
Find a variety of things to see and do
Sermermiut
Our history goes 4500 years back, with several cultures immigrating to the country from Siberia through Alaska and Canada, and later from Europe. Sermermiut At Sermermiut, just a few kilometers from Ilulissat, the following cultures lived: Saqqaq, Dorset, and Thule. Many visitors
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Shopping in Nuuk
It’s Saturday morning and we have decided to spend a day shopping in Nuuk. We start our day of shopping in Nuuk Center (abbreviated NC), which is the largest shopping center with more than 25
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Flying above Greenland – one of the most scenic flights
I love being above the clouds on a flight, no matter which destination I have. I love having a window seat when its a shorter flight, so I can look out the sky and feel the
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Experience the Guest farm Inneruulalik in South Greenland
If someone mentions South Greenland, most Greenlanders think of sheep farmers and beautiful sunny weather. And that is exactly what South Greenland is known for; Big mountains, green valleys, lakes, glaciers and most of all, happy
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Hiking to the Nuuk Icefjord
From Nuuk you can sail to Kapisillit, a small settlement, and from there it’s a short hike on flat terrain to get to the amazing Nuuk Icefjord. There is so much ice on this fjord that
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Ilulissat – The town of the icebergs
Ilulissat during winter is just amazing! Go dogsledding, stay a night in an igloo, go on a snowmobile and watch the sky dance at night. An unforgettable experience which you will remember for life. It is a rare sight with pack ice
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Volunteering at Nuuk Snow Festival – part 2
The weekend has passed and we’re now sitting back after an amazing couple of days volunteering at Nuuk Snow Festival 2020, and what a pleasure it has been! Friday March 6th As written in our
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Dorit Olsen – the transparent talent at Dooit Design
I have visited a few times different souvenir shops in Nuuk; you can find a lot of things and at the end it becomes difficult to decide which souvenir you’d like to buy for your family
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Greenlandic souvenirs
Sometimes when we travel, we are cluless about what to bring as souvenirs. You have plenty of options when you come to Greenland. People can find cool stuff related to the animals, map, or landscapes
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Dogsledding in Uummannaq
Recently I was fortunate enough to be able to go to the remote island of Uummannaq, a tiny place with only about 1.300 inhabitants, but incredibly rich in natural beauty! The island is far enough north
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The amazing Muskox of Kangerlussuaq
I recently spent a week in Kangerlussuaq doing various projects, which involved a bit of hiking and a bit of exploring. For example, I was with the destination manager and Sisimiut Museum director, on a
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Sailing to the Nuuk Icefjord
Greenland is well known for being this rough remote place with long and harsh winters, so is it even worth traveling to here in the winter?
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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
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Mushing with the big cool friends
A dogsledding tour is something you must experience when you are spending your winter holidays in the arctic. I’ve been mushing in Scandinavia and Alaska, and I confess Greenland is not only different but very
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How does it feel to reach Greenland again?
Back in the summer of 2013, the first time I made it to Greenland… I felt I couldn’t be luckier. When I visited the arctic for the very first time, I wrote down Greenland on
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Greenland in October
Winter is coming. The temperature is dropping and the lakes and fiords start to freeze. So cold, bright and beautiful. Greenland is 2.650 kilometers long, which is appr. same distance from the south of Norway to the south of
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Dancing with horses in Greenland
They have short legs, long, thick hair, a strong back and a stubborn, sturdy mind not to be messed with. They look like a pony. But once you’ve ridden it, you will know why we
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Experience the new Unesco World Heritage Landscape of Aasivissuit- Nipisat
In 2018, Greenland got a new Unesco World Heritage landscape called “Aasivissuit- Nipisat: Inuit Hunting Ground between Ice and Sea“. As an Arctic Nature Guide I am very excited to be offering a wild trekking expedition in
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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
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Exploring Bluie East Two – an Abandoned WWII Air Base in East Greenland
During WWII, Greenland was host to several allied bases that enabled navigation, communication, and the transportation of goods between North America and Europe. Abandoned for more than 70 years, I visited one of these bases – Bluie East Two
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Christmas in Greenland – 2019
First and foremost, I would like to say that Christmas is the biggest holiday in Greenland and it is celebrated for almost a month! It is like “December = Christmas” There are many ways to
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Narsaq – Greenland
Narsaq is a very cute and beautiful place in South Greenland. It has approximately 1500 inhabitants and the name means “Plain”, referring to the shore where the town is located. This place is very green in the
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Sailing in Nuuk Fjord around Mount Sermitsiaq
Taking a boat tour in the Nuuk Fjord is one of the highlights of visiting Greenland’s capital city. Read on to find out about my 2.5 hour trip all the way around Sermitsiaq mountain on a
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Things I miss living in Greenland
Recently, I was in London, immersed in the heaving mass of city life. I was reminded of the things one misses when living in Greenland. Here are some of them. Coffee. As far as I know,
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