Greenland
Travel to Greenland for a holiday or city break
People often toss around the word remote, but Greenland laughs quietly at the word. You get off the plane, and the air tastes like a new page. While wandering through Ilulissat, a local told me about the time his sled dog stole his lunch—twice in one day—so don't trust the dogs, unless you want to lose your sandwich. Kayaking between icebergs can sound peaceful until an iceberg flips and you find yourself missing your couch at home. Travelers flock here for northern lights, but forget to mention the mosquitos in summer—bring a net, or end up as a snack. The best hotel in Greenland is not about velvet pillows, but the stories you collect in the lobby, some true, some... less so.
Local weather in Greenland
Spring
cool
Summer
mild & temperate
Autumn
cool
Winter
cold & snowy
Top destinations in Greenland
Sisimiut
Nuuk
Kulusuk
Best places to visit in Greenland
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Travel destination popular things to do or visit in Greenland
Most visitors land in Nuuk and immediately reach for their cameras, only to discover their phone batteries surrender quickly to the cold. Museums in Greenland display more than history; they carry the weight of silence and old fishing hooks, and sometimes you find yourself staring at a sealskin parka, wondering if it would look good back home. If you visit the Ilulissat Icefjord, remember that the ice sings at night, a sound that can keep you awake or lull you into dreams about glaciers chasing you down the street.
Hiking here means more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it means watching out for reindeer crossing your path at the least convenient moment. Some travelers say the best part is the midnight sun, others grumble about their sunburns in places the sun shouldn't reach. The best hotel in Greenland, well, that depends on whether you want a view of the fjord or a radiator that works more than half the time, but let's be honest, if you wanted predictable comfort, you would have stayed home with your cat. Next time, pack more socks. Trust me, you'll thank yourself, or maybe you won't, because your luggage got lost in Copenhagen anyway.
Accommodations in Greenland
Discover the best accommodations for Greenland and start planning your holiday.
