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Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Area
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Greenland

Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Area

5.5
4.5/5
15 reviews
Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Area is located on the west coast of Greenland, approx. 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, and is the outlet where the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier flows into Disko Bay. This glacier pushes the ice sheet toward the sea at a speed of tens of meters per day, and the volume of ice that calves into the sea each year accounts for approx. one-tenth of all Greenland, more than any other glacier outside of Antarctica. Looking from the coast of the adjacent town of Ilulissat, the entire fjord is packed with icebergs of all sizes, and the muffled sound of ice cracking occasionally echoes from deep within the sea. Many newly formed icebergs are hundreds of meters tall, and because their draft is too deep, they often run aground on the shallows at the mouth of the fjord, where they can remain stuck for years until they are crushed and broken by the constant flow of ice from upstream, so the mouth of the fjord often looks like it is blocked by a wall of ice. Once free, the icebergs drift south with the ocean currents and do not gradually melt until they reach the Atlantic waters at the same latitude as New York. The ice layers preserved deep within the ice sheet record climate changes over the past 200,000+ years, and for two and a half centuries, this has been an important base for glaciologists to observe climate change.Ilulissat · 67.5km from downtown
Eqip Sermia

Eqip Sermia

3.7
(Eqi Glacier) is located on the west coast of Greenland, approx. 80 km north of Ilulissat, and is one of the many active glaciers where the Greenland Ice Sheet extends into the ocean. The glacier front is approx. 4 km wide and approx. 60 to 100 m high, known for frequent large-scale calving—huge blocks of ice regularly break off and fall into the sea, accompanied by deafening roars and splashing waves, creating a spectacular scene. Humpback whales are occasionally spotted in these fjord waters, which, together with the floating blue and white icebergs, form a typical scene of the Greenland polar region. Due to its remote location, traveling here usually requires a boat, making it a representative destination for experiencing the pristine glacier scenery of Greenland.Ilulissat · 77.9km from downtown
Ilulissat Museum

Ilulissat Museum

3.3
3.5/5
5 reviews
Ilulissat Museum is located west of the town center in Ilulissat. It was originally a missionary school built in 1846 and later became a residence for clergy. The famous Greenlandic polar explorer Knud Rasmussen was born here in 1879, and a bust of him stands in front of the building. The museum's permanent exhibitions cover the life and Arctic expeditions of Rasmussen, the history of Ilulissat, and the impact of climate change on glaciers. The outdoor area also displays traditional Greenlandic transportation and reconstructed Thule winter dwellings, showcasing the traditional lifestyle and cultural heritage of the Inuit people.Ilulissat · 393m from downtown
Sermermiut

Sermermiut

3
Ilulissat · 1.8km from downtown
Ilulissat Icefjord

Ilulissat Icefjord

2.7
Ilulissat · 2.2km from downtown
World of Greenland

World of Greenland

2.5
Ilulissat · 346m from downtown
Icefjord Centre

Icefjord Centre

2.5
Ilulissat · 919m from downtown
Ilulissat Isfjord

Ilulissat Isfjord

2.2
Ilulissat · 2km from downtown
Harbor view point

Harbor view point

2.1
Ilulissat · 619m from downtown
Ilulissat History Museum

Ilulissat History Museum

2
Ilulissat · 329m from downtown

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Zion's Church

Zion's Church

1.9
Ilulissat · 521m from downtown
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Greenland, Denmark 1-day tour with boat aurora chasing experience · English-speaking group

Greenland, Denmark 1-day tour with boat aurora chasing experience · English-speaking group

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Duration: 2.1 hrsEnglish
FromVND 4,380,342
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8 days · Arctic · Kangerlussuaq - Qeqertarsuaq - Uummannaq - Ivittuut - Ilulissat - Sisimiut - Kangerlussuaq

8 days · Arctic · Kangerlussuaq - Qeqertarsuaq - Uummannaq - Ivittuut - Ilulissat - Sisimiut - Kangerlussuaq

Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic
SH Vega
4
Depart from Kangerlussuaq
From VND 193,552,500
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13 days · Arctic · Kangerlussuaq - Qeqertarsuaq - Uummannaq - Qaanaaq - Upernavik - Ilulissat - Sisimiut - Kangerlussuaq

13 days · Arctic · Kangerlussuaq - Qeqertarsuaq - Uummannaq - Qaanaaq - Upernavik - Ilulissat - Sisimiut - Kangerlussuaq

Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic
SH Vega
4
Depart from Kangerlussuaq
From VND 313,451,822
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Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Area

Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Area

5.5
4.5/5
15 reviews
Ilulissat · 67.5km from downtown

What travellers say about Ilulissat

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小玉YY22 October 2020
5.0
Greenland within the Arctic Circle has some very famous tourist destinations, and Ilulissat Ice Bay is one of them. Many tourists come here from far away to check in and take photos. Come and have a look!

Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Area

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hongyuanAA16 December 2022
4.0
It is a pretty good place with some historical and cultural characteristics.

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“The Land of Ice, Arctic Wonders, and Untouched Beauty Greenland is one of the most extraordinary destinations on Earth, a vast Arctic island where enormous icebergs drift across deep-blue waters, snow-covered mountains rise above quiet fjords, and colorful villages stand against a dramatic wilderness.”@RahatGaliv · greenland · 18 days ago
Greenland: Discover the Untouched Beauty of the Arctic 🇬🇱❄️

Greenland: Discover the Untouched Beauty of the Arctic 🇬🇱❄️

“Imagine standing beside a quiet Arctic fjord as enormous icebergs drift slowly across crystal-clear water.”@NOMADIC NOMAN · greenland · 7 days ago
Alone on the Glacier-Lagoon Shore: Greenland's Ilulissat, the Icefjord Sledge Track and the Midnight

Alone on the Glacier-Lagoon Shore: Greenland's Ilulissat, the Icefjord Sledge Track and the Midnight

“#travelsafetytips Ilulissat is built above a fjord full of icebergs, and the sledge track along its shore is one of the most extraordinary walks on Earth.”@vvgg66 · travelsafetytips · 1 day ago
🐋 GreenlandLuxury Greenland: Icebergs Outside Your Window 🇬🇱

🐋 GreenlandLuxury Greenland: Icebergs Outside Your Window 🇬🇱

“😍 Giant icebergs drifting past, whales in the bay and the midnight sun lighting up the Arctic.”@Jetlag travels · greenland · 9 days ago

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