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GREENLAND
  General information
Capital Nuuk (Godthåb)
Currency Danish krone (DKK)
Area 2.166.086 square km
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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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History, Practical info
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Weather in Greenland and when to go
Greenland has an arctic climate with severe winters and mild summers, especially in regions which are surrounded by the mountain crest and are sheltered from the dominant winds. The northern parts of the country, and much of the interior, have real Arctic conditions, with the temperatures which rise above freezing for short time in the summer. However, there are great variations in the weather from region to region. Temperatures do not cross 10° C (50° F) in the warmest summer days, but the temperatures in southern part of the country can rise to more than 20° C (68° F) in June, July or August. Precipitation, mostly snow, is moderately heavy around the coast.
The climate on the land is influenced by the sea around Greenland. During the summer months it is warmest and driest in the middle of the country, which lies closest to the ice sheet. In the whole country the weather is locally changeable and can vary from fjord to fjord and from one valley to the next.
Weather conditions in all parts of the country can become dangerous when there is a combination of a low temperature and a strong wind.
Top places of interest and picks
Nuuk Town (Godthåb)
Nuuk – the largest city of Greenland is also the capital city of the country.
Nuuk Kunstmuseum (The Museum of Arts - art and crafts museum)
National Museum of Greenland
Nuuk Cathedral - this cathedral was founded in 1849 and now is a landscape of the capital city.
Hans Egede Church
Hans Egede Statue - is located in the Old Nuuk area. Missionary Hans Egede founded Nuuk in 1728.
Narsaq
Narsaq – is the Green paradise of Greenland. You will find many picturesque landscapes. Do not miss the Nanortalik hiking route.
Kangerlussuaq
Kangerlussuaq - you will find this beautiful settlement in west Greenland. Located at the head of a fjord Kangerlussuaq
We recommend you to see the Peak of Sugar Loaf 350 m above sea level.
Ilulissat
200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle is this famous tourist resort with Jakobshavn Isbræ glacier in the east part (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004). Ilulissat Icefjord is one of the Greenland's biggest natural attraction thanks to the fjord's gigantic icebergs.
Ilulissat Icefjord (called also the sea mouth of Sermeq Kujalleq because its ice cap reaches the sea) belongs to the glacier Sermeq Kujalleq. This glacier is one of the fastest glaciers in the world.
Qasigiannguit
Town Qasigannguit is located in Disko Bay - south of Ilulissat Isfjord (Ice Fjord). The main activity is shrimp fishing.
If you like the historical facts, you can visit the Museum in the Egede house. There is Greenland's oldest wooden house.
Among the attractions belong the dog sled season (December) and whale spotting (July – October). But the whole area around Qasigannguit is breathtaking. You can enjoy adrenaline outdoor adventure (mountain biking, hiking, climbing).
Tasilaq (Tasiilaq) – Ammassalik – close to the arctic circle
Kulusuk
Kulusuk is an island in the East Greenland. This small rocky island is popular for mountains and beautiful fjords, surrounded by icebergs.
Qilakitsoq
Qilakitsoq - is a place where well-preserved mummies from over 500 years ago were discovered.
Uummannaq
Uummannaq is one of the well known glacier-rich areas in the world. It is located in northwestern Greenland. The town is bordered by Uummannaq Mountain with the height of 1170m.
The town museum
The church
Santa Clause´s summer residence
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