Entries by _kathart

Nuuk

The capital of Greenland is a city shaped by nature, inhabited by a diversity of people, and characterized by a vibrant business environment and the public institutions of the Government of Greenland.

Qassiarsuk

Situated on a south facing slope near the bottom of the ice filled Eriksfjord, Qassiarsuk was the birthplace of sheep farming in Greenland and the home of Leif the Lucky, discoverer of Vinland.

Kangerlussuaq

Kangerlussuaq was built in 1941 as a part of the American presence in Greenland and today it is home to the main international airport in the country and a diversity of backcountry adventures.

Sisimiut

Centrally located on the West Coast of Greenland and home to almost 6,000 people the thriving town of Sisimiut blends a modern Arctic community vibe with strong connections to the past.

Tasiilaq & Kulusuk

Closer to intercontinental flight connections via Iceland, more sparsely populated, more rugged and icy, and more beautiful – some would argue – than anywhere else in Greenland, East Greenland is a land of its own.

Uummannaq

Surrounded by steep islands and an endless supply of icebergs Uummannaq is the centerpiece of an archipelago where a characteristic heart-shaped mountain towers over the landscape.

Aappilattoq

Icebergs, archipelagos, polar bears, sheep farms, the mighty Atlantic Ocean, and rugged mountainscapes help shape the exciting Nanortalik region in the southernmost part of South Greenland.

Nanortalik

Icebergs, archipelagos, polar bears, sheep farms, the mighty Atlantic Ocean, and rugged mountainscapes help shape the exciting Nanortalik region in the southernmost part of South Greenland.

Qeqertarsuaq

If you’re a nature lover, then Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island is a place to put onto your bucket list. Because it’s not an understatement to say that the Disko Island is a natural volcanic wonder of Greenland.

Ukkusissat

A settlement with a population ranging from 90 to 150 residents dependent on the time of the year, this community north-east of Uummannaq is situated 500 kilometres above the Arctic Circle.