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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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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Wildflowers of South Greenland
Wait … what? Wildflowers in Greenland? I was surprised too, but indeed there are wildflowers during summer, and Narsarsuaq in South Greenland is one of the best places to see them. How Greenland got its name
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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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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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Polar Bear Skin-Workers in Isortoq, East Greenland
East Greenland’s smallest and most remote village is also, unsurprisingly, a village of hunters. Isortoq precariously occupies a tiny coastal island at the edge of the Greenland ice cap. For much of the year it is
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Storytelling up North – The Inuit Legend of Sedna
Storytelling is one of the things that I appreciate the most about Greenland. Stories about hunting, about good old days or simply re-telling the old Greenlandic legends and myths. Up here there is always time
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Sunset hike to the top of Lille Malene – Nuuk
One evening in June, my friend Inesa and I decided to go for a hike to the top of the mountain Quassussuaq also known as Lille Malene. The mountain is about 465 meters tall, and
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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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Puffins in Greenland
Since I figured out that there live Puffins here in Greenland, or more specifically the Atlantic puffins, I really wanted to see them. Because I have never seen a Puffin before, I decided to join a
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Fishing and mosquitoes trip
When you think about the summer season in the arctic, you think about how are you going to deal with the cold weather, the clothes shoes and extra items you need to bring… maybe extra
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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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The Inuit Culture in the Arctic
Inuit means “the people” in the Greenlandic language. The term refers to a group of culturally similar indigenous people inhabiting Alaska (including North Slope and Little Diomede Island), most of northern Canada (especially in the territories of Nunavut, Nunavik, Quebec, Northwest Territories, Nunatsiavut,
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Fish market in Nuuk, tasty and fresh!
Must of the hunters and fisherman in Greenland sell the meet to the locals or to the Open Markets. In Nuuk you can find a Fish market right in the centre of the town; its
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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
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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
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Pictures from South Greenland
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Northern Lights in Greenland – the Midnight Sun
The dancing Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) are a big draw-card for visitors to Greenland during the darker, colder months of the year. However, summer also brings its own special lighting show. When you are tucked
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Knitting in Greenland
How local ladies spend their free time? When weather is not so good for a hiking excursion, the hunting season is over, and the nights are getting longer in the arctic, it is always nice
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Berry picking in Nuuk, Greenland
In Greenland, from 1st of August, hunting season is finally started. Of course, a lot of people in Greenland go fishing all year around but some people who have expected this hunting season, leave with their
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Melting glaciers in Greenland
The glaciers in Greenland are melting, and it makes people ask if the icebergs are dying. Do You want to see the dying icebergs in More than once I have received an email from potential visitors, with the
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The Greenlandic Husky… and the puppies
Okay so maybe you don’t want to travel across the globe to see a puppy… or maybe you do. However, they are here – the greenlandic husky puppies. And they are so adorable and completely mesmerizing. In
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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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What to do and what NOT to do in Greenland?
What to do in Greenland? Enjoy the place as much as possible! How? Book as many activities as you can! Take a walk, go to the museums, enter to the churches and the souvenir shops.
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