March 2024

 

 

Sky-blue water. Midnight sun. The rumbling of massive icebergs… Visiting Ilulissat in summer is an experience like no other.
This picturesque port town in Disko Bay, Greenland is the land of jaw-dropping fjords, magnificent light and traditional Inuit culture. Some 300km north of the Arctic Circle, the awe-inspiring roar of icebergs can be heard throughout the town – a constant reminder of the powerful natural beauty that surrounds it.

 

 

Walk, fly or float through otherworldly landscapes

 

Admire the cascading waterfalls and soaring mountains of the Kangia Icefjord on a guided walk or helicopter tour, all while basking in the gentle glow of up to 20 hours of sunlight a day. Want to venture even further into the wilderness? Grab your walking boots for a hike to the world-famous icebergs of Serermiut.

 

Enjoy amazing views of Greenland's dramatic scenery from the water on a kayaking adventure or boat cruise. Glide through the icy sea to experience the truly exceptional sight of gigantic icebergs towering up to 100m out of the frigid water. Whether you choose to see this spectacular landscape from the land, sea or air, take a moment to savour the unique sound of the Arctic: pure silence.

 

Travel back in time

 

Natural beauty isn’t the only highlight; Ilulissat’s culture and history are just as impressive. Take a guided tour of the town to hear the story of this settlement of about 4,500 inhabitants, and find out what it’s really like to live inside the Arctic Circle. Browse a collection of Inuit-related artefacts at Knud Rasmussen's Museum, named after the Danish explorer who was the first European to cross the Northwest Passage by dog sled.

 

Discover this one-of-a-kind destination with us this summer on our three-week Greenland cruise, departing on 30 June 2024 from Warnemunde.