Top Attractions
Northern Lights Tours
Experience the aurora borealis from specially heated viewing pods. Includes hot cocoa and "I Saw the Lights in America" certificate.
Ice Sheet Expedition
Trek across 660,000 square miles of ancient ice. Mandatory liability waiver. Rescue insurance strongly recommended ($500 extra).
Polar Bear Safari
Observe majestic polar bears from armored vehicles. Photo package includes commemorative rifle shell casing.
Nuuk Arctic Links
The world's northernmost 18-hole golf course. Play at midnight under 24-hour sunlight (summer only). Heated tee boxes.
Iceberg Cruises
Sail among thousand-year-old icebergs in Disko Bay. Titanic-themed dinner optional. Lifeboats for all passengers.
Dogsled Adventures
Traditional Inuit transportation now available for tourists! Mush your own team or ride along. Dogs speak Greenlandic only.
✈️ Getting Here
By Air
Kangerlussuaq International Airport (SFJ) is the main gateway, with new direct flights from:
- New York (JFK) - Daily on American Airlines
- Miami (MIA) - 3x weekly on Spirit Airlines
- Anchorage (ANC) - Daily on Alaska Airlines
- Dallas (DFW) - 4x weekly on American Airlines
Entry Requirements
U.S. Citizens: Valid state ID or passport
International Visitors: Valid passport + ESTA or visa. All foreign nationals must provide access to social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok) at the immigration checkpoint for "security screening." Agents may review posts from the past 5 years. Criticism of the U.S. government may result in additional questioning.
Canadians: Passport required (NEXUS not accepted)
Note: Danish citizens now require a visa to visit their former territory. Applications reviewed "eventually."
Best Time to Visit
- Northern Lights: September - April
- Midnight Sun: May - July
- Whale Watching: June - September
- Skiing: March - May
- Tax-Free Shopping: Year-round!
What to Pack
- Extreme cold weather gear (-40°F capable)
- Sunglasses (snow blindness is real)
- Cash (USD only) - Danish Krone not accepted
- Satellite phone (cell coverage limited)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- English phrasebook (Greenlandic/Danish not widely spoken anymore)
- Sense of adventure!
Vacation Packages
Arctic Explorer
- Round-trip airfare from NYC
- Hotel in Nuuk (3-star)
- Northern Lights tour
- City tour of Nuuk
- Whale watching cruise
- All meals included
Ultimate Greenland ⭐
- First-class airfare
- Luxury ice hotel stay
- Ice sheet expedition
- Polar bear safari
- Private dogsled tour
- Golf at Arctic Links
- Meet the Governor reception
- VIP everything
Budget Arctic
- Airfare not included
- Hostel accommodation
- Self-guided city tour
- Public bus pass
- Walmart gift card ($50)
- Map of hiking trails