With its long winter nights and clear skies, Greenland is one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. If you choose to go on a Greenland holiday from September to April, brilliant displays can be seen lighting up the night skies, casting a magical glow over Greenland’s stunning landscapes.
Along with a chance to observe this amazing natural phenomenon in person, our authentic tours also give you a first-hand experience of the unique Greenlandic culture and exciting activities such as dog-sledding, Icefjord cruises, hiking, kayaking and much more!
Today, Greenland society is a blend of traditional Inuit Culture mixed with modern Scandinavian influences. As an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, the official currency is the Danish Kroner (DKK) and Danish is taught as a second language in all Greenlandic schools.
In 2009 the native Greenlandic language, Kalaallisut, was declared the official language and is predominant in many of the smaller villages. That’s why it’s common to see both Greenlandic and Danish town names (usually in parentheses) listed on maps of Greenland. English is also becoming more common in Greenland, especially among young people who travel abroad to study and work and those who work in tourism
Where to go in Greenland
North Greenland is home of the Midnight Sun and is full of arctic experiences with giant icebergs and glaciers. Throughout those dreamy summer days the sun lingers all day and the sea is a galore of whales and seals to experience. In the winter, doglsedding is the main attraction. The use of dogs to pull sleds is still vital form of transport for hunters going on to the ice to catch fresh halibut and seals.
West Greenland is very densely populated region and home to almost over half of Greenland’s residents along with a magnificent collection of cultural and natural attractions. This area is extremely popular for aquatic adventures such as Fjord Cruises, Whale Watching and as the locals do it - Sea Kayaking.
South Greenland with its mild, warm summers and lush valleys puts the “green” in Greenland. Here you will experience the amazing contrasts of peaceful green fields offset by giant icebergs in the sea. This part of Greenland is oozing in Viking history; South Greenland was ground of the famous Viking explorer Erik the Red, who was inspired to name it Greenland based on the gorgeous green landscapes.
East Greenland is the more isolated area of Greenland and it is to this day still beuatifully untouched. Bursting with rough and rugged peaks and icy sea its great for some natural and outdoor activities.
Greenland is the world’s largest island that is not a continent. Not surprisingly, Greenland is the least densely populated country in the world with just over 57,000 residents.
Adding to its sparse population, in this gorgeous Arctic climate there is no system of roads or trains connecting the settlements. Instead, air and sea travel are the popular types of transportation in Greenland, but do not be surprised to see dog sleds and snowmobiles scattered across the small settlements, as these are the preferred modes of transport for the locals.
Greenland is geographically part of the North American continent though the island has strong historical and cultural ties to the Nordic region and is part of the Danish Kingdom.
Overall our Greenland holidays provides you with the opportunity to visit and explore the lavish and luscious land full of rugged mountains, endless coastlines and icy seas, this magnificent place is a must see for interesting culture and attractions.
We know Greenland and we can take you there.