8 days in Greenland Itinerary
8 days in Greenland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Greenland trip planner
Start: Amsterdam
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Nuuk
— 2 nights
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Sisimiut
— 1 night
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Ilulissat
— 4 nights
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End: Amsterdam
Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 22
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Home to a quarter of the nation's population, Nuuk represents the nation's cultural and economic center and holds the title as the world's smallest and northernmost capital.Nuuk is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Greenland National Museum and Archives, contemplate the long history of Hans Egedes hus, admire the striking features of University of Greenland, and explore the world behind art at Nuuk Art Museum.
For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Nuuk trip itinerary planning site.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Nuuk is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to West Greenland Standard Time (WGT), which is usually a -4 hour difference. In February, Nuuk is much colder than Amsterdam - with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. On the 17th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Sisimiut.
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The nation's second city, Sisimut represents a cultural melting pot in which Inuit, Saqqaq, Dorset, Thule, and Danish cultures seamlessly blend.Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): examine the collection at Sisimiut Museum.
To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Sisimiut online trip maker.
Traveling by flight from Nuuk to Sisimiut takes 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Ilulissat.
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Ilulissat, formerly Jakobshavn or Jacobshaven, is a town in the Qaasuitsup municipality in western Greenland, located approximately 350km north of the Arctic Circle. Ilulissat is known for nature, museums, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Ilulissat Icefjord, paddle through the water with PGI Greenland, explore the world behind art at Ilulissat Art Museum, and take in the pleasant sights at Sermermiut.
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Traveling by flight from Sisimiut to Ilulissat takes 3.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to -13°C, and evening lows to -20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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Traveling by flight from Sisimiut to Ilulissat takes 3.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to -13°C, and evening lows to -20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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