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Major city · Greenland

Upernavik

Spend 2–3 days in Upernavik for bird‑cliff views and the museum; add a day‑trip or a longer guided kayak or sailing tour if sea ice permits.

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Upernavik is a small Arctic town on the west coast of Greenland, known for the Apparsuit bird cliff, a historic museum and winter‑time dog‑sledding. The settlement is compact, so most sights are reachable on foot, and day‑trip activities are limited by sea‑ice conditions.

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Weather
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Currency
DKK
Best months
Jun–Aug (kayaking, sailing, bird watching; sea ice recedes)
avoid Dec–Feb (sea ice limits boat tours); dog‑sledding possible Dec–Jun
Airport
JUV
Nights
2–3

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This is a basic guide for Upernavik: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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.

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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
Emergency numbers for Upernavik112 ▾
  • 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 Upernavik, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Apparsuit bird cliffUpernavik MuseumDog sleddingKayaking
Airports
JUV Upernavik Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −5°C (23°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    −4°C (25°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  6. Jun

    Care

    8°C (46°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    10°C (50°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    9°C (48°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    0°C (32°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    −3°C (27°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −6°C (21°F)

Best: Jul–Aug. Mixed: Jun. Avoid: Dec–May. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (10°C (50°F)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Upernavik: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−5°C (23°F)

−15°C (5°F)

5 rd

Feb

−4°C (25°F)

−14°C (7°F)

5 rd

Mar

0°C (32°F)

−10°C (14°F)

6 rd

Apr

3°C (37°F)

−5°C (23°F)

7 rd

May

5°C (41°F)

−2°C (28°F)

8 rd

Jun

8°C (46°F)

0°C (32°F)

9 rd

Jul

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 rd

Aug

9°C (48°F)

1°C (34°F)

9 rd

Sep

5°C (41°F)

−2°C (28°F)

8 rd

Oct

0°C (32°F)

−7°C (19°F)

7 rd

Nov

−3°C (27°F)

−12°C (10°F)

6 rd

Dec

−6°C (21°F)

−14°C (7°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

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Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Town is walkable; hire a kayak or join a dog‑sled tour for coastal travel. No public transport.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Apparsuit bird cliff

go

Door to door: check

Access by foot or local transport; check route and walking time.

Best in summer when birds are nesting; verify access details locally.

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.

Gina's Guesthouse

Single $159 / Double $199, breakfast $22, free airport shuttle. Currency not confirmed; verify price locally.

Gina's Hostel/Annex

Single $120 / Double $160, 10 beds total, communal lounge. Currency not confirmed; verify price locally.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
DKK 500–800 (≈ US$80–130) excl. bed
Mid
DKK 800–1,200 (≈ US$130–190) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Coffee at caféDKK 30–45 (≈ US$5–8)
Simple lunch (sandwich, soup)DKK 80–120 (≈ US$13–19)
Dog‑sled tour (half‑day)checkDKK 800–1,200 (≈ US$130–190)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Upernavik is very safe; main concerns are weather‑related delays and sea‑ice conditions—check forecasts before travel.
  • Sea ice from Dec to Jun blocks boat trips; check ice conditions before sailing.
  • Flights are limited to a few per week from Kangerlussuaq via Ilulissat; plan for possible delays.

Emergency numbers

Police / ambulance / fire
112

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Emergency

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Kangerlussuaq → Upernavik flight: ≈ DKK 2,500 round‑trip (check schedule)
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 Upernavik. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Aug (kayaking, sailing, bird watching; sea ice recedes) · avoid Dec–Feb (sea ice limits boat tours); dog‑sledding possible Dec–Jun · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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