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Places to see in Greenland, from Ilulissat Icefjord to Nuuk, and the best time to go: May–Sep.
Places to see in Greenland
- Ilulissat IcefjordIcebergs from a huge glacierPhoto: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
NuukA colourful capital by a fjordPhoto: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Disko BayWhales among the icebergsPhoto: Algkalv · CC BY-SA 3.0
KangerlussuaqIce sheet and musk oxenPhoto: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
TasiilaqEast Greenland village life
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Best time to go to Greenland
Generally May to September. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Greenland
What surprised you most about Greenland?
Greenland is the world’s largest island, and around four fifths of it lies under an ice sheet; there are no roads between its towns, so people travel by boat, plane or, in winter, sledge. Its capital, Nuuk, is home to about a third of the population. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Greenland?
June to August brings the midnight sun, milder weather and the best season for hiking and boat trips among icebergs. Winter, roughly from late autumn to March, is dark and cold but the best time for the northern lights and dog sledding. What would you add?
One place in Greenland you’d never skip?
The Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site where huge icebergs break off a fast-moving glacier, is the place many travellers mention first. What would you never miss?
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