2025 Ilulissat Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Morning: - Visit the Ilulissat Museum 🏛️ to learn about the history and explorer Knud Rasmussen. - Enjoy a walk around the town, popping into local shops 🛍️, and maybe grab some coffee ☕ or a snack 🥐. Afternoon: - Take a guided hike 🥾 to the Sermermiut Valley. Walk along the boardwalk to a viewpoint to observe the magnificent icebergs 🏔️ of the Ilulissat Icefjord. - Absorb the views and take memorable photos 📸. Evening: - Savor a traditional Greenlandic dinner 🍽️ featuring local dishes like reindeer or musk ox. - If it's summer with extended daylight hours, go for a late evening walk to watch the sunset 🌅 over the icefjord. Day 2: Icefjord Boat Tour and Visit to the Glacier Morning: - Join a boat tour 🚤 to get up close to the Ilulissat Icefjord and the vast icebergs calved from the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier. Bundle up! 🧣🧤 Afternoon: - Post-tour, relax with lunch at a cozy café ☕. - Partake in a local workshop or cultural demo to learn about Greenlandic crafts and traditions 🖼️. Evening: - Dinner at a local spot 🍴. - If it's the right season, perhaps chase the Northern Lights 💚 with a guided tour. ### Day 3: Visit the Surrounding Villages and Settlements Morning: - Embark on a guided excursion 🚶♂️ to nearby settlements like Ilimanaq. This usually includes a boat trip 🛥️, giving you another perspective on the region's sea life and icebergs. Afternoon: - Explore Ilimanaq and its historic buildings 🏘️. Understand the community's lifestyle. - Have lunch in Ilimanaq, with traditional or modern cuisine options 🍲. Evening: - Boat back to Ilulissat 🌊. Enjoy the evening light for photography 📷. - A final dinner in Ilulissat 🍽️, reflecting on your adventures. Additional Tips: - Be prepared for changing weather 🌤️➡️🌨️. Keep your plans flexible. - Consider local experiences like dog sledding 🐕, helicopter tours 🚁, or kayaking 🛶. - Respect the environment 🌿 and follow safety guidelines ⚠️. Always check with local operators for the latest on available activities and make bookings in advance to secure your spot! Enjoy your trip! 🧳✨

#fallingseason Do you know September is actually one of the best period for catching northern lights? Not too cold and better weather with clear sky. Also not the peak tourist season. I went to Ilulissat in Greenland and joined a 2 Day 1 Night camping expedition. I followed the guide and hike to a view of beautiful glacier. At the night we saw very beautiful northern lights. It’s a bit tough and challenging during the night as it was quite windy. But I would say it was totally worth it!! Follow my instagram @gm_arctic / @_.gumgug._ (Cantonese content) for more tips:))

#Sign up for hotel test sleeper I originally planned to go to Iceland, but considering that Greenland is right next to Iceland and the flight only takes 3 hours, I decided to fly to Greenland first. I didn't expect it to be so beautiful, with colorful houses 📸👍💯, vast ice caps 📸🌹, and any snapshots are postcards 🌷; tracking and watching whales is exciting 📸❤️… Many hotels are being built on the island, attracting countless tourists due to its unique beauty. #Tourist Destinations

🌊 Crossing the Arctic Circle at 66°33'N, in Greenland's Disko Bay, you'll encounter massive icebergs, spectacular volcanoes, and lush landscapes, along with abundant whales, UNESCO World Heritage glacial fjords, and Inuit culture. This 11-day, 10-night Greenland cruise is a must-experience in your lifetime! ❗【👇Click below to encounter Greenland's summer midnight sun】❗ ✨【Albatross Expedition Cruise】 Departure: Aug 23-30, 2025 | Only one group available! The same expedition cruise ship as National Geographic's research team, circumnavigating West Greenland to explore destinations unreachable by conventional means. Experience the Arctic summer and even have a chance to witness the mystical Northern Lights! 🚁 Scenic Flight: Soar above UNESCO World Heritage glacial fjords from a bird's-eye view, possibly spotting migrating humpback whale pods—capture stunning aerial shots effortlessly! Absolutely breathtaking. 🛶 Eqi Glacier Cruise: Ride a Zodiac to get up close to glaciers and listen to the thunderous sound of calving ice~ 🏕️ Inuit Culture: Visit indigenous villages, learn traditional fishing techniques, and taste unique whale meat delicacies. 【💎Cruise Services】 - All balcony suites - Polar experts providing onboard lectures - 24-hour observation lounge - Full Chinese-language service ❗【👇Click below to encounter Greenland's summer midnight sun】❗

|| Ilulissat, the most surreal place in my eyes. This small town of Ilulissat, with only a few thousand people, is home to the world's most active glaciers and the most dreamy colors of the Arctic. Red, yellow, and blue wooden houses are scattered among the snowfields and icebergs, like fragments of a fairy tale world. Standing by the sea, those small houses lie quietly on the white snow, and time slows down. There is no hustle and bustle of the city, only the whispers of glaciers and the caress of the sea breeze. Standing quietly in front of the glacier, you can quietly feel the loneliness and romance that belongs to Greenland. This place is like a dream, like a fairy tale. And I am really standing on the ice and snow of Greenland, quietly feeling the fairy-tale world!

