Region
Eastern Greenland
Stay 3–4 nights in Tasiilaq (or Kulusuk) as a base; fly or helicopter to Ittoqqortoormiit; add spare days for weather‑related delays.
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Key facts · Greenland
- Currency
- Danish krone (DKK, kr)
- Language
- Greenlandic official
- Plugs
- C · E · F · K · 230 V
- Time zone
- Most of the west coast UTC−2 with summer time
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Greenland ↗Greenland is outside the Schengen area even though it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark; check entry rules for your passport with Danish authorities or official Greenland sources before booking.
- Greenland ↗Keep at least one spare day before any international connection; flights and boats are often delayed by weather.
- Greenland ↗Hikes away from towns need preparation, local advice and in some areas a permit; the National Park in the northeast requires a permit.
Eastern Greenland is famed for dramatic ice‑filled fjords, isolated settlements and Tunumiit cultural heritage; adventure activities centre on guided boat, kayak, hiking and dog‑sled trips.
Where to sleep
- TasiilaqCity guide
Largest east‑coast town, museum, harbour, gateway to Sermilik Fjord.
Best Jul–Aug
JFMAMJJASOND - KulusukCity guide
Small settlement, museum, views of drifting ice; helicopter link to Tasiilaq.
Best Jun–Aug
JFMAMJJASOND - IttoqqortoormiitCity guide
Remote village beside Scoresby Sund, gateway to the national park.
Best Jul–Aug
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Plan the nights
How to split the nights, day-trips and what to do with your bags
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Night sequences
- 4 nights
- Tasiilaq 4 nights, day‑trip to Sermilik Fjord
- 3 nights
- Kulusuk 3 nights, optional helicopter to Ittoqqortoormiit
- Weather, fog and sea‑ice can delay flights, helicopters and boat transfers; allow several spare days.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sermilik Fjord | Tasiilaq | 120 min | unknown | Guided boat trips ~2 h round‑trip; icebergs, seals, kayaking. |
| Scoresby Sund | Ittoqqortoormiit | 180 min | unknown | Guided boat ~3 h round‑trip; glacier views, possible whales. |
Bags between cities
Hotels and tour operators can arrange luggage transfers between settlements; confirm availability in advance.
When to go
Months and weather
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| Country | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasiilaq | × | × | × | ok | ok | ok | go | go | ok | ok | ok | ok |
| Kulusuk | × | × | × | ok | ok | go | go | go | ok | ok | × | × |
| Ittoqqortoormiit | × | × | ok | ok | ok | ok | go | go | ok | ok | × | × |
| Greenland (country-wide) | ok | ok | go | go | ok | go | go | go | go | ok | ok | ok |
Computed from each country’s own data; hover a country name for the source. Advisory countries are left out.
Getting in and passes
Arrival times and regional passes
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Get in
| From | To | How | p50 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk or Kangerlussuaq (west Greenland) | Kulusuk Airport or Nerlerit Inaat | Air Greenland domestic flight | ~2 h | Both airports require a helicopter transfer to the main settlements. |
| Kulusuk Airport | Tasiilaq | Year‑round helicopter | ~30 min | Helicopter runs multiple times daily in summer, less frequent in winter. |
| Nerlerit Inaat | Ittoqqortoormiit | Helicopter | ~45 min | Weather‑dependent; check schedule before travel. |
Eat and move on
Regional food and where to go next
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Nuuk and Western Greenland
Fly Kulusuk → Nuuk (≈2 h) or connect via Kangerlussuaq
Larger transport hub and more accommodation options.
Southern Greenland
plannedFly via Nuuk to Qaqortoq (≈3 h total)
Greener fjords, Norse sites and farms.
Iceland
Seasonal flights from Kulusuk or Nerlerit Inaat to Reykjavik
Check limited winter schedules.
Eastern Greenland: what we know, and what is coming
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On this page
- 3 places with their role: where to sleep, what to do as a day trip
- How to split 4 or 3 nights
- 2 day trips with door-to-door time
- Seasons month by month, from the cities’ own tables
- What to do with the big bag between beds
Coming as the guide grows
- Climate strip by zone, with the storm and haze months
- Regional passes and cards, with a buy / skip verdict
- Regional food: what, where and when it works
Planning aids
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Region in numbers
- Where to sleep
- 3 bases
- Day trips
- 2, 2 h to 3 h
- Nights suggested
- 3–4 nights
- Ways in
- 3 listed
Deep dive
Photos, reading and every source
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