Archive for: Things to do & About

Gardar Hostel is a cosy hostel located near the shop and harbour and run by Blue Ice Explorer.

Avani in Uummannaq provide private accommodation in one of four fully furnished homes with amazing views.

Greenland National Museum in Nuuk has exhibitions that cover all of Greenland’s history during 4.500 years. 

Partnerships are extremely important when creating tourism value through UNESCO sites. Making sure that the narrative comes from local voices with ownership and pride.

If you’re working with tourism in Greenland, it’s worth knowing the points which will come to shape 2019 and beyond.

And what you can expect from a media FAM trip

We hear from Air Greenland about why their baggage limits seem so strict

Local guides play an important role in keeping tourism sustainable. Read here about a few of Greenland’s newest, and upcoming, local guides that you might work with one day.

In continuation of a previous article 'Greenland as a slow adventure destination', Visit Greenland now picks up the thread to provide additional information and knowledge about the concept of ”slow tourism”

The sustainable tourism in Greenland is buying local services and goods. Read this article where we tell you how to find a full list of Greenlandic tour providers so you can work directly with the locals

Here are a few tips and tidbits, in no particular order, that might come in handy when preparing your guests for their trip of a lifetime!

Sustainable tourism is “Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.”  UNWTO, World Tourism Organisation. Sustainable and responsible tourism in Greenland is on the rise. Read more about the 13 tourism providers or operators who are doing some great work.

The Port Readiness Program has been compiled to inform cruise destinations about the opportunities for local revenue, higher employment and planning of tours in relation to the development of the industry.

Canada-based tour company Big Mountain Bike Adventures visited Greenland in September 2019 to develop a new mountain biking group tour product. Biker and journalist Ryan Stuart, who joined the recce trip, shares the company’s philosophy and discusses how an incoming international tour operator can be a benefit to local tour operators and local communities.

Tackle the anxieties of Coronasomnia with a new relaxing ASMR video from Greenland

Kangiata Illorsua - the Icefjord Centre in Ilulissat - will soon welcome visitors inside. This new visitor centre will attract more tourists to the area.

Your FAQ about flights, tickets, and general aviation in Greenland. Whether you are flying into Greenland for a holiday, to film, or for business, it’s useful to know the following tips.

Greenland is embarking on a journey, somewhat forced by the rapid changes in the climate, somewhat voluntarily in the way we choose to adapt. We are inviting the upcoming leaders in sustainable tourism to join us. To come with us on this journey through time – and to a place like no other.

What is Adventure Travel in Greenland? How Visit Greenland works with it?

Read how does Inuk Hostels combines the accommodation and cultural encounters in a backcountry.

Travellodge Greenland in East Greenland has created strong adventure tourism products. It is now a growing business based on local knowledge, passion and a desire to make a difference in the local community.

Our Libris by Photoshelter database is a collection of high-quality images that are available as free downloads for licensed use based on licenses associated with each photo.

Use this page to view cruise arrivals to Greenland.