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🌟Greenland Travel Guide🌟 🌍Destination Overview Greenland, the world's largest island, is located within the Arctic Circle and is an autonomous territory of Denmark. With magnificent glaciers, auroras, and a unique Inuit culture, it's a paradise for adventurers and nature lovers. 📅Best Time to Visit • 🌞April to August: The season of the midnight sun, with almost 24 hours of daylight. Ideal for viewing the midnight sunset and enjoying outdoor activities. • 🌟August to March: Aurora season, with stable weather and frequent aurora activity. 📍Must-See Attractions 1. Ilulissat🏞️ • Ilulissat Icefjord, a World Heritage Site, features icebergs of various shapes and sizes, towering into the sky. • Experience dog sledding, aerial sightseeing, and midnight cruises. 2. Disko Bay🌊 • Known as the "Iceberg Exhibition Hall," it's a great place to see icebergs and whales. 3. Nuuk🏙️ • The capital of Greenland. Visit the Greenland National Museum to learn about local history and culture. 4. Narsarsuaq🌄 • A small village on the south coast, perfect for boat trips and kayaking day tours. You can also visit the ruins of an Eskimo village. 🚀Recommended Itineraries 6-Day Tour • D1: Arrive in Nuuk • D2: Nuuk - Ilulissat • D3: Ilulissat • D4: Eqi Glacier • D5: Ilulissat - Nuuk 8-Day Tour • D1: Fly from Europe to Nuuk • D2: Nuuk • D3: Nuuk - Ilulissat • D4: Ilulissat • D5: Sermeq Kujalleq • D6: Eqi Glacier • D7: Disko Bay • D8: Ilulissat - Return 💡Things to Prepare • Waterproof and breathable shoes👟 • Windproof and rainproof jacket🧥 • Gloves🧤 and sunglasses🕶️ (strong sunlight in summer) • Mosquito repellent and antihistamines (if you are allergic to insect bites) ✈️Transportation and Visa • Greenland does not have an international airport. You need to fly to Copenhagen, Denmark first, and then transfer to Nuuk. • If you do not have a Schengen visa, you need to apply for a Greenland visa separately. 📸Photography Tips • The best time to photograph the aurora and glaciers is in the evening and early morning. Remember to bring a tripod and a wide-angle lens. 🎉Cultural Experiences • Visit Inuit villages and experience traditional life and culture. • Try local delicacies such as Arctic prawns, salmon, and snow crab. 🎉Summary Greenland is a place full of wonder and adventure. Whether it's the aurora, glaciers, or Inuit culture, it's worth exploring. Remember to plan your trip in advance, be prepared, and enjoy this pristine land!

Discover Greenland, a breathtaking Arctic wonderland where towering icebergs, vast glaciers, and remote wilderness create a landscape unlike any other. Explore Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, sail among massive icebergs, and witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Experience Inuit culture in colorful coastal villages, go dog sledding across frozen landscapes, and spot whales in the icy waters. Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquility, this guide takes you through Greenland’s untouched beauty and unique way of life at the edge of the world. #europetrip

Clickbait! I stayed in a lower deck cabin, but the price of an Arctic cruise to Greenland is still over 100,000 yuan. Staying in a lower deck cabin means no spacious balcony, but through the porthole, I could see the huge icebergs outside receding, and my heart was filled with even stronger emotions, as if I were Jack from Titanic. Simply photographing Iceland no longer satisfies my love for the polar regions. I clearly remember that Iceland's Vatnajökull Glacier is said to be the largest glacier in Europe, while Greenland's glaciers are more than ten times larger, and most of them flow directly into the sea. So I wanted to see what it was like, to see what kind of scene the Titanic encountered back then. Eqi Glacier is a very active glacier in Greenland, flowing directly into the sea. So when the ship sails near it, you will encounter a lot of icebergs and ice floes. This was my first time experiencing the charm of icebergs at sea in Greenland.

