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11.01.10 “Cruise & Hotel” – New cruise concept in Disko Bay
Disko Line makes it easy to book a cruise in Disko Bay with its new “Cruise & Hotel” concept. This concept is the first of its kind in Greenland.
Disko Line makes it easy to book a cruise in Disko Bay with its new “Cruise & Hotel” concept. This concept is the first of its kind in Greenland.
22.12.09 My childhood Christmas in a village in Greenland
Petrine Karolussen, 29, grew up in a small settlement and describes here a traditional Christmas from her childhood.
Petrine Karolussen, 29, grew up in a small settlement and describes here a traditional Christmas from her childhood.
22.12.09 Dogsled journey at Liverpool Land
It’s as if time stands still as the sled glides low and crunches over the fjord ice with sunshine as far as the eye can see. A moment later, the weather changes and we’re forced to take shelter in the nearest hunter’s hut. In such situations you discover how small you really are in the great Greenlandic wilderness. East Greenland is an amalgam of scenic beauty and harsh unpredictability. That’s what makes it so exciting
It’s as if time stands still as the sled glides low and crunches over the fjord ice with sunshine as far as the eye can see. A moment later, the weather changes and we’re forced to take shelter in the nearest hunter’s hut. In such situations you discover how small you really are in the great Greenlandic wilderness. East Greenland is an amalgam of scenic beauty and harsh unpredictability. That’s what makes it so exciting
22.12.09 Nuuk: Greenland's overlooked capital
Many visitors give South Greenland or North Greenland and Disko Bay highest priority when on an adventure holiday in Greenland. However, don't forget Greenland's capital in between - Nuuk really does have a lot to offer.
Many visitors give South Greenland or North Greenland and Disko Bay highest priority when on an adventure holiday in Greenland. However, don't forget Greenland's capital in between - Nuuk really does have a lot to offer.
18.11.09 Arctic Light - Photos from the frozen north
In his book Arctic Light, photographer and author Uri Golman describes the incredibly beautiful scenery in Greenland.
In his book Arctic Light, photographer and author Uri Golman describes the incredibly beautiful scenery in Greenland.
18.11.09 Unforgettable heli-skiing in West Greenland
Kevin plants the flag in the deep snow while the rotor blades whirr round in the cold clear air. The altimeter reads 808 metres and Frederik, our pilot, has settled the skids in the snow on top of the fell in the glacial Hamburgerland near Maniitsoq.
Kevin plants the flag in the deep snow while the rotor blades whirr round in the cold clear air. The altimeter reads 808 metres and Frederik, our pilot, has settled the skids in the snow on top of the fell in the glacial Hamburgerland near Maniitsoq.
18.11.09 Coveted Nordic food award to Hotel Arctic in Greenland
The New Nordic Food diploma has been awarded this year to Hotel Arctic in Greenland. The winner receives an Honorary Diploma and accompanying prize money amounting to DKK 100,000. The Honorary Diploma is awarded under the auspices of the Nordic Council of Ministers' New Nordic Food programme. This year seven candidates competed for the diploma, the theme of which was culture and design associated with food and food culture.
The New Nordic Food diploma has been awarded this year to Hotel Arctic in Greenland. The winner receives an Honorary Diploma and accompanying prize money amounting to DKK 100,000. The Honorary Diploma is awarded under the auspices of the Nordic Council of Ministers' New Nordic Food programme. This year seven candidates competed for the diploma, the theme of which was culture and design associated with food and food culture.
29.10.09 Sail north from Disko Bay to spectacular Uummannaq
Not only is the sailing trip one of the most picturesque in Greenland – but so is the destination: The town of Uummannaq at the foot of the heart-shaped fell, surrounded by sounds and fjords in a landscape framed by steep-sided mountains.
Not only is the sailing trip one of the most picturesque in Greenland – but so is the destination: The town of Uummannaq at the foot of the heart-shaped fell, surrounded by sounds and fjords in a landscape framed by steep-sided mountains.
29.10.09 Mamartut - mmm... delicious
Midway between the fells and the icebergs north of the Arctic Circle, you’ll find fantastic cuisine based on Greenlandic ingredients from the fells and the sea. Organically produced, due to the fact that the food stems from the cleanest and most remote region of nature in the world, these delights are sure to provide a good feeling, not least in your belly.
Midway between the fells and the icebergs north of the Arctic Circle, you’ll find fantastic cuisine based on Greenlandic ingredients from the fells and the sea. Organically produced, due to the fact that the food stems from the cleanest and most remote region of nature in the world, these delights are sure to provide a good feeling, not least in your belly.
29.10.09 Find home - find East Greenland
Seeing East Greenland's towering fells and straining peaks breaking through the Ice Sheet in the wistful reddish light of the morning sun is just like coming home.
Seeing East Greenland's towering fells and straining peaks breaking through the Ice Sheet in the wistful reddish light of the morning sun is just like coming home.
16.09.09 In the fertile lands of the Norse settlers
On a week’s Bed & Breakfast holiday in South Greenland you’ll experience life amongst the sheep farmers in the area at first hand – whilst travelling in the landscape in which Norse explorers settled around 1000 years ago: dramatic, sheer, fertile, saturated by colours – and spectacularly beautiful.
On a week’s Bed & Breakfast holiday in South Greenland you’ll experience life amongst the sheep farmers in the area at first hand – whilst travelling in the landscape in which Norse explorers settled around 1000 years ago: dramatic, sheer, fertile, saturated by colours – and spectacularly beautiful.
