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The world’s largest island is ironically named, given that 81% of the island is buried under permanent ice and snow. This large ice cap contains 10% of the world’s total freshwater reserve. For locals, manipulating the terrain has become a way of life and dog sleds are a major form of land transportation in the northern parts. With no roads or railroads, air and sea travel via kayaks and boats are the only other alternatives. Traveling by sea along the Greenland coast is quite remarkable; it is possible to see many different types of whales – fin, blue, humpback, narwhal, sperm and many more. Navigating the stunning fjords is pretty fun too, and if you’re going for records, the Scorseby Sound is the longest fjord in the world. The perpetual ice and cold conditions also mean that summer skiing is possible, as well as various trekking and glacial tours. The arctic location also makes it possible to view the Aurora Borealis or the Northern lights.

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1. Ilulissat Icefjord
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Ilulissat, Vestgronland Region, Greenland
The Ilulissat Icefjord runs for about 40 kilometres westward from the Greenland Ice Sheet to Disko Bay. Within the Icefjord is the Jakobshavn Isabrae glacier - considered one of the most productive glaciers in the..
2. Kulusuk Boat Ride
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Kulusuk, Ostgronland Region, Greenland
Great way to see Kulusuk from the bay.
3. Ice Cap
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Kangerlussuaq, Nordgronland Region, Greenland
Its the most amazing thing standing on the Icecap....!
4. My Childhood Home
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Sisimiut, Vestgronland Region, Greenland
The town is home Arctic Circle Race, which is said to be the hardest in the world.
5. Sugar Loaf and the Ice Cap
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Sondre Stromfjord, Vestgronland Region, Greenland
A place to see before you die, it's amazing and indescribable, the view from Sugar Loaf is like being on top of the world, being able to see everything around you, and enjoying the quietness makes one think of life in..
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Travel Tips for Greenland

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1. Sharon's Tip on Greenland
Greenland, Greenland
Greenland is beautiful. Huge Icebergs. The Innuit art is lovely. Innuit history is wonderful. Their houses are covered in turf for insulation. Very Eco Friendly.
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2. Peter's Tip on Nuuk
Nuuk, Vestgronland Region, Greenland
Capital of Greenland, 15.000 people. Nothing special to see in the city... visit brættet where the hunters sell seal, fish, whale etc... Take a 2 days hike to the Cirkus lake and "Mt." (800 m) Big Malene.
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3. Sharon's Tip on Greenland
Greenland, Greenland
Life is generally conducted at a more relaxed pace than is usual in northern Europe, as exemplified by the frequent use of the word immaqa – ‘maybe’. Until recently, foreign visitors were very rare. The name of the country in Greenlandic is Kalaallit Nunaat , meaning ‘Land of the People’. Photography: Throughout the country there is a ban on taking photographs inside churches or church halls during services. A UV or skylight filter and a lens shade should always be used. In winter, the camera must be polar-oiled. It is advisable to bring your own film. Film cannot always be developed in Greenland
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4. Sharon's Tip on Narsarsuaq
Narsarsuaq, Vestgronland Region, Greenland
Must visit the innuit museum. i bought some innuit art greetings cards and have them framed in my front room. they look gorgeous. the roofs are covered in turf for eco friendly insulation. very sparsly populated. the children run to greet you as you come off ship, (this is a port). At the museum you can enter a reconstructed eskimo home. the history is amazing.
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5. Aviaaja's Tip on Maniitsoq
Maniitsoq, Vestgronland Region, Greenland
Take good shoes, go there in summer good oppertunities for tracking, sailing, fishing, you can find everything in stores or the most things you'll need. Or in winter you may wanna ski its not far from the town to the skiing places. You can also ski in summer jut take a short sail trip to Apussuit near Maniitsoq (Sukkertoppen).People there can be a bit shy just smile and say hi:)
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6. Becky's Tip on Nuuk
Nuuk, Vestgronland Region, Greenland
Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, where the old and the new are united in a unique and dynamic way. These people are cousins to the Eskimos in Alaska. There you see alot of the northern lights, icebergs and... rocks.
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7. Sanda's Tip on Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq, Vestgronland Region, Greenland
One of the most off the track places that I wisited. If you expect museums, restorants, shops and monuments you are up to big disappointment. What you will se here is down to earth, no fuss very local life with one restaurant/bar/ 'inn place' (easy to recognize by the car sticking out of the first floor wall – very original). One tip for all of the fellow vegetarians do not even bother to find something to eat around here since everything consist of something that used to either walk or swim. Even during the summer weather is cold but bareble. Would definetly recomend to visit if for nothing else but to see 'diferent kind of life'.
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8. Joseph's Tip on Tasiilaq
Tasiilaq, Ostgronland Region, Greenland
I got chased by a schizophrenic Eskimo with a dislocated shoulder around the mountain through the valley of "flowers"... Scary shit! And whatever you do, do NOT go to the bar - unless you want to risk knife fights or worse - being asked to sleep with someone's wife. Remember in Greenland the two endemic problems are alcoholism and syphilis!
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9. Joseph's Tip on Kulusuk
Kulusuk, Ostgronland Region, Greenland
Great helicopter ride from Kulusuk to Ammassalik - when we left for the airport there was a massive wind storm - the helicopter was blowing to 90 degree angles perpendicular to the ocean below and the cliff next to us in succession - with four people stuffed against the glass in the back seat I just sat back and assumed it was like a roller coaster ride and the pilot being 60 must have known what he was doing to be alive having dealt with those Greenlandic weather conditions many times in the past - then it was fun!
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10. Søren's Tip on Sisimiut
Sisimiut, Vestgronland Region, Greenland
My Greenland favorite town. Lovely location at the Disco Bay with the most scenic hospital location that I have seen. Things to do: Fishing with the locals, go to the ice brea, go to the icecap, visit the museum and birthplace of Knud Rasmussen. Take AUL towards Nuuk for an unforgettable trip along the coast. Clearly a place to come back to...
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