1/ Autumn at 69°N (Greenland Chronicles #2) It is September, autumn in Greenland. The daytime temperature hovers around zero degrees. The summer crowds of tourists have just faded away, and Ilulissat is exceptionally quiet. This small town, located 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, is warmer than I imagined. It's not about the weather, it's about the human touch here. Ever since I met a friendly Inuit handsome guy on the flight from Kangerlussiyak to Ilulissat on the first day, I have been very happy about the people and things I met here afterwards. First, let me talk about A who gave me a free ride at the airport. When I met A, I had just arrived. However, because I was staying in a B&B, I didn’t have the hotel’s special car to pick me up like other tourists, so I was very confused and alone. I saw tourists getting on the bus in groups of three or five and leaving. It seemed as if I was the only one left, standing at the empty airport gate, waiting for a taxi that would never come. I waited and waited, but the taxi still didn't come. The north wind was blowing below zero degrees, and I was shivering even in my down jacket. A probably saw my miserable condition from a distance, so he came over and asked me where I was going. After I told her the address, she looked confused and tried to find it using her Google map, but still couldn't find it. "It's okay!" She suddenly patted my shoulder confidently, noticing that I missed her car, and said, "Let's go find it together." And so, I got in A's car. That was the first bus I took after arriving in Greenland, and also the first hitchhiking I took in Greenland. A and I chatted in the car while looking for a homestay. During the conversation, I learned that she was She is not Inuit, or even Greenlandic. She is Danish, but because she loves Greenland so much, she comes here to work every summer and stays for four months at a time. A said that she first came to Greenland five years ago and stayed there for a whole summer. When asked what she likes about this place, she said it's not just the scenery, but the simplicity and hospitality of her Inuit neighbors. Ask A if he will leave in the future? She said that if she left, it must be because of "love". As we chatted, the car unknowingly crossed most of the town and finally arrived at the host's house. A waved goodbye to me and said, "See you again if we're lucky." And this “see you again if we’re lucky” was not just talk, because I basically ran into her in the town every day after that. Ilulissat is so small that the city center is basically just one street. You will run into acquaintances every time you turn a corner. Because of this, almost every household in Ilulissat, with thousands of residents, knows each other, and it is common to see groups of three or five chatting on the roadside. Most of the townspeople I occasionally met on the road would smile politely, some would walk with me for a few blocks, or wave goodbye to me in a friendly manner. Life was good during the next few days in Ilulissat. Either I go out to sea to see the icebergs, or I wander around the town. The only drawback is that I was sick, but because I loved this place so much, I felt okay. Anyway, I felt very happy to be surrounded by such beautiful scenery.

1/ Glacier hike At 5:30 in the morning, it was still pitch black outside the window. I got up and went out to the sea to see the glaciers. The glacier we saw this time is called Eai, one of the many glaciers in Greenland. There were four Taiwanese people traveling with us, as well as a Hong Kong auntie who brought her elderly mother. It was a rare opportunity for them to communicate in the same language. Standing on the deck, the group of people could not help but admire the beauty of the icebergs. The two-hour boat ride went by in a flash, and we spent the entire time on the deck watching the sunset and icebergs. After a round of "icebreaking", the captain stopped the ship a few hundred meters outside the glacier. The Eqi Glacier was like a large snow-white curtain, shining under the Arctic sun. Although the glacier is not very large, it is enough to make us feel the insignificance of human beings in front of it. Sitting on the boat, I saw ice falling every half an hour or so, and heard the rumbling sound of the glacier moving every ten minutes or so. This reminded me of the shock I felt when I saw the glaciers in Argentina two years ago. The tour guide explained that the loud rumbling sound was not necessarily the sound of ice falling, but the sound of air released when the ice cracked. She also said humorously: "Perhaps, the air released by the ice may have come from tens of thousands of years ago, who knows!" Everyone in the group laughed. If that's true, maybe I just took a breath of air from the Song Dynasty. Next is lunch next to the glacier. After the boat stopped, the tour guide set up a mini buffet on the boat like a magic trick. Although the food selection is limited and the dishes are very icy, it is really good to eat fresh fish and cabbage in such a beautiful afternoon. The happy time passed very quickly. After more than two hours, the ship was about to set sail back to Ilulissat. On the way back, I chatted with my new German friends on the deck. Looking at the glaciers going away and the ice falling one by one from the glaciers, we all felt sad. Behind this shocking sadness were the signs of global warming. This journey started from myself and ended under the giant screen of nature. It reminded me everywhere how insignificant I am and how selfish human beings are. Perhaps every traveler who has appreciated nature from the bottom of his heart will understand this feeling of helplessness in the shock.

