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Ilulissat

The iceberg town
Ilulissat means icebergs in Greenlandic, and the town has a beautiful location at the mouth of the 56 km long ice fjord that is filled with enormous icebergs from the most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere, Sermeq Kujalleq.

Ilulissat and its Icefjord by Signe Vest

The biggest icebergs end up getting stranded at the mouth of the ice fjord at a depth of 250-300 metres, and they do not work free until the tide is sufficiently high or until they are so eroded that the iceberg’s centre of gravity is altered. In 2004 Ilulissat Icefjord was admitted onto UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Rich cultural history
Just a couple of kilometres from Ilulissat the idyllic Sermermiut valley lies out towards the ice fjord. In 1727 it was Greenland’s biggest settlement and home to more than 250 people. Excavations have subsequently revealed that for thousands of years the beautiful valley has at various times been home to all of the cultures that have lived along the west coast of Greenland.

Excursions from Ilulissat
North of Ilulissat lies the settlement of Oqaatsut/Rodebay, where some of the old buildings from colonial times are today fitted out as restaurants or huts available for rent.
Ilulissat fishing boat by Stefan Eisand

Another couple of hours by boat further north is the Eqi glacier, where it is possible to spend a couple of days in a hut.

South of Ilulissat Icefjord is another charming settlement, Ilimanaq, which is one of the oldest settlements in Greenland. Several of the tourist offices in Ilulissat organise these tours.

Sled dog town
In Ilulissat, which is also known as Jakobshavn, there are 4,500 people living today and at least 4,000 sled dogs, which underlines the importance of the dogsled as a means of transport even in a large modern town. The harbour is full of fishing boats and trawlers that bear witness to the great importance of fishing for Ilulissat. Tourism is also an important business for the town and a great variety of excursions are on offer where the focus is on nature and culture.


How do I get to Ilulissat?
Air Greenland has daily flights to Ilulissat from the international airport in Kangerlussuaq. Some departures to Ilulissat include a stopover at other towns on the coast. If you wish to visit other towns on the coast from Ilulissat you can also sail to these destinations on Arctic Umiaq Line's passenger ships.

There are also cruise ships that call at Ilulissat for periods lasting up to several days. See more in the cruise section.

Local crossings in Disko Bay take place on Disko Line's ships.


See a map of Ilulissat

Ilulissat weather:

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Addresses:

Tourist offices (2)
Tourist offices (2)
Destination Disko A/S
Kussangajannguaq 20 B
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 33 37
E-mail: dd@disko.gl
www.northgreenland.com

Greenland Tours Elke Meissner
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 11
E-mail: greenland.tours@greennet.gl
www.greenlandtours.gl


Souvenir shops (10)
Souvenir shops (10)
Assaviit
Kussangajaannguaq 13
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 20 69

Greenland Tours Elke Meissner
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 11
E-mail: greenland.tours@greennet.gl
www.greenlandtours.gl

Hotel Icefiord
Jørgen Sverdrupip Aqq. 10
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 80
E-mail: Booking.hi@greennet.gl
www.hotelicefiord.gl

Ilulissat Museum
Nuisariannguaq 9
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 36 43
E-mail: ilumus@ilulissat.gl
www.ilumus.gl

Ilulissat Tourist Nature
Qussangajannguaq 5
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 20
E-mail: touna@greennet.gl
www.ilulissattn.com

Inuit Art Shop
Kusanngajaaguaq 18
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 11
E-mail: greenland.tours@greennet.gl
www.greenlandtours.gl

Sanaluttarfik
Kussangajaannguaq 1
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 40 07

The Glacier Shop
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  942475
E-mail: info@glaciershop.gl
disko.gl

To you all
C/O Tourist Nature
Kussangajannguaq 5
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 20
E-mail: touna@greennet.gl
www.ilulisattn.com

World of Greenland
Kussangajaannguaq 7
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 43 00
E-mail: info@wog.gl
www.Worldofgreenland.gl


Restaurants and diners (7)
Restaurants and diners (7)
Brasserie Takanna
C/O Hotel Arctic
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 41 53
E-mail: info@takanna.gl
www.takanna.gl

