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
A Northern Lights myth from Greenland
As with the constellations of stars we see in the night sky, there are many, many myths about the magical Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). Greenlanders call the Northern Lights “Arsarnerit”, which literally means “ball games”. Watch
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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
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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
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Kangerlussuaq and Roklubben Restaurant
Visiting a town in Greenland with an overnight in Kangerlussuaq? Or maybe your destination is Kangerlussuaq itself? Please do yourself a favor and explore the area, as there is much beautiful scenery hidden not far from the airport. Kangerlussuaq Excursions You
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Sailing in Ilulissat
The most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere, is just around the corner of Ilulissat. The glacier is 70 kilometers in the icefjord and keeps producing huge icebergs all year round. Many people travel very far to see
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Capturing the Aurora in Greenland
For many people visiting the Arctic and experiencing the northern lights for the first time, it quickly becomes an ambition to also capture this natural phenomenon in photos.
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Santa’s address in Greenland
Finally only 1 month to Christmas eve! Yoohoo! Christmas decorations are already here and there so, I can be in the Christmas mood even before the light-up of Christmas tree in town next week! I am not
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Unplugged Wilderness Trekking Experience in East Greenland
If you love trekking and getting away from everything, the 12-day Unplugged Wilderness Trek in East Greenland is absolutely perfect for you. You will likely not see another human being (apart from those in your
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Disko island is a paradise island
Disko island is one of the most beautiful places I have seen in my country, Greenland! The island has much to offer and it´s even possible to go on a dog sled or snowmobile during summer, how cool is that? The
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Nuuk – New gangway embraces Nuuk
First stage is a gangway leading from the Colonial Harbour along the coast line to the headland towards the entry of the fjord.
Already now it’s possible to access it and get a feeling of what to come.
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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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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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Climbing in Nuuk – To Ukkusissat (aka. Store Malene, 775m) – A mountain with amazing view in Nuuk
Although I have been staying in Nuuk almost 2 years, I haven’t been to hiking or climbing in Nuuk. In fact, when I visited Nuuk for the first time in 2010, I thought that it would be hard
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Sun dogs and solar pillars
It was twenty years ago now. I stood at the cold window, transfixed by a strange cloud, the likes of which I had never before seen. A filmy curtain of white in the pastel winter
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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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50 Shades of Grey – in Greenland
When you live in Nuuk it is every now and then incredibly good just to get out of town for a little bit – a two hours boat trip makes wonders! Even if Nuuk is
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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
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Ilulissat – Gargantuan icebergs, whale filled fjords and fascinating Inuit hunters
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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,
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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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Northern lights are back to Nuuk!
Here, you can meet very fresh pictures from Nuuk, Greenland!!! 😀 It was last night – 26 August 2017 – around midnight just before going to bed. I saw northern lights in the sky!! <3 They came back to Nuuk, Greenland!! 😉 Personally these northern lights were
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Greenland – A Nature Paradise for Photo Enthusiasts
Anyone who has ever visited Greenland seems to agree on one thing, the nature is spectacular! I was first fascinated by the natural scene of the Arctic during my studies and it inspired me to
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Midnight sun, Ilulissat
For two months the sun doesn’t set in Ilulissat, and we love it! In the winter it’s very dark and cold and the sun doesn’t rise from November to January, this is the polar night. Then January
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Seamens home – Nuuk
Are you visiting Nuuk? If so, have you already booked your accommodation? If not, here is an opportunity which is only 15 minutes on foot from the center of Nuuk, and 2 minutes from the coast
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