16.09.09 The trip provides its own reward
Lyngmarksbræen is situated high up in the fells on Qeqertarsuaq, and those that venture up onto the glacier are handsomely rewarded. However, the reward is not just reserved for climbers at the top of the fell - it's there in every step you take on the route to the top.
Lyngmarksbræen is situated high up in the fells on Qeqertarsuaq, and those that venture up onto the glacier are handsomely rewarded. However, the reward is not just reserved for climbers at the top of the fell - it's there in every step you take on the route to the top.
16.09.09 Kangerlussuaq - the gateway to adventure
I breathe in deeply. The air is dry, fresh and spiced with the herbs of the fells; warmed by the Arctic sun; cleansed by the Arctic seas and ice.
I breathe in deeply. The air is dry, fresh and spiced with the herbs of the fells; warmed by the Arctic sun; cleansed by the Arctic seas and ice.
18.08.09 The Icefjord puts things into perspective
The tent canvas flaps in the wind. A mosquito buzzes lazily around me before finding peace and quiet somewhere else. Then silence. Absolute silence.
The tent canvas flaps in the wind. A mosquito buzzes lazily around me before finding peace and quiet somewhere else. Then silence. Absolute silence.
18.08.09 Big Wall Climbing in South Greenland
Every year the numerous vertical mountainsides in South Greenland attract climbers from all over the world. The summer of 2009 has been no exception.
Every year the numerous vertical mountainsides in South Greenland attract climbers from all over the world. The summer of 2009 has been no exception.
18.08.09 Exclusive theme cruise: The Norse settlers in Greenland and North America
Sail on Hurtigruten’s newest ship, M/S Fram, for a voyage of 18 days from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to New York, USA, under the leadership of the Norwegian professor Benedicte Ingstad. On 22 September 2009 a quite unique cruise will depart from Kangerlussuaq on Greenland’s west coast. The cruise initially heads south, then west and then south once more and features 18 days of adventures and fascinating lectures of high quality.
Sail on Hurtigruten’s newest ship, M/S Fram, for a voyage of 18 days from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to New York, USA, under the leadership of the Norwegian professor Benedicte Ingstad. On 22 September 2009 a quite unique cruise will depart from Kangerlussuaq on Greenland’s west coast. The cruise initially heads south, then west and then south once more and features 18 days of adventures and fascinating lectures of high quality.
18.08.09 "3913 Tasiilaq" - quite a book!
The author, photographer and museum manager Ole G. Jensen has produced a gem of a photographic portrait of the town of Tasiilaq on Greenland’s east coast. The book is an appetiser if you haven’t been to Tasiilaq, and an attractive confirmation of beautiful moments and experiences in time if indeed you’ve been there before.
The author, photographer and museum manager Ole G. Jensen has produced a gem of a photographic portrait of the town of Tasiilaq on Greenland’s east coast. The book is an appetiser if you haven’t been to Tasiilaq, and an attractive confirmation of beautiful moments and experiences in time if indeed you’ve been there before.
18.08.09 The ultimate gift: Visiting Santa Claus
It just doesn’t get any better than this if you’re four, six or eight years of age: Visit Greenland and find Santa Claus in his great white world!
It just doesn’t get any better than this if you’re four, six or eight years of age: Visit Greenland and find Santa Claus in his great white world!
18.08.09 A night in a tent on the Ice Sheet
Only few have visited the Inland Ice - and even fewer have stayed overnight on it. But now, the opportunity is here.
Only few have visited the Inland Ice - and even fewer have stayed overnight on it. But now, the opportunity is here.
29.07.09 Hiking in Nuuk’s hinterland
Coffee is brewing merrily in the Trangia pot whilst we cool our aching feet in the crystal clear waters of the bubbling brook that meanders its way past our tent that we’ve pitched in the middle of nowhere a long way from Greenland’s capital, Nuuk.
Coffee is brewing merrily in the Trangia pot whilst we cool our aching feet in the crystal clear waters of the bubbling brook that meanders its way past our tent that we’ve pitched in the middle of nowhere a long way from Greenland’s capital, Nuuk.
29.07.09 Travel to East Greenland via Iceland
In East Greenland you cannot fail to marvel at the region’s unique beauty. Its nature, population and settlements provide an overall picture of a culture that is more original and traditional than anywhere else in Greenland.
In East Greenland you cannot fail to marvel at the region’s unique beauty. Its nature, population and settlements provide an overall picture of a culture that is more original and traditional than anywhere else in Greenland.
29.07.09 Experience Greenland’s coastline with Arctic Umiaq Line
Onboard the coastal “buses” you can meet the population of Greenland that is also on the move. The sailing route follows the coastline and the view is constantly changing. Travellers pass the time in the lounge reading, playing cards or watching videos, whilst happy children of all ages romp around them.
Onboard the coastal “buses” you can meet the population of Greenland that is also on the move. The sailing route follows the coastline and the view is constantly changing. Travellers pass the time in the lounge reading, playing cards or watching videos, whilst happy children of all ages romp around them.
29.07.09 Summer 2009: How to get to Greenland
Greenland is the world’s largest island and the country in the world that lies closest to the North Pole.
Greenland is the world’s largest island and the country in the world that lies closest to the North Pole.
