last edited Dec 11, 2019
What to See in Greenland
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Location
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Greenland has three sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
- Ilulissat Icefjord (2004):
- Nipisat Island (2018):
- Kujataa** (2017): This is both the natural heritage (the "typical" landscapes) and the historical-cultural heritage (agriculture) of southern Greenland. The site is inscribed on the UNESCO list.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
- Nuuk :
- Tasiilaq :
Natural Heritage
Recommended
Ilulissat Icefjord
★★★ This beautiful ("glacial") fjord in western Greenland is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its glacier flowing into the sea is one of the…
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Nuuk
★★ Home to a third of the island's total population, this is Greenland's "capital" and its cultural, economic, and commercial hub. It features…
Northeast Greenland National Park
★★ The largest national park in the world (almost twice the size of France!) and the only one in Greenland. Wild and remote, it's only…
Qinngua Valley
★★ This valley, the warmest spot on the island, is home to Greenland's only forest. You can take a walk there.
Hvalsey Church
★ On the shore of the fjord of the same name in southern Greenland, the ruins of this stone church are the oldest trace of Viking…
Nipisat Island
★ This uninhabited island (along with the facing mainland area) is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its archaeological remains spanning 4,200…
Ilulissat
★ The third-largest settlement in Greenland has become "touristy" as it serves as the starting point for the Ilulissat Icefjord and its…
Narsarsuaq
★ In addition to being home to Greenland's only arboretum, the village serves as a base for all possible outdoor activities in the region…
Qassiarsuk
★ This is where Erik the Red established the island’s first Viking settlement in the 10th century. A few (rare) archaeological traces…
Tasiilaq
★ Formerly known as Ammassalikk, this town on Greenland’s east coast, nestled at the head of its fjord, serves as a base for exploring…
Upernavik
★ One of the northernmost settlements in Greenland. A chance to discover Inuit culture and enjoy various outdoor activities, from kayaking to…
Uummannaq
★ Plenty of nature activities (skiing, fishing, whale watching, etc.) around this small town on the northwest coast of Greenland.