Greenland Blog

Welcome to the official blog of Greenland Adventures by Icelandic Mountain Guides, your trusted source for guided and self guided tour in Greenland.  Here you can learn more about Greenland's vast and beautiful nature, travel tips and all sorts of useful information to help you make the most of your time in Greenland. Cheers!

What to Pack for Hiking in Greenland

We get a lot questions about hiking in Greenland, and a lot of them revolve around the appropriate equipment to take, and rightfully so. Although the summer has the best weather of any time of year, the...

Pioneer of the Month: Brad Goes Kayaking in Greenland!

A dream that was two years in the making, outdoor photographer Brad cooked up the idea to go kayaking in Greenland,  drawn by the special light of this land and the immense, open landscapes. Then he did...

Easter in Greenland

How do the Greenlanders spend Easter?  What does it feel like to be in Greenland at this time? There are, in fact, a collection of traditions: what they share is that many of the easter traditions stem...

Pioneer of the Month: Steven Takes an Icy Honeymoon!

Welcome to our “Pioneer of the Month” series! Every month we will feature individuals that were inspired to take the road less traveled and ventured to Greenland with us to discover the powerful nature,...

The Profile of an Inuit Hunter

In a world where modernity, convenience and modern convenience seem to have taken over almost every aspect of daily life, it is important that we cast our eye towards those that lead a very different...

Things to do in Nuuk

Nuuk. It’s the capital of Greenland. Population: approx 16, 500. As the country that leads the way in terms of epic nature, the temptation is to get right out there and skip the city exploration. However,...

From Sun Gate to Icefjord: A Personal Account

Today,  we have a first-hand account of a transformational travel experience. Helga Bryndís was “dragged” (her words) by her parents on a trek in Greenland, a trek that she wasn’t particularly looking...