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With its eternal ice and ancestral traditions, Greenland fascinates visitors with its raw beauty and endless horizons. Between spectacular fjords, majestic glaciers and Inuit villages, this timeless journey offers a rare encounter with nature in its most grandiose, purest form.
Fjords and icebergs at the edge of the world
Immense and breathtaking Greenland is home to almost surreally beautiful landscapes. To the east, Scoresby Sund, the world’s largest fjord network, reveals its sheer cliffs and monumental icebergs. To the west, Disko Bay has the spectacular Eqi Glacier, which calves its blocks of ice with a majestic crash. These are the two faces of the same polar world, where nature rules supreme in all her wild splendour.
Meet the Inuit in the heart of the villages
Standing alone between sea and mountains, the Greenlandic villages possess all the soul of the Frozen North. At Kullorsuaq or Savissivik, life follows the rhythm of the giant icebergs drifting by. Ilulissat, the jewel of the west coast, boasts a UNESCO-listed fjord, while Ittoqqortoormiit, to the east, is the most authentic of polar retreats. In Nuuk, the colourful and vibrant capital, traditional Inuit life and Arctic modernity find a perfect harmony. In everything from fishing to hunting and handicrafts, Inuit communities still live out an intimate bond with nature. Travelling to Greenland also means sharing this deep relationship with the Arctic world.
The aurora borealis in Greenland
Ringed seal in Greenland
A traditional house in Greenland
Pack ice in Disko Bay
Dog sled in Greenland
An iceberg in Greenland
A 360-degree introduction to a voyage in Greenland
From breathtaking fjords to age-old traditions, Greenland reveals what makes it special through a range of unforgettable experiences. Exploring Scoresby Sund, strolling through Ilulissat, discovering Inuit wisdom, setting off with the mushers or meeting the gaze of a narwhal: in these eternal moments, the beauty of the Arctic world is revealed in all its purity.
The biggest fjord in the world
A veritable natural cathedral of ice, Scoresby Sund stretches out for more than 350 kilometres, forming the largest network of fjords in the world. Its vertiginous walls are reflected in deep blue water where immense icebergs drift, sculpted by wind and time. To explore this awe-inspiring place is to immerse yourself in absolute silence, disturbed only by the cracking of the ice and a seal or whale sneaking by.
Ilulissat and Disko Bay
Nestling on the edge of a UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjord, Ilulissat is the gateway to the greatest ice show on Earth. Out to sea, Disko Bay is filled with white and blue giants. Immense icebergs break off from Sermeq Kujalleq, one of the world’s most active glaciers, before drifting majestically away. The scene is even more impressive in winter, when the bay undergoes a metamorphosis. The ice-covered waters reveal a silent, almost unreal depth.
Inuit culture: myths and nature
In Greenland, Inuit culture remains deeply rooted in nature. Legends tell of the spirit of the sea, totem animals and the invisible forces that rule the world. Throat singing, soapstone sculptures and traditional handicrafts reflect an intimate bond between people and their environment: an ancestral way of life, which is humble and resilient.
Mushers: the symbiosis of man and dog
In the frozen vastness of Greenland, dog sledding is more than just a means of transport: it’s a living tradition. The mushers, who guide the packs, have a relationship with their four-legged companions based in trust and respect. Together, they glide through immaculate snowy landscapes with a great sense of freedom. Being part of a sledding expedition is a wonderful way to experience the rare symbiosis between human, animal and Arctic nature.
The narwhal: the unicorn of the Arctic seas
The discreet and mysterious narwhal embodies all the magic of the polar seas. With its long, twisted tusk, it looks like something straight out of an Inuit folk tale. This legendary cetacean lives in the icy waters of northern Greenland, where only the luckiest catch a glimpse of it. A symbol of purity and freedom, the narwhal is a reminder of this unique ecosystem’s fragility.
Area: 2.166 million km²
Population: 57,000
Nuuk
The capital of Greenland is home to 19,903 inhabitants (2025). It is the northernmost capital in the world.
A polar bear on the pack ice in north-eastern Greenland
A good word to know: kaffemik
A Greenlandic term for a convivial reception organised at home to celebrate an event. Everyone is free to come and share coffee, cakes and local specialities.
A traditional house in Kullorsuaq
Kayaking in the polar sea
Glide through silent polar landscapes and admire icebergs up close… In Greenland, kayaking is an age-old Inuit tradition.
Pack ice and mountains in Greenland
Kalaallit Nunaat
Greenland takes its name from Grønland, “green land”, in Danish, but its Inuit designation, Kalaallit Nunaat (pronounced [kala-achlit nouna-at]) means “land of men”.