Greenland, the largest island in the world, is a cold and cruel fairyland at the end of the earth The majestic glaciers and fjords, the vast Arctic ice cap, the huge icebergs of various shapes, the excited barking of sled dogs, and the mysterious Inuit people who come before you, everything is in a pure and wild form. This is a secret realm of the North Atlantic that very few have seen, with 2/3 of the island within the Arctic Circle and over 80% of the land covered by ice and snow. Here live whales, seals, Arctic hares, muskoxen, and polar bears, among other Arctic animals, and there are more than 240 days a year when you can see the Northern Lights. 📍 Kangerlussuaq, with its endless glaciers, inland ice caps, Arctic tundra, and rich Arctic wildlife, is a paradise for hikers. 📍 Greenland Ice Cap, where you can enjoy the endless ice fields, blue streams, waterfalls, and lakes, a pure Arctic world. 📍 Ilulissat Glacier, witness the most active glacier in the northern hemisphere, with deep fjords and huge icebergs that are magnificent and enchanting. 📍 Disko Bay, facing the clear sea breeze, in pursuit of humpback and minke whales, where midnight sun and the azure glaciers reflect each other. 📍 Greenland's perennial glaciers, put on crampons, and venture into the unexplored depths of the mysterious glaciers. 📍 Eqi Glacier, enjoy the spectacular sight of glacier calving up close, immersed in the wonders of the Arctic ice sea. 🔖 8-Day 7-Night In-Depth Itinerary D1 Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq, heading to explore the Greenland Ice Cap D2 Head to Ilulissat, the glacier capital of Greenland Island, and visit the town surrounded by glaciers D3 Head to Ilulissat Icefjord, admire the most active Ilulissat Glacier in the northern hemisphere D4 Head to Disko Bay, take a special boat out to sea for whale watching, enjoy the midnight sun and huge icebergs D5 Head to explore the mysterious perennial glaciers of Greenland, and appreciate the beauty of the wilderness in the depths of the glaciers D6 Take a specially made boat to Eqi Glacier, and watch the shocking process of iceberg calving up close D7 Free time in Ilulissat, you can hike or taste Greenlandic cuisine and coffee D8 Return from Ilulissat to Copenhagen 8-Day 7-Night In-Depth Glacier Exploration of the Greenland Archipelago Get close to the vivid and natural Arctic world

📍Greenland Island·Ilulissat 🔖Ilulissat Icefjord · The most active Ilulissat glacier in the Northern Hemisphere Produces nearly 40 million tons of ice blocks every day The ice grows more than 35 cubic kilometers each year Exceeding any other glacier outside of Antarctica · This is also the most beautiful Arctic ice fjord in the world Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List The spectacular fjord, massive glacier, and boundless ocean Display the vast and enchanting natural landscape of the Arctic region · Sailing out to sea on a special vessel, when passing through the profound fjord Huge icebergs stack before your eyes Blue ice floats on the gem-like deep sea surface The twilight renders the entire sky into a pinkish-purple hue It's as if the world stands still at this moment · Admiring the huge icebergs and glaciers up close The bluish icebergs refract dazzling light, like a dream When massive ice blocks break off and slide down from the glacier It's like the roar of nature, echoing in the ears, reaching straight to the soul · Under the illumination of the midnight sun Humpback whales and minke whales leap from the sea surface, splashing water Encountering these giant creatures, akin to ocean spirits Is undoubtedly a moment that is hard to forget in a lifetime

I highly recommend hiking in Ilulissat Kangerlua, Greenland: yellow line → green line → blue line → red line. So spectacular, the site was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2004. You have to pass through a swamp, so be careful. There are a lot of blackberries on the mountain, you can try it. Because you are viewing the floating ice river, you must take good eye protection measures. #Icefjord

When traveling to Greenland, it is best to charter a boat to view the glaciers. The Eqi Glacier in Ilulissat is a must-see. The boat shuttles between icebergs and heads for the glacier estuary covered with floating ice, which is thrilling. The rumble before the glacier collapses and the huge sound and waves caused when it falls into the sea are very shocking. We stayed in front of the glacier for about 3 hours and saw many glacier collapses. The scene was spectacular📸, and it also reminded us of the importance of protecting nature... #glacier

This restaurant requires reservations in advance. The traditional meals are served with bread. Each piece of meat is only marinated, which is quite unusual...

Take a boat from Ilulissat city to Oqaatsut, which takes about 30 minutes. After changing the equipment, you can start kayaking. You can also take photos with Iceberg along the way. It is an amazing experience.

Location: Ilulissat Experience: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE” ILULISSAT ICEBERG ‘’ Follow me to see my travel experiences recorded and shared! It's worth taking a trip to experience the beauty of the glacier!

I usually like traveling, so it was one of the places on my bucket list that I had to visit. The North Pole was a very long trip for me. I went to Greenland, which I had planned. I was worried that small light aircraft might not be able to take off due to climate change, but fortunately I was able to board. The photos are from Ilulissat. The wonderful glaciers that I had only seen in documentary programs were floating in the real ocean, and it was a trip where I felt the mystery of nature. This is the world's largest island located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean in northeastern North America, and 85% of the entire country is covered with icebergs. It was the land where the Eskimos lived, and it is now part of Denmark. It was a very mysterious place, and it is the best tourist attraction that I will remember for the rest of my life. #Overseas travel #North Pole #Ilulissat #Greenland #greenland #travel #attraction