Places to Visit
Ilulissat Ice-fjord
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, it is a berg-strewn part of a coast in the Disko Bay. Here the icebergs break away from the glaciers and float towards the coastal waters. This natural phenomena is a rare sighting. People flock to this palce from near and far to watch this natural spectacle. Sermeq Kujalleq, a huge glacier that is over five kilometers wide and one kilometer thick is in the bay.
Uunartoq Hot Springs
Greenland has a lot of hot springs but the ones found at Uunartoq are just perfect for bathing. Three natural hot springs merge into one small pool. You can enjoy a hot bath surrounded by huge icebergs and magnificent mountain peaks- a rare phenomena.
Aurora Borealis- The Northern Lights
This natural spectacle is rare and breathtaking- where the electrically charged particles of the sun enter the earth’s atmosphere creating a curtain of magnificent light. The best time to see this once-in-a-lifetime phenomena is between November and March as the nights are clearer. Qaqortoq, Ittoqqortoormiit and Kangerlussuaq have the best views.
Nuuk
The capital city of Greenland, Nuuk proves to be a departure point for trips going to Godthaab Fjord, a beautiful part of the country. There are many historical sights worth visiting in Nuuk including Greenland National Museum, which has a great collection of kayaks, carvings, hunting equipment and Vikings finds. It also houses 500-year-old mummies of children and women.
Tasiilaq
It is located on the island of Ammassalik nestled in the middle of stunning scenery of a fjord with towering mountains serving as a backdrop. There are many hikes leading to the Flower Valley near the town. One can also indulge in winter adventure activities like skiing and dog-sled tours, sea kayaking between icebergs, fishing and whale watching.
