Thule Greenland Travel Guide
Short walks around Qaanaaq are possible. The ground is relatively flat within the settlement.
Outside the settlement, hiking has challenges without an experienced local guide due to uneven terrain, crevasses, unpredictable weather, and polar bear presence.
No marked trails exist in the wild. Significant trekking calls for expedition-level planning.
Consider winter visits for dramatic landscapes accessible by snowmobile.
The entire landscape outside the settlement has untouched beauty.
During open water season (summer), trips reveal massive icebergs, active glaciers, and ocean animals.
Possible in winter on frozen lakes or sea ice with a tour guide, a traditional Arctic activity.
For experienced paddlers with cold-water gear and local support for expeditions; a niche activity.
A symbolic Arctic experience, travel over ice and snow with huskies and a musher. Multi-day trips convey immersion.
Guided tours across the frozen landscape, presenting faster access to remote areas.
Not regularly available as formal tourist offerings. Occasionally, local artisans may offer informal demonstrations of traditional crafts (e.g., carving, sewing) if arranged.
Not formally organized for tourists. If visiting during a local festival, you might observe traditional singing (piseq) or drumming.
Greenland National Day (June 21) includes local gatherings, traditional food, and performances. Christmas and New Year are important community celebrations.
Experience endless daylight during summer months.
Witness continuous darkness in winter, with the potential for for Aurora Borealis.
Visible during polar night (Sept-April) on clear, dark nights.
All activities outside settlements, especially those involving wildlife, call for local guidance and adherence to safety procedures. Travel without an experienced local guide is unsafe.
Limited and informal, often facilitated by specialized tour operators.
Arranged visits focus on cultural exchange and understanding.
Not available as formal programs. Informal interactions are possible.
With local permits and guides, traditional hunting or fishing encounters are arranged.
Deep insights into the Inughuit adaptation to the North pole region environment.
Central to the Inughuit way of life.
Some local residents create handicrafts from bone, soapstone, tusk, or sealskin.
A simple, modern church serving the local community. Visitors are welcome respectfully during services.
A monument honoring his legacy and connection to the region stands in Qaanaaq.
Engage with locals and your guide to uncover informal opportunities for cultural exchange and to find authentic, ethically sourced crafts.