Hotel Hvide Falk
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 33 43
E-mail: hotel.h.falk@greennet.gl
www.hotelhvidefalk.dk

Icefiord Bryghus - a local micro brewery
c/o Hotel Icefiord
Jørgen Sverdrupip Aqq. 10
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 80
E-mail: Booking.hi@greennet.gl
www.hotelicefiord.gl

Restaurant H8 Rodebay
Rodebay / Oqaatsut
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 11/94 85 85
E-mail: greenland.tours@greennet.gl
www.greenlandtours.gl

Restaurant Icefiord
c/o Hotel Icefiord
Jørgen Sverdrupip Aqq. 10
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 80
E-mail: hotel.icefiord@greennet.gl
www.hotelicefiord.gl

Restaurant Mamartut
Sermermiut Aqq. 4
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 51 00
E-mail: mamartut@greennet.gl
www.Mamartut.dk

Restaurant Ulo
C/O Hotel Arctic
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 41 53
E-mail: reservations@ulo.gl
www.ulo.gl


Accommodation (9)
Accommodation (9)
Cab Inn Hotel
Fredericiap Aqqutaa 5
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 22 42
E-mail: cab-inn@icecaphotels.gl
www.greenland-guide.gl/cab-inn-ilulissat

Cabins in Rodebay Village
c/o Greenland Tours Elke Meissner
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 11
E-mail: greenland.tours@greennet.gl
www.greenlandtours.gl

Cap Inn Hotel
Fredericiap Aqq. 5
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 22 42
E-mail: cab-inn@icecaphotels.gl
www.greenland-guide.gl/cab-inn-ilulissat

Hotel Arctic
Mittarfimmut Aqq. B1128
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 41 53
E-mail: info@hotel-arctic.gl
www.hotel-arctic.gl

Hotel Hvide Falk
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 33 43
E-mail: hotel.h.falk@greennet.gl
www.hotelhvidefalk.dk

Hotel Icefiord
Jørgen Sverdrupip Aqq. 10
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 80
E-mail: Booking.hi@greennet.gl
www.hotelicefiord.gl

Ice Camp Eqi
c/o World of Greenland
Kussangajaannguaq 7
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 43 00
E-mail: info@wog.gl
www.worldofgreenland.gl

Ilulissat Camping
c/o World of Greenland
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 33 77
E-mail: hostel@wog.gl
www.worldofgreenland.com

Ilulissat Youth Hostel
c/o World of Greenland
Marralinnguaq 49
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 33 77
E-mail: hostel@wog.gl
www.ilulissathostel.com


Outfitters (2)
Outfitters (2)
Dieter Zillmann
c/o Greenland Tours Elke Meissner
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 11
E-mail: greenland.tours@greennet.gl
www.greenlandtours.gl

Jørgen Kristensen
Marius Sivertsenip Aqqutaa 39
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 39 79
E-mail: norsaq@greennet.gl
www.disko.gl


Museums (2)
Museums (2)
Ilulissat Kunstmuseum
Emanuel A. Petersen Museum
Aron Mathiesenip Aqq. 7
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 43
www.museum.gl

Ilulissat Museum
Nuisariannguaq 9
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 36 43
E-mail: ilumus@ilulissat.gl
www.ilumus.gl


Excursion Organizers (5)
Excursion Organizers (5)
Arctic Adventure Aps - Ilulissat
Marralinnguaq 28
3952   Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 31 30
E-mail: aatour@arctic-adventure.dk
www.arctic-adventure.dk

Greenland Tours Elke Meissner
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 11
E-mail: greenland.tours@greennet.gl
www.greenlandtours.gl

Ilulissat Tourist Nature
Qussangajannguaq 5
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 44 20
E-mail: touna@greennet.gl
www.ilulissattn.com

Inuit Travel Ilulissat
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 36 64
E-mail: inuit.travel@greennet.gl
www.inuittravel.gl

World of Greenland
Kussangajaannguaq 7
3952  Ilulissat
Greenland
Tlf.:  +299  94 43 00
E-mail: info@wog.gl
www.Worldofgreenland.gl

 






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