12.05.09 Climate changes with the FRAM and Dr. David Holland
Guests joining Hurtigruten's June 23rd departure of its 12-day Greenland voyage, will have the added perk of traveling with Dr. David Holland, the director of the Center for Atmosphere-Ocean Science (CAOS) and Professor of Mathematics at NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
Guests joining Hurtigruten's June 23rd departure of its 12-day Greenland voyage, will have the added perk of traveling with Dr. David Holland, the director of the Center for Atmosphere-Ocean Science (CAOS) and Professor of Mathematics at NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
01.10.08 Air Iceland to open new route to Ilulissat in 2009
The Icelandic airline Air Iceland will be opening a new route from Iceland’s international airport, Keflavik, to Ilulissat from next year, according to an announcement made by Managing Director Árni Gunnarsson to greenland.com in conjunction with the travel trade fair Vestnorden Travel Mart, which was held in Reykjavik in September.
The Icelandic airline Air Iceland will be opening a new route from Iceland’s international airport, Keflavik, to Ilulissat from next year, according to an announcement made by Managing Director Árni Gunnarsson to greenland.com in conjunction with the travel trade fair Vestnorden Travel Mart, which was held in Reykjavik in September.
18.08.08 New tourist attraction near Nuuk: A Hernnhut church on Uummannaq island
Within the last six years Nuuk commune has spent a month every summer to restore the old churh in the capital municipality. This church had been listed some 30 years ago. This restoration project is now complete. The Herrnhut (Moravian) church is to be opened during the fall of 2008 by the major of Nuuk.
Within the last six years Nuuk commune has spent a month every summer to restore the old churh in the capital municipality. This church had been listed some 30 years ago. This restoration project is now complete. The Herrnhut (Moravian) church is to be opened during the fall of 2008 by the major of Nuuk.
04.07.08 A new exhibition about lifestyle and class lines at Greenland National Museum
This new exhibit is called lifestyle and class lines during the colonial era. This exhibit opened on Greenland’s national day on the 21st. Of June 2008.
This new exhibit is called lifestyle and class lines during the colonial era. This exhibit opened on Greenland’s national day on the 21st. Of June 2008.
03.07.08 A young ambitious artist exhibits in ”Katuaq” this summer.
This summer, the Cultural Centre of Greenland, Katuaq, presents the works of a well-educated artist. Maria Paninguak´ Kjærulff is 28 years old; she grew up in the capital of Greenland, Nuuk. Maria has a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art & Design University. She also took a semester in Cooper Union School of Art in New York.
This summer, the Cultural Centre of Greenland, Katuaq, presents the works of a well-educated artist. Maria Paninguak´ Kjærulff is 28 years old; she grew up in the capital of Greenland, Nuuk. Maria has a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art & Design University. She also took a semester in Cooper Union School of Art in New York.
03.07.08 Ipiutaq Guest Farm in South Greenland - a different vacation experience
Ipiutaq is a lovely sheep farm located in an area of stunning wilderness in South Greenland. Greenland.com has asked French-born Agathe Devisme, who is the female half of the married couple behind the farm, to describe what it is that makes the place ideal as a guest farm.
Ipiutaq is a lovely sheep farm located in an area of stunning wilderness in South Greenland. Greenland.com has asked French-born Agathe Devisme, who is the female half of the married couple behind the farm, to describe what it is that makes the place ideal as a guest farm.
03.07.08 Greenland Impressions: Realities of Global Warming
In the summer of 2007, Luc Hardy led a 9-man expedition to Greenland that included scientists and children.
In the summer of 2007, Luc Hardy led a 9-man expedition to Greenland that included scientists and children.
03.07.08 Travelling to Greenland in March
By Cornelia Droege, Switzerland - winner of the greenland.com competition for the best travel tips.
By Cornelia Droege, Switzerland - winner of the greenland.com competition for the best travel tips.
03.07.08 How to travel to Greenland by air
It is easier to travel to Greenland than you might think. Read here how to...
It is easier to travel to Greenland than you might think. Read here how to...
03.07.08 Hotel Arctic launches new website with webcam
Greenland's most popular hotel, Hotel Arctic in Ilulissat, has just launched a new website, one of the new functions of which is a webcam that looks out onto the Icefjord, the town's UNESCO heritage-listed pride and joy.
Greenland's most popular hotel, Hotel Arctic in Ilulissat, has just launched a new website, one of the new functions of which is a webcam that looks out onto the Icefjord, the town's UNESCO heritage-listed pride and joy.
01.07.08 A museum in an abandoned village takes you back in time
A member of Qoorngoq’s friends, Line Dalentoft, tells that during the summer the museum will open on the second floor in Qoornoq’s church near Nuuk.
A member of Qoorngoq’s friends, Line Dalentoft, tells that during the summer the museum will open on the second floor in Qoornoq’s church near Nuuk.
26.06.08 Juuju the seal cub
Thirty year-old John Josefsen from Paamiut had a surprise when he was sitting in his skiff South of Greenland’s capital Nuuk getting himself something to eat.
Thirty year-old John Josefsen from Paamiut had a surprise when he was sitting in his skiff South of Greenland’s capital Nuuk getting himself something to eat.
02.04.08 How to travel to Greenland via Iceland
US TRAVELERS: So you planned to travel to the Arctic this year with Air Greenland's route from Baltimore to Kangerlussuaq. A service which unfortunately is suspended now...
US TRAVELERS: So you planned to travel to the Arctic this year with Air Greenland's route from Baltimore to Kangerlussuaq. A service which unfortunately is suspended now...
23.03.08 White-tailed eagles in Greenland: Masters of the skies
There is almost certainly no more admirable or magnificent bird in Greenland than the white-tailed eagle. Its existence in Greenland has been the stuff of myths and legends for centuries, and today both locals and visitors still stare in wonder when it calmly and graciously glides overhead with its more than two-metre wide wingspan.
