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Explore Ilulissat

As a coastal town in Western Greenland, Ilulissat is known for the Ilulissat Icefjord and the huge icebergs from Disko Bay that are shed by the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier.Thousands of Greenland dogs are found here and are used for dogsledding, while the local museum has kept track of the area,s history.For memorable views, the trails that run towards the settlement of Sermermiut are the one,s to follow.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jp0VyK3H8c

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Kalaallisut is spoken in the western part of Greenland; Danish and English is also used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Danish krone
UTC-04:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
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Transportation
Transportation
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General Transport
Walking around or using a cab will serve you well either way here.Distant hotels like the Hotel Arctic offers a van service that goes to the city,s centre, whilst some pick up or drop off guests at the airport.Dogsleds have right-of-way here and as such awareness, care and caution must be exercised.

Things to do in Ilulissat

Billions of tonnes of ice flow past the town of Ilulissat yearly, making sightseeing a favored activity to take part in.Boat tours are provided for the Eqi Glacier, the calving glacier is one of Greenland,s most active.Hiking around the town showcase 4 different perspectives of the icefjord, all of them worth seeing.Whales also frequently appear here, as such, whale watching is a popular attraction.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Greenland) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Greenland:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Greenland: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Greenland) Hiking shoes or boots
  • Thermal underwear
  • Wind- and water-proof outerwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Mosquito net
  • Pocket Binoculars and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Greenland) Citizens from the Nordic countries (Denmark; Finland; Iceland; Norway and Sweden) do not need a visa to travel to Greenland.EU citizens do not require visas for trips to Greenalnd.