Greenland: the most remote place on Earth, Nuuk to fjords
Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, serves as a starting point for exploring one of the most remote regions on the planet. This route covers arctic landscapes with icebergs and fjords that characterize the unique nature of Greenland.
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- Нуук, Гренландия
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- Нуук, Гренландия
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- Eureka Travel Explorer
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Stops on this route
- Нуук, Гренландия
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Most international travelers fly into Kanggalusak Airport (320 km from Nuuk), as the local Nuuk Airport accommodates only small planes due to the short runway.
- Transport
- Settlements in Greenland are not connected by roads. Movement between them is carried out by boat, helicopter or plane.
- Timing
- In Nuuk, summer temperatures rarely exceed 10°C, and winter lows rarely drop below -10°C due to the influence of the warm Atlantic Current.
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- About 90% of Greenland's population lives on the west coast, thanks to the milder climate and the influence of the North Atlantic Current.
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- Ilulissat is one of Greenland's most popular tourist destinations due to its proximity to an icy fjord with icebergs over 100 m high.
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- Hiking from Ilulissat to the edge of the ice fjord provides panoramic views of the icebergs and the glacier with its massive front.
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- Point 660 near Kanggalusak is an accessible entry point to the edge of the Greenland ice sheet with spectacular panoramic views.
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- In eastern Greenland, the largest settlement, Tasitylak, has only about 2,000 inhabitants and is surrounded by glaciers and steep peaks.
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- The kayak originated in Greenland and remains an important part of Arctic life. Kayaking tours to fjords and iceberg clusters are possible.
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- Nuuk was founded in 1728 by the Danish missionary Hans Egede and is the political, cultural, and educational center of Greenland.
- Timing
- In summer, there is a midnight sun, stretching into constant twilight, and in winter, you can see the northern lights.
Video on this route
Greenland: The Most Remote Place on Earth | 4K Travel Documentary