Explore the icefjords of Ilulissat on a trip to Greenland.
Ilulissat is Greenland’s third-largest settlement, with a popular of just under 5,000. Located 350 km (220 mi) north of the Arctic Circle, the town is the northern base for exploring Greenland, although it’s located along the central western coast of the nation. Historically, Ilulissat was founded as a trading post in 1741 and is the birthplace of notable explorers, including Knud Rasmussen and Jorgen Bronlund.
The town’s primary appeal is its proximity to the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and arguably the top tourism landmark in the nation. Tour the fjord to watch mammoth icebergs float by in the current, produced by one of the largest glaciers in the northern hemisphere. It’s fitting that icebergs dominate tourism here as ilulissat is the Kalaallisut word for icebergs. The town is also a great base for whale watching, scenic flights, and kayaking in the warmer summer months.
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