There is almost certainly no more admirable or magnificent bird in Greenland than the white-tailed eagle. Its existence in Greenland has been the stuff of myths and legends for centuries, and today both locals and visitors still stare in wonder when it calmly and graciously glides overhead with its more than two-metre wide wingspan.
21.03.08 Greenland's history told in a cartoon strip
At the end of summer 2008 the Greenlandic drawer and artist Nuka Godtfredsen expects to launch the first cartoon strips on life in Greenland prior to Danish colonisation in the 18th century. This will take place in close collaboration with the Danish National Museum, the publishers Ilinniusiorfik and the Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq.
At the end of summer 2008 the Greenlandic drawer and artist Nuka Godtfredsen expects to launch the first cartoon strips on life in Greenland prior to Danish colonisation in the 18th century. This will take place in close collaboration with the Danish National Museum, the publishers Ilinniusiorfik and the Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq.
20.03.08 Nuuk Snow Festival takes place in March
Nuuk Snow Festival is an annual event in which creative sculptors have 4 days in which to create fantastic works and constructions from snow. Large compacted blocks of snow, which measure 3 metres in all three dimensions are transformed into imaginative snow sculptures before being judged by a jury consisting of architects and artists.
Nuuk Snow Festival is an annual event in which creative sculptors have 4 days in which to create fantastic works and constructions from snow. Large compacted blocks of snow, which measure 3 metres in all three dimensions are transformed into imaginative snow sculptures before being judged by a jury consisting of architects and artists.
19.03.08 New issue of Greenland Today hits the streets
The first international magazine about Greenland, 'Greenland Today', was published in November 2007. The aim of the magazine is to create interest and debate with regard to Greenland and it includes travel reports and articles about art, the environment, politics and culture in Greenland.
The first international magazine about Greenland, 'Greenland Today', was published in November 2007. The aim of the magazine is to create interest and debate with regard to Greenland and it includes travel reports and articles about art, the environment, politics and culture in Greenland.
18.03.08 Winter break in Ilulissat and Kangerlussuaq
Greenland Travel offers an eight-day package of pure adventure in North Greenland, where travellers will be able to visit the impressive birthplace of the icebergs in Ilulissat and experience the culture of Greenland.
Greenland Travel offers an eight-day package of pure adventure in North Greenland, where travellers will be able to visit the impressive birthplace of the icebergs in Ilulissat and experience the culture of Greenland.
17.03.08 Travel tip: Cruise the Atlantic from Denmark to Greenland
At the beginning of June, Albatros Travel is arranging a unique transatlantic cruise lasting 16 days from Copenhagen to Greenland via Bergen (Norway), the Faeroe Islands, Vestmanna Islands, Iceland, Cape Farewell and Kangerlussuaq.
At the beginning of June, Albatros Travel is arranging a unique transatlantic cruise lasting 16 days from Copenhagen to Greenland via Bergen (Norway), the Faeroe Islands, Vestmanna Islands, Iceland, Cape Farewell and Kangerlussuaq.
16.03.08 Ice fishing the East Greenlandic way
When the ice appears on the fjords in Ammassalik from the middle of December, ice fishing can begin. Initially this takes place close to the town and the settlements, but as the snow makes valleys and mountain passes passable for dogsleds, more and more fishing takes place in the fjords further afield.
When the ice appears on the fjords in Ammassalik from the middle of December, ice fishing can begin. Initially this takes place close to the town and the settlements, but as the snow makes valleys and mountain passes passable for dogsleds, more and more fishing takes place in the fjords further afield.
13.01.08 Winners of the photo competition
The 10 winners of www.greenland.com's photo competition has now been drawn!
The 10 winners of www.greenland.com's photo competition has now been drawn!
20.12.07 Delicious lamb recipe by Greenlandic master chef
Chef Jeppe Ejvind Nielsen has won the national championships for chefs two years running and is famous in Greenland for his innovative dishes in which Greenlandic ingredients make up the primary constituents without in any way eschewing foreign products.
Chef Jeppe Ejvind Nielsen has won the national championships for chefs two years running and is famous in Greenland for his innovative dishes in which Greenlandic ingredients make up the primary constituents without in any way eschewing foreign products.
19.12.07 East Greenland seen through the lens of a nature photographer
Greenland.com has the great pleasure of being able to present a series of photographs from East Greenland taken by nature photographer Morten Hilmer. Since 2005 he has been a member of the Sirius Patrol – a unit under the Danish armed forces that patrols all of Northeast Greenland on traditionally built dogsleds.
Greenland.com has the great pleasure of being able to present a series of photographs from East Greenland taken by nature photographer Morten Hilmer. Since 2005 he has been a member of the Sirius Patrol – a unit under the Danish armed forces that patrols all of Northeast Greenland on traditionally built dogsleds.
14.12.07 Celebrating Christmas in Greenland
Greenland is the home of Santa Claus, so Christmas is of course a major celebration here. As in many other parts of the world, preparations for Christmas take place throughout the month of December: Christmas decorations are cut out, biscuits and cakes are baked and a Christmas tree has to be chosen...
Greenland is the home of Santa Claus, so Christmas is of course a major celebration here. As in many other parts of the world, preparations for Christmas take place throughout the month of December: Christmas decorations are cut out, biscuits and cakes are baked and a Christmas tree has to be chosen...
