DENMARK

The following are the heritage sites, grouped into recommended gateway cities. This may help in planning on the logistics (travel and accommodation) of your journey.

KANGERLUSSUAQ (SFJ)

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland’s most accessible inland gateway, serves as a surreal introduction to the Arctic wilderness. Originally established as a U.S. military base, the settlement is uniquely positioned at the end of a 190 km fjord, offering a stable continental climate with over 300 days of clear skies annually. It remains the premier hub for excursions to the Greenland Ice Sheet at Point 660 and the dramatic Russell Glacier. Surrounded by expansive tundra teeming with musk oxen and reindeer, Kangerlussuaq provides a rare, gritty authenticity where industrial history meets the silent majesty of the ice cap.

Aasivissuit – Nipisat. Inuit Hunting Ground between Ice and Sea (alternative to Sisimiut)

SISIMIUT (JHS)

Sisimiut, Greenland’s second-largest city, is a vibrant Arctic hub located just 40 km north of the Arctic Circle. Known as the “Gateway to the North,” it is the southernmost point where sled dogs are permitted, making it a premier destination for traditional dog sledding and the world-class Arctic Circle Race. Visitors can explore the colorful colonial-era buildings of the Sisimiut Museum or hike the rugged Nasaasaaq and Palasip Qaqqaa peaks for panoramic views. Famed for its ice-free harbor and entrepreneurial spirit, the city offers authentic tastes of the Arctic, from fresh halibut to the traditional soup, Suaasat.