Greenland has not yet been discovered by tourism. The fascinating scenery, wildlife (polar bears, reindeer, arctic foxes and musk oxen), the fresh, clear air and magnificent size are the main attractions of the largest island in the world. A unique feature is the 1.8 million square km, covering up to 3 km thick inland ice. From Nuuk, Narsaq, Ilulissat and Sisimiut from various trips are offered (see below). Information obtained from the local tourist office, at the hotel reception or from Greenland Tourism in Copenhagen. Hikes are possible with and without a guide. A selection of maps is available from the Tourist Office. The difficulty of each route is color coded.

Mountains

On the Narsaq and Qaqortoq-Vatnahverfi peninsulas and there are mountain huts that are open June to early September, the center of. Given that not enough houses available, you should take a tent as possible.

North Greenland

North Greenland is known for its majestic glacier landscape with an almost seemingly endless fields of ice, which can be explored on sleigh rides. The city, situated on an island Aasiaat is the most important center of the region and transport hub for the passenger shipping in north-south direction. Interesting findings were archaeological work in the Disko Bay at Qasigiannguit rendered at the museum are exhibited in the local. On the island of Disko, there are several research stations, which include the analysis of the surprisingly diverse flora. The island offers good winter and summer sports. In Ilulissat (Jakobshavn) Rasmussen, the famous polar explorer, born in a museum dedicated to the research.

Whale watching is the coast in the bay near Uummannaq possible before. A little creepy, the glacier corpses from the 15th Century, which were all found nearby. In Qaanaaq (Thule), the northernmost town in Greenland, a largely traditional society has received in the hunting plays an important role. At the same time one finds, however, modern hotel with good facilities.

Central Greenland has three ice-free ports (Nuuk, Sisimiut and Maniitsoq). Fishing is of great importance.

South Greenland

Narsarsuaq and Qassiarsuk located in southern Greenland. Here were the first settlements of the Vikings, who came 1000 years ago by Erik the Red to Greenland. There are still many reminders of this period of history of Greenland, including the bishop’s seat in Igaliku. Anyone who feels fit can hike from Narsarsuaq over the mountains to the glacier Kiattuut Sermitat. Depending on the season trips on foot, by boat, plane, helicopter or dog sled are possible. An impressive natural experience is guaranteed also in the south of Greenland: mighty glaciers, mountain ranges, which are visited by climbers from many countries, lovely valleys and scenic fjords await the visitor.

Qaqortoq (Julianehb), the largest city in South Greenland, is the administrative center of the region. In the city there are several historical buildings and a small Inuit museum with a full-scale replica of a grass house.

The tourist office in Narsaq regularly offers in the area at speed.

In most towns there are small museums. Here and there one comes across the remains of Viking settlements and Inuit abandoned houses.

East Greenland

East Greenland was until recently the least developed region of the country. The development of this infrastructure has changed, however, and an increase in tourist traffic all within Ammassalik out before. The only other city in the region is Ittoqqortoormiit, not far from the huge, almost 1 million square km National Park is located, its diverse wildlife (polar bears, walrus and musk ox) alone is worth a visit.

Nuuk

The state capital of Nuuk, Greenland with about 13,000 inhabitants for a city conditions, is of the Sermitsiaq Mountains and overlooking a spectacular fjord landscape is embedded in the. Nuuk is home to the University. The National Museum of Greenland, you should not miss. It is located near the entrance to a large fjord system in the steep mountains, lush valleys and some small villages are located.

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In the area of Maniitsoq is also found in the summer with excellent conditions for winter sports. The ski resort Apussit is ideal for cross country skiing and ski runs for beginners and experts. The region between Kangerlussuaq (Sndre Strmfjord) and Sisimiut in summer has excellent hiking and winter for dogsledding and skiing suitable. Sisimiut, seat of the second university in the country, is the starting point for many long hiking and dog sledding tours through an impressive natural landscape, where you Others may see musk oxen and reindeer.