Holidays to Greenland
The world's largest island sitting to the north east of Canada, Greenland sits three quarters in the Arctic Circle . Above all it is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark.
On a holiday to Greenland, the main tourism attractions here include dog sledding, whale watching, meeting the Inuit people and adventure snow shoeing and kayaking. Wildlife found here include Polar Bears and Musk Ox.
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Holidays to Greenland
The world's largest island sitting to the north east of Canada, Greenland sits three quarters in the Arctic Circle . Above all it is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark.
On a holiday to Greenland, the main tourism attractions here include dog sledding, whale watching, meeting the Inuit people and adventure snow shoeing and kayaking. Wildlife found here include Polar Bears and Musk Ox.
Polar Bear in the Arctic
History of Greenland
Greenland has a long history and has been inhabited since 2500 BC. Norsemen settled here in the 10th century followed by Inuit people in the 13th century. In the early 18th century contact was re-built with Scandinavia and Denmark ruled it from then. Greenland became a Danish colony back 1814.
Today's culture is a blend of Scandinavian and Inuit history and the main trade of this remote land is fishing and fish exports. Sitting between the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean with the Baffin Sea separating it from Canada, Greenland is one of the most sparsely populated nations on earth. Above all, 81% of the land is covered by sheet ice.
Kangamiut Villlage, Greenland
Wildlife and Wilderness Holidays to Greenland
Visit Greenland and experience a wildlife and wilderness holiday. When to go depends on the activities you are interested in. For example, the main summer season is May to September when temperatures in the west can be 5 - 15C. Disko Bay experiences the Midnight Sun from 20 May to 25 July. Alternatively, the winter runs from October to January when 24 hour darkness provides an amazing backdrop to the northern lights and temperatures average between -5 and -30C. Feb - May is the best time for dog sledding with good snow conditions and increasing daylight.
Dog Sledding, Greenland
Elephant Foot Glacier, Greenland
Ilulissat Holidays
One of the best places to experience this untouched wilderness is on the west coast and the town of Ilulissat. The town is next to UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed Ilulissat Icefjord which deposits a staggering 20 billion tonnes of icebergs into the sea every year. Here you will see massive chunks of ice thunder into the seas below. Certainly this is an experience that will stay with you. After that participate in a nighttime hunt for the Northern Lights. Other examples of winter activities is dogsledding, taking a boat trip among spectacular icebergs that are uniquely blue due to their age. In addition keep an eye out for the extensive wildlife that thrives in Greenland's wilderness from seals and oxen to whales and sea eagles.
Ilulissat Icefjord
Greenland in Summer
The short summer months of July and August offer offer a chance to see Arctic flora dazzle in an explosion of colour . Picturesque hiking trails, sailing and fishing trips are some of the highlights of a summer in Greenland. Additionally the sun never sets so you can stretch out your day and embark on iceberg cruises, hikes and visits to hunter’s settlements.
Greenland in Summer
Expedition Cruises to Greenland
Take an expedition cruise and experience spectacular mountain peaks, dramatic fjords and glaciers. Starting in Norway's Svalbard Archipelago you will see some incredible wildlife such as polar bears, narwhals as well as Inuit people. In addition, Zodiac cruises and kayak paddles will take you to trappers’ camps and long-since-used whaling stations. After that, the Midnight Sun will lead you south, across the Denmark Strait to Iceland and the end of your voyage.
Expedition, Greenland
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