05.12.07 The world’s toughest cross-country ski race: Arctic Circle Race
The Arctic Circle Race is a cross-country ski race starting from Sisimiut, which lies north of the Arctic Circle. The race takes place every year and skiers from all over the world compete against each other in the classic cross-country style. In 2008 the race will be held from 1 – 8 April, and there is still time to sign up to take part in the race.
The Arctic Circle Race is a cross-country ski race starting from Sisimiut, which lies north of the Arctic Circle. The race takes place every year and skiers from all over the world compete against each other in the classic cross-country style. In 2008 the race will be held from 1 – 8 April, and there is still time to sign up to take part in the race.
03.12.07 Dogsled tour in East Greenland’s Liverpool Land
If you would like to experience Greenland at its most beautiful and dramatic, then travel to the east coast and the unique area known as Liverpool Land. This area is characterised by huge mountains and glaciers and the Ice Sheet is very close by.
If you would like to experience Greenland at its most beautiful and dramatic, then travel to the east coast and the unique area known as Liverpool Land. This area is characterised by huge mountains and glaciers and the Ice Sheet is very close by.
27.11.07 Try a cruise along the coast of West Greenland with Clipper Adventurer
Albatros Travel presents a fantastic cruise in Greenland aboard the Clipper Adventurer. Visit Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut, Ilulissat, Uummannaq, the Eqi Glacier, Disko Island and Itilleq. The 9-day/7-night cruises with English-speaking tour guides will take place during the summer of 2008.
Albatros Travel presents a fantastic cruise in Greenland aboard the Clipper Adventurer. Visit Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut, Ilulissat, Uummannaq, the Eqi Glacier, Disko Island and Itilleq. The 9-day/7-night cruises with English-speaking tour guides will take place during the summer of 2008.
23.11.07 Disko Bay: Greenland voyage on the new intimate MS Fram
Sail aboard the 2007-built MS Fram, commemorating the famed Polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen’s ship of the same name. The luxurious 318-passenger ship has eight decks, measures 373 feet in length and 66 feet in width.
Sail aboard the 2007-built MS Fram, commemorating the famed Polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen’s ship of the same name. The luxurious 318-passenger ship has eight decks, measures 373 feet in length and 66 feet in width.
19.11.07 Ilulissat is a birthplace of icebergs
Visit the impressive birthplace of the icebergs and experience the culture of Greenland in Ilulissat. Greenland Travel has put together a 6 day-package of pure adventure in North Greenland.
Visit the impressive birthplace of the icebergs and experience the culture of Greenland in Ilulissat. Greenland Travel has put together a 6 day-package of pure adventure in North Greenland.
08.11.07 How YOU can travel to the Ends of the Earth
Travel + Leisure makes it easy to traverse the globe in an eco-friendly way
Travel + Leisure makes it easy to traverse the globe in an eco-friendly way
06.11.07 Gore, TODAY spread green message
Nobel Prize winner says global warming finally getting serious attention.
Nobel Prize winner says global warming finally getting serious attention.
05.11.07 'TODAY' goes to Greenland and the Ends of the Earth
In an Unprecedented Event "Today" Anchors Will Travel To the Top, Bottom and Middle of the World. The Trip Marks the First Time in History Anyone Has Communicated Live Simultaneously From the Arctic, the Antarctic and the Equator. The Adventure Begins November 5, As Part of NBC Universal's "Green Is Universal" Initiative.
In an Unprecedented Event "Today" Anchors Will Travel To the Top, Bottom and Middle of the World. The Trip Marks the First Time in History Anyone Has Communicated Live Simultaneously From the Arctic, the Antarctic and the Equator. The Adventure Begins November 5, As Part of NBC Universal's "Green Is Universal" Initiative.
01.11.07 Users' own gallery
The surfers of greenland.com have been encouraged to send us their best shots from Greenland. See the gallery here.
The surfers of greenland.com have been encouraged to send us their best shots from Greenland. See the gallery here.
29.10.07 Beautiful Greenland in pictures – send your favourite photo
It’s a rewarding job being a photographer in Greenland. The scenery, the light, the ice, the wildlife and the people – Inuit. Ilulissat’s Ice Fjord, Tasiilaq’s characteristic dogsleds, the Norse ruins near Igaliku, the Ice Sheet at Kangerlussuaq and the humpback whales off the coast near Nuuk.
It’s a rewarding job being a photographer in Greenland. The scenery, the light, the ice, the wildlife and the people – Inuit. Ilulissat’s Ice Fjord, Tasiilaq’s characteristic dogsleds, the Norse ruins near Igaliku, the Ice Sheet at Kangerlussuaq and the humpback whales off the coast near Nuuk.
29.10.07 Greenland Today: New international magazine about Greenland
At the end of November a new magazine about Greenland will be published both in Denmark and the rest of the world. The magazine is called ‘Greenland Today’ and is published in both Danish and English.
At the end of November a new magazine about Greenland will be published both in Denmark and the rest of the world. The magazine is called ‘Greenland Today’ and is published in both Danish and English.
24.10.07 Send a postcard and Christmas wishes to Santa Claus in Greenland
Christmas is approaching fast and at this time of year children and adults of all ages and from all over the world are sending their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus, who as everyone knows has his house, workshop and reindeer-driven sleigh in the far north of the country.
Christmas is approaching fast and at this time of year children and adults of all ages and from all over the world are sending their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus, who as everyone knows has his house, workshop and reindeer-driven sleigh in the far north of the country.
