7 Charms of Greenland's Nature Tourism Must-Visit

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INDONEWTRAVEL.COM - Interested in exploring an area that many people rarely think about? Greenland can be an interesting holiday inspiration, which is an autonomous country under the auspices of the Kingdom of Denmark. Like being in a separate world, the largest island in the world is only inhabited by less than 60,000 people.

The nature of Greenland is indeed different and is the main attraction. As far as the eye can see, you will find more icebergs and glaciers. It is also very large, blue and white in color, and floats gracefully in the deep blue ocean. Even though the iceberg looked big and thick, it cracked easily when it shifted.

Interestingly, the cities of Greenland are not connected by roads so planes and boats are the best means of transportation to start your exploration here.

The Enchantment of Greenland Nature Tourism

Then, what are the best tourist destinations in Greenland? The following short list can be a special holiday inspiration for you.

Ilulissat Ice Fjord

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You could say this is a Greenland tourist icon. The Ilulissat Ice-fjord is where large glaciers “build” iceberg fragments that broke off from the glacier and shifted by floating toward coastal waters. The best part, this destination, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, can be seen from the ground.

You don't find this amazing natural scenery much on earth, except in areas around the North Pole such as Greenland. The huge glacier called Sermeq Kujalleq is more than 5 kilometers wide. Its position is in the Disco Bay and flows at a speed of about 25 meters per day.

Meet the whales

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All the way to Greenland, must take a tour to meet the whales. These giant marine mammals often appear in Greenland waters, especially when most of the fjords begin to melt in May. So June and July are the best times to sail around Greenland's icebergs and meet whales.

Several tour service providers operate this tour service from the cities of Nuuk, Qeqertarsuaq, and Aasiaat. You'll need to be patient to see the whales up close, but it's definitely worth the wait. If you're lucky, you may encounter humpback and fin whales, or blue whales, killer whales and beluga whales.

Seeing the aurora borealis

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Make sure you visit when winter is at its peak from December to February. A visit to these months will take you to the largest natural light show on earth, the Aurora Borealis.

Often called “The Northern Lights”, you can enjoy the beautiful night sky from various cities across Greenland. You can find the best panorama from the city of Qaqortoq on the south side, Ittoqqortoormiit on the east side, and Kangerlussuaq on the west side.

Uunartoq hot springs

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On the uninhabited island of Uunartoq you can find hot springs with the perfect temperature for soaking. Just imagine the pleasure of soaking in hot water in a natural pool accompanied by a view of an iceberg. A unique experience!

You need to know, Uunartoq can be reached in a short time by boat departing from Ilulissat. There are more than thousands of hot springs in Greenland, most of which are located on Disco Island. Meanwhile, on the east side of Greenland there are also hundreds of similar hot springs.

Explore the waters of Greenland on a ferry

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The best way to explore Greenland is to take a ferry as the towns here are not connected by roads. However, wading through the waters of Greenland is not just moving cities. Get ready for sights that can take your breath away.

Icebergs, glaciers, and fjords look even more beautiful when you watch them from the middle of the sea. In fact, you can also enjoy the waterfalls and wild life of Greenland's wild nature. Set aside a special time to go on this trip and experience local people's life in a different way.

Take a sleigh

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In addition to boats, sleds and snowmobiles are public transportation for the local community. Add Greenland wilderness explorations to your top things to do list to experience what it's like to be active in a country that's often covered in snow.

Take a sleigh drawn by polar dogs or a special snowmobile that can handle slippery road surfaces. Some of the favorite areas for tourists to explore Greenland's natural charm are Disco Bay, Tasiusaq fjord, Thule and Qaanaaq. Please check directly with several tour operators to ensure the price of the tour package is within your budget.

Hiking in Kangerlussuaq

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Love hiking? Come to the small town of Kangerlussuaq, the starting point for hiking the 200-kilometer Arctic Circle Trail. Please book a tour of the Greenland ice sheet and try walking on the surface.

If that's too challenging, you can try hiking near Sugarloaf Mountain. Although it is quite exhausting, the beautiful scenery of this area is so alluring. Suitable for you true adventurers.

Now you know how the natural charm of Greenland deserves to be the inspiration for your next vacation.