Major city · Greenland
Tasiilaq
Spend 2–3 days in Tasiilaq for hikes and iceberg boat tours; one night if you only see the town.
Tasiilaq is the main settlement on Greenland's east coast, surrounded by steep mountains and ice‑filled fjords. The village is walkable, but most attractions (hiking routes, iceberg boat tours, nearby abandoned villages) require full‑day outings, so plan at least two nights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- DKK
- Best months
- Jul–Aug
- avoid Jan–Mar (cold, limited daylight)
- Airport
- KUS
- Nights
- 2
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- 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.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tasiilaq112 ▾
- Police / ambulance / fire112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tasiilaq, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Danish krone (DKK, kr).Greenland-wide
- SIM or eSIMTusass is the only operator; prepaid SIMs in Tusass shops and some kiosks.Greenland-wide
- Tap watercheckTap water is clean and drinkable; in settlements, check with your host.Greenland-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; round up if pleased.Greenland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F/K. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greenland-wide
- SafetyTasiilaq is safe for tourists; main risks are weather changes, remote hiking areas, and high tour costs.
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- RestroomsNormal in hotels and towns; very basic in small settlements and camps.Greenland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Saturdays and most of Sunday; tours run by weather.Greenland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKUS Kulusuk Airport (Flights from Reykjavik; boat transfer to Tasiilaq (check schedule).).
- Getting aroundThe settlement is compact; walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at hotel caféDKK 30–45 (≈ US$5–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))DKK 150–200 (≈ US$25–35)
- Budget bedCampground pitch, a night, per personDKK 300 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomDKK 1,800 (≈ US$300)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomDKK 2,500 (≈ US$400)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget DKK 500 (≈ US$80) · Mid DKK 800 (≈ US$130) · High DKK 1,200 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KUS Kulusuk Airport (Flights from Reykjavik; boat transfer to Tasiilaq (check schedule).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Feb
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Mar
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Apr
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
May
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Jun
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Jul
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Aug
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Sep
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Oct
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Nov
not flagged
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Dec
not flagged
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Oct (11 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tasiilaq: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
10 rd
Feb
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
9 rd
Mar
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
9 rd
Apr
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
8 rd
May
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Jun
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Jul
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Aug
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Sep
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Oct
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
Nov
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
10 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The settlement is compact; walk everywhere. Taxis are available for short trips. For other settlements (Kummiut, Isortoq, Sermiligaaq) you need a local boat or helicopter.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ikkatteq abandoned village
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Boat from Tasi Ilulik harbour, about 30 min each way
Often combined with iceberg watching tours.
Nearby glacier
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Helicopter tour from the heliport, 15‑min flight
Expensive; check availability.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Red House hotel
Comfortable rooms; runs a nearby campground for cheaper stays.
Hotel Ammassalik
Higher‑end option; clean, good food.
Campground (Red House)
Basic facilities, best for budget travelers.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- DKK 500–700 (≈ US$80–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- DKK 700–1,000 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
- High
- DKK 1,000 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 2 nights × DKK 1,800 | DKK 3,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × DKK 800 | DKK 1,600 |
| Boat transfer Kulusuk → Tasiilaq (round‑trip)1 × DKK 800 · check | DKK 800 |
| Iceberg boat tour (half day)1 × DKK 1,200 · check | DKK 1,200 |
| Helicopter glacier tour (30 min)1 × DKK 2,500 · check | DKK 2,500 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | DKK 1,455 |
| Trip total≈ DKK 5,578 per person per day, bed included | DKK 11,155≈ US$1,800 |
The Red House and Hotel Ammassalik.
2026 estimate in DKK; flights and tours excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at hotel café | DKK 30–45 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Fast‑food meal (fried chicken, fries) | DKK 80–120 (≈ US$13–19) |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | DKK 150–200 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Boat tour (half day)check | DKK 1,200–1,500 (≈ US$190–250) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tours (boat, helicopter) are expensive; book in advance.
- Hiking involves steep climbs; be in good shape.
- Bring an EPIRB and ensure travel insurance covers SAR.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance / fire
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire112
Embassy
US consular services are in Nuuk; contact the embassy in Copenhagen.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kulusuk Airport → Tasiilaq (boat, round‑trip): ≈ DKK 800 per person (check)
- Taxi town centre (5 km): ≈ DKK 150–200
Say or show
- Undskyld — Excuse me / Sorry (undskyld)
- Tak — Thank you (tak)
- Hvor meget koster det? — How much is it? (hvɔː ˈmæːt ˈkɔːstɐ ˈdeː)
- Kan jeg betale med kort? — Can I pay by card? (kɑn ˈjɑː ˈbɛːtələ ˈmeð ˈkɔːt)
- Hvor er toilettet? — Where is the toilet? (hvɔː ˈeː ˈtɔɪ̯lət)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tasiilaq. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jul–Aug · avoid Jan–Mar (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel boat transfer (Kulusuk → Tasiilaq).
- Hiking routes mapped from the town centre.
- Campground to hotel upgrade for comfort.
Sources
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