18.10.07 Visit Greenland in the winter season
If you dream about seeing Greenland in its white winter coat, driving a dogsled, seeing the northern lights, the Ice Sheet and much more besides, then you should choose a holiday in the winter season from January until April. By this time the period of total winter darkness will be over and the sun will be higher and higher in the sky for every passing day.
If you dream about seeing Greenland in its white winter coat, driving a dogsled, seeing the northern lights, the Ice Sheet and much more besides, then you should choose a holiday in the winter season from January until April. By this time the period of total winter darkness will be over and the sun will be higher and higher in the sky for every passing day.
15.10.07 Feature: Restaurant H8 offers the best from the Arctic Ocean
Idyllically situated in the small North Greenlandic settlement of Rodebay, which has just 50 inhabitants, is the restaurant H8, which serves lunches with delicious samples of traditional, maritime food, which is freshly caught and tastes quite unforgettable.
Idyllically situated in the small North Greenlandic settlement of Rodebay, which has just 50 inhabitants, is the restaurant H8, which serves lunches with delicious samples of traditional, maritime food, which is freshly caught and tastes quite unforgettable.
12.10.07 The year’s gift idea: Plaids woven from South Greenlandic wool
For more than 100 years sheep have been imported from the Faroe Islands and Iceland to graze in South Greenland’s valleys and mountainsides.
For more than 100 years sheep have been imported from the Faroe Islands and Iceland to graze in South Greenland’s valleys and mountainsides.
11.10.07 Air Greenland has a new website and ticketless booking
It has now become easier to travel with Air Greenland and book your tickets on the company’s brand new website.
It has now become easier to travel with Air Greenland and book your tickets on the company’s brand new website.
04.10.07 Half price to Greenland for travellers over 60 years of age
Are you more than 60 years of age, have you visited many different cultures and seen much of the world except perhaps Greenland? If the answer is yes, then read on:
Are you more than 60 years of age, have you visited many different cultures and seen much of the world except perhaps Greenland? If the answer is yes, then read on:
25.09.07 The Mother of the Sea: New tourist attraction in Nuuk
Nuuk has a new statue that is submerged twice a day at high tide.
Nuuk has a new statue that is submerged twice a day at high tide.
17.09.07 Guess a number and win a holiday to Greenland with gnuf.com
The people behind the betting and gambling site, gnuf.com, were in Greenland this spring to carry out a crazy record attempt that has never been attempted before: To roll two huge dice each weighing half a tonne (1100 lbs) down a snow-covered mountainside in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital.
The people behind the betting and gambling site, gnuf.com, were in Greenland this spring to carry out a crazy record attempt that has never been attempted before: To roll two huge dice each weighing half a tonne (1100 lbs) down a snow-covered mountainside in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital.
31.08.07 Get a Greenlandic driving licence – for dogsled driving!
With East Greenland’s snow-covered alpine mountains as a backdrop and the Northern Lights illuminating the Arctic sky, this winter you’ll have the opportunity to experience the essence of Greenlandic culture at first hand – namely dogsled driving, where you yourself will play a particularly active role.
With East Greenland’s snow-covered alpine mountains as a backdrop and the Northern Lights illuminating the Arctic sky, this winter you’ll have the opportunity to experience the essence of Greenlandic culture at first hand – namely dogsled driving, where you yourself will play a particularly active role.
24.08.07 Northern Lights: Football with walrus skulls
The Northern lights dancing across the night sky is a sight for the gods which winter holiday guests in Greenland are also very likely to be lucky enough to see. From early spring the night sky is regularly illuminated by the green glow of the Northern Lights.
The Northern lights dancing across the night sky is a sight for the gods which winter holiday guests in Greenland are also very likely to be lucky enough to see. From early spring the night sky is regularly illuminated by the green glow of the Northern Lights.
20.08.07 Greenland Adventure Race soon to begin
Once again it is time for the tough and demanding South Greenland adventure race, when Greenland Adventure Race gets underway on 5 September 2007.
Once again it is time for the tough and demanding South Greenland adventure race, when Greenland Adventure Race gets underway on 5 September 2007.
17.08.07 Ilulissat Icefjord: A world-class tourist attraction in retreat
In 2004 Ilulissat Icefjord was admitted onto UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and is today at the centre of the huge international focus on global warming thanks to extensive media coverage, visits by tourists, and study trips by professionals and politicians alike.
In 2004 Ilulissat Icefjord was admitted onto UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and is today at the centre of the huge international focus on global warming thanks to extensive media coverage, visits by tourists, and study trips by professionals and politicians alike.
16.08.07 Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Greenland
In her current capacity as current president of the G8, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel paid a visit to Ilulissat, Greenland, on 16th August together with the federal minister for the environment, Sigmar Gabriel.
In her current capacity as current president of the G8, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel paid a visit to Ilulissat, Greenland, on 16th August together with the federal minister for the environment, Sigmar Gabriel.
14.08.07 Sail with M/S FRAM from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik
During the summer of 2007 the Norwegian company Hurtigruten launched a wonderful, new ship, M/S FRAM, which combined luxury with intimacy.
During the summer of 2007 the Norwegian company Hurtigruten launched a wonderful, new ship, M/S FRAM, which combined luxury with intimacy.
03.08.07 Qeqertarsuaq – the whales’ playground
Every year during the summer, Qeqertarsuaq (Danish name: Godhavn), which is situated on Disko Island, becomes the scene for playful humpback whales. As at no other place in Greenland, the local waters make up the setting for a spectacular show as the whales leap out of the water, flick their tails and flippers and emit characteristic calls and grunts!
