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Colossal icebergs calving into the sea, the dancing northern lights, whales and dog sledding โ€” Greenland is raw Arctic wilderness on the world's largest island.

Visa-free ๐Ÿ“… Best: Junโ€“Sep, Sepโ€“Apr (aurora) ๐Ÿ’ต $250/day avg
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Capital
Nuuk
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Currency
Danish Krone (DKK)
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Language
Greenlandic, Danish
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Best time
Junโ€“Sep, Sepโ€“Apr (aurora)
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Visa
Via Denmark (visa-free for many)
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Avg daily budget
$120 โ€“ $600
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Nuuk (GOH)
Overview

Why travellers love Greenland

Ilulissat's UNESCO icefjord and Disko Bay are the headline, with whale watching, hiking and (in winter) the aurora and dog sledding around colourful Nuuk and the remote east.

It's remote and pricey, with arrivals usually via Denmark or Iceland โ€” but utterly unforgettable.

Where to go

Top places in Greenland

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Ilulissat

Ilulissat

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UNESCO icefjord and Disko Bay.

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Nuuk

Nuuk

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Colourful capital and fjords.

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Kangerlussuaq

Kangerlussuaq

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Ice-sheet access and wildlife.

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Tasiilaq

Tasiilaq

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

Remote mountains and dog sledding.

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Plan day by day

Greenland itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Ilulissat โ†’ Nuuk โ†’ Kangerlussuaq
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$600 โ€“ $3,000
1–2

Ilulissat

UNESCO icefjord and Disko Bay.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic ยท Honeymoon
3–4

Nuuk

Colourful capital and fjords.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
5

Kangerlussuaq

Ice-sheet access and wildlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
Route
Ilulissat โ†’ Nuuk โ†’ Kangerlussuaq โ†’ Tasiilaq
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$840 โ€“ $4,200
1–2

Ilulissat

UNESCO icefjord and Disko Bay.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic ยท Honeymoon
3–4

Nuuk

Colourful capital and fjords.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
5–6

Kangerlussuaq

Ice-sheet access and wildlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
7

Tasiilaq

Remote mountains and dog sledding.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
Route
Ilulissat โ†’ Nuuk โ†’ Kangerlussuaq โ†’ Tasiilaq
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$1,200 โ€“ $6,000
1–3

Ilulissat

UNESCO icefjord and Disko Bay.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic ยท Honeymoon
4–6

Nuuk

Colourful capital and fjords.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ City ยท Culture
7–8

Kangerlussuaq

Ice-sheet access and wildlife.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
9–10

Tasiilaq

Remote mountains and dog sledding.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
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Visa & entry

Greenland visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many (via Denmark)
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
N/A
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but OUTSIDE the Schengen Area and EU โ€” a standard Schengen visa does not automatically cover it. Visa-exempt nationals are generally fine; others need a visa valid for Greenland. Always verify with the official Greenland immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Greenland visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Greenland budget guide

Budget

$120/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$600+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Greenland budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Greenland

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Ilulissat Icefjord

Massive icebergs and a UNESCO site.

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Northern lights

Aurora from autumn to spring.

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Whale watching

Humpbacks in Disko Bay.

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Dog sledding

Traditional Greenlandic winter travel.

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The ice sheet

Stand on the vast inland ice.

Blog

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