Every year during the summer, Qeqertarsuaq (Danish name: Godhavn), which is situated on Disko Island, becomes the scene for playful humpback whales. As at no other place in Greenland, the local waters make up the setting for a spectacular show as the whales leap out of the water, flick their tails and flippers and emit characteristic calls and grunts!
01.08.07 Air Greenland: Easier online booking of flights
Air Greenland is changing its booking system, which will have consequences for individual travellers, tour operators and for the increasing number of people who choose to purchase their tickets on the Internet.
Air Greenland is changing its booking system, which will have consequences for individual travellers, tour operators and for the increasing number of people who choose to purchase their tickets on the Internet.
02.07.07 Experience Northeast Greenland the Sirius Patrol way
The Sirius Patrol is one of the most specialised military units in the world, whose job it is to patrol the whole of Northeast Greenland by dogsled, on foot or by boat.
The Sirius Patrol is one of the most specialised military units in the world, whose job it is to patrol the whole of Northeast Greenland by dogsled, on foot or by boat.
25.06.07 Book a cruise with FRAM in 2008 and save DKK 2,000
M/S FRAM is Hurtigruten’s brand new cruise ship, which has recently been put into summer service along Greenland’s coasts.
M/S FRAM is Hurtigruten’s brand new cruise ship, which has recently been put into summer service along Greenland’s coasts.
23.06.07 Fly with Air Greenland and get a discount at Ilulissat’s Hotel Arctic
Be one of the first to experience the Arctic world of Greenland and create your own personal adventure.
Be one of the first to experience the Arctic world of Greenland and create your own personal adventure.
17.06.07 Adventurous kayaking and trekking in South Greenland
Tasermiut Expeditions now offers you the chance to travel through a wild region and experience some spectacular scenery full of icebergs and glaciers.
Tasermiut Expeditions now offers you the chance to travel through a wild region and experience some spectacular scenery full of icebergs and glaciers.
14.06.07 Experience the best Arctic char fishing of your life at Sisimiut
At least once in your life you should treat yourself to the experience of virgin char fishing, which is almost – but only almost – too good to be true and is set in magnificent and totally unspoilt natural surroundings.
At least once in your life you should treat yourself to the experience of virgin char fishing, which is almost – but only almost – too good to be true and is set in magnificent and totally unspoilt natural surroundings.
08.06.07 On a cruise with M/V Ocean Nova to Disko Bay
Albatros Travel is offering an 8-day trip in August, of which four nights are spent onboard M/V Ocean Nova, which sails from Kangerlussuaq/Sdr. Strømfjord in the south to Disko Bay in the north and calls at some of Greenland’s most richly contrasting towns and places of interest.
Albatros Travel is offering an 8-day trip in August, of which four nights are spent onboard M/V Ocean Nova, which sails from Kangerlussuaq/Sdr. Strømfjord in the south to Disko Bay in the north and calls at some of Greenland’s most richly contrasting towns and places of interest.
01.06.07 Fly to Greenland with three different companies
Summer has arrived in Greenland, and thereby the high season for holidays to and within Greenland has begun.
Summer has arrived in Greenland, and thereby the high season for holidays to and within Greenland has begun.
28.05.07 Delicious summer recipes from Royal Greenland
Do you love prawns and all types of seafood? If so, take a look at greenland.com, where you can find simple recipes from six internationally renowned master chefs, who have provided Royal Greenland with gastronomic inspiration for the kitchen.
Do you love prawns and all types of seafood? If so, take a look at greenland.com, where you can find simple recipes from six internationally renowned master chefs, who have provided Royal Greenland with gastronomic inspiration for the kitchen.
24.05.07 Historical Maiden Flight US-Greenland
Today is the day Air Greenland starts the new route to Baltimore, USA. At 09.30 hrs Air Greenland’s aircraft, Kunuunnguaq, takes off from Kangerlussuaq and after a 5-hour flight lands at Baltimore Airport.
Today is the day Air Greenland starts the new route to Baltimore, USA. At 09.30 hrs Air Greenland’s aircraft, Kunuunnguaq, takes off from Kangerlussuaq and after a 5-hour flight lands at Baltimore Airport.
15.05.07 Climate change attracts American tourists
This autumn the American tour operator Betchart Expeditions will be sending the first group of ‘climate tourists’ to East Greenland on the expedition ship M/S Aleksey Maryshev to study the Warming Island phenomenon, which recently grabbed headlines all over the world.
This autumn the American tour operator Betchart Expeditions will be sending the first group of ‘climate tourists’ to East Greenland on the expedition ship M/S Aleksey Maryshev to study the Warming Island phenomenon, which recently grabbed headlines all over the world.
23.04.07 Record attempt in dice throwing from Nuuk
The Swedish Internet betting and gambling site, www.gnuf.com, will be making a Guinness record attempt in Nuuk on 22 April this year.
The Swedish Internet betting and gambling site, www.gnuf.com, will be making a Guinness record attempt in Nuuk on 22 April this year.
09.04.07 Fly to East Greenland via Iceland
This summer Air Iceland will once again have daily flights to Kulusuk – the East Greenlandic town on the island of the same name.
This summer Air Iceland will once again have daily flights to Kulusuk – the East Greenlandic town on the island of the same name.
02.04.07 World-class heli-skiing in Greenland
From the end of April until the beginning of June the experienced Greenland heli-ski guide, Frenchman Ary Dedet, will be offering world-class heli-ski trips in some of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of Greenland.
From the end of April until the beginning of June the experienced Greenland heli-ski guide, Frenchman Ary Dedet, will be offering world-class heli-ski trips in some of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of Greenland.
29.03.07 Visit Nuuk with a stopover in Iceland and the Blue Lagoon
This summer Air Iceland is opening a route from Reykjavik to Nuuk, as a result of which Greenland Travel is offering a package deal that combines the two capitals in one trip.
This summer Air Iceland is opening a route from Reykjavik to Nuuk, as a result of which Greenland Travel is offering a package deal that combines the two capitals in one trip.
23.03.07 April marks the end of the dogsled season
At the end of April the dogsled town, Ilulissat, extends an open invitation to the year’s last dogsled trip in Arctic Palerfik 2007.
At the end of April the dogsled town, Ilulissat, extends an open invitation to the year’s last dogsled trip in Arctic Palerfik 2007.
21.03.07 New possibilities for overnight accommodation in Igaliku
South Greenland’s idyllic settlement of Igaliku, which has just 50 inhabitants, will soon be able to offer better facilities for staying overnight in Blue Ice Explorer’s new hostel, which can accommodate 16 guests.
South Greenland’s idyllic settlement of Igaliku, which has just 50 inhabitants, will soon be able to offer better facilities for staying overnight in Blue Ice Explorer’s new hostel, which can accommodate 16 guests.
18.03.07 Hotel Icefiord in Ilulissat is now a 3-star hotel
Hotel Icefiord has been classified as a 3-star hotel following Horesta’s annual classification visit in March 2007.
Hotel Icefiord has been classified as a 3-star hotel following Horesta’s annual classification visit in March 2007.
17.03.07 Travelling independently with Arctic Umiaq Line
Arctic Umiaq Line, or simply AUL, is Greenland's national shipping company, which is now owned by Air Greenland and Royal Greenland.
Arctic Umiaq Line, or simply AUL, is Greenland's national shipping company, which is now owned by Air Greenland and Royal Greenland.
16.03.07 Prestigious award to restaurant specialising in Greenlandic food
The already illustrious gourmet restaurant Noma has recently received yet another Michelin star for its innovative kitchen.
The already illustrious gourmet restaurant Noma has recently received yet another Michelin star for its innovative kitchen.
07.03.07 Air Greenland has extended its 2007 summer timetable
Air Greenland is extending its summer timetable with 12 return flights between Copenhagen and Greenland, and for the first time Sunday flights to Greenland have been introduced.
Air Greenland is extending its summer timetable with 12 return flights between Copenhagen and Greenland, and for the first time Sunday flights to Greenland have been introduced.
28.02.07 New tourism web site is now online
February 28 marked the day when the tourism web site at www.greenland.com was launched with a completely new design and content
February 28 marked the day when the tourism web site at www.greenland.com was launched with a completely new design and content
27.02.07 Sharp focus on sales of holidays
Tourist companies that market holidays to Greenland on Greenland Tourist and Business Council’s newly launched website, www.greenland.com, will have optimum opportunities to promote and sell their products.
Tourist companies that market holidays to Greenland on Greenland Tourist and Business Council’s newly launched website, www.greenland.com, will have optimum opportunities to promote and sell their products.
26.02.07 SAS to fly to Greenland once again
Scandinavian Airlines Danmark will be opening a new route to Kangerlussuaq (Søndre Strømfjord) in May of this year.
Scandinavian Airlines Danmark will be opening a new route to Kangerlussuaq (Søndre Strømfjord) in May of this year.
25.02.07 New Air Iceland-route between Keflavik-Nuuk
This summer, Air Iceland will further increase the frequency of its scheduled flights to Greenland offering flights to Nuuk on the west coast of Greenland.
This summer, Air Iceland will further increase the frequency of its scheduled flights to Greenland offering flights to Nuuk on the west coast of Greenland.
25.02.07 Final countdown for US-Greenland route to open
With less than 100 days to go before the first direct route to Greenland from the US, managing director of Greenland Tourism & Business Council, Stig Rømer Winther, announces that tourism industry in Greenland is well prepared for receiving Canadian and US citizens from May 24.
With less than 100 days to go before the first direct route to Greenland from the US, managing director of Greenland Tourism & Business Council, Stig Rømer Winther, announces that tourism industry in Greenland is well prepared for receiving Canadian and US citizens from May 24.
23.02.07 Topas offers complete holiday packages online
Topas has become the first Greenlandic tour operator to offer customers online booking of package holidays, whereby the customer can save DKK 150 in relation to customer-operated telephone bookings.
Topas has become the first Greenlandic tour operator to offer customers online booking of package holidays, whereby the customer can save DKK 150 in relation to customer-operated telephone bookings.
18.02.07 SAS begins scheduled summer services to Greenland
With a capacity of 141 passengers on a brand new Airbus 319, SAS will once again be offering scheduled flights to Greenland this summer.
With a capacity of 141 passengers on a brand new Airbus 319, SAS will once again be offering scheduled flights to Greenland this summer.
15.02.07 Global warming with focus on Greenland
The International Polar Year, abbreviated to IPY, is a major research project that aims to apply focus to the polar areas in both north and south. The Polar Year actually covers a period of two years, starting in March 2007 and running until March 2009.
The International Polar Year, abbreviated to IPY, is a major research project that aims to apply focus to the polar areas in both north and south. The Polar Year actually covers a period of two years, starting in March 2007 and running until March 2009.