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Voykit pocket guide · 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.

NuukAasiaatIgalikuIlulissatIttoqqortoormiitKangerlussuaqKulusukNanortalikNarsaqNarsarsuaqOqaatsutQaanaaqQaqortoqQasigiannguitTasiilaq500 kmdots: other places in this guide
Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Greenland
Best months
Jul–Aug
Avoid
Jan–Mar (cold, limited daylight)
Stay
2 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
DKK
Money
Currency is the Danish krone (DKK, kr). Cards are accepted in hotels and shops in towns; carry some cash for small settlements.
Daily spend
Budget DKK 500–700 excl. bed · Mid DKK 700–1,000 excl. bed · High DKK 1,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Tusass is the only operator; prepaid SIMs in Tusass shops and some kiosks. Roaming from EU plans is not included (Greenland is outside the EU) — check your plan.
Emergency
Police / ambulance / fire 112
Plugs
Types C, E, F, K · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round-pin plugs fit.
Tipping
Restaurants: Not expected; round up if pleased.; Guides: Optional small tip for multi-day trips.
Water
Tap water is clean and drinkable; in settlements, check with your host.
Toilets
Normal in hotels and towns; very basic in small settlements and camps.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Coffee at hotel caféDKK 30–45
Fast‑food meal (fried chicken, fries)DKK 80–120
Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))DKK 150–200
Boat tour (half day)DKK 1,200–1,500

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

KUS · Kulusuk Airport
Flights from Reykjavik; boat transfer to Tasiilaq (check schedule).

Typical fares

Kulusuk Airport → Tasiilaq (boat, round‑trip)
≈ DKK 800 per person (check)
Taxi town centre (5 km)
≈ DKK 150–200
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get 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 and do

Known for

  • Iceberg boat tours
  • Mountain hiking
  • Alpine climbing
  • Local culture

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Ikkatteq abandoned villageBoat from Tasi Ilulik harbour, about 30 min each way≈1 h total
Nearby glacierHelicopter tour from the heliport, 15‑min flight≈45 min total

Sleep

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.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryUndskyldundskyld
Thank youTaktak
How much is it?Hvor meget koster det?hvɔː ˈmæːt ˈkɔːstɐ ˈdeː
Can I pay by card?Kan jeg betale med kort?kɑn ˈjɑː ˈbɛːtələ ˈmeð ˈkɔːt
Where is the toilet?Hvor er toilettet?hvɔː ˈeː ˈtɔɪ̯lət

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake, quiet tone; avoid: Loud talk
  • Visiting a home: Remove shoes; accept coffee; avoid: Refusing all food bluntly
  • Silence: Allow pauses in conversation; avoid: Filling every gap
  • Culture: Ask about Greenlandic words and life; avoid: Calling people Eskimo or treating Greenland as simply Denmark
  • Nature: Leave no trace; avoid: Taking stones or bones from sites

Scams and watch-outs

  • 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.

Tasiilaq is safe for tourists; main risks are weather changes, remote hiking areas, and high tour costs.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Tasiilaq yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Iceberg boat tours
  • Mountain hiking
  • Alpine climbing
  • Local culture

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Tasiilaq

Til denne adresse, tak

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police / ambulance / fire112

US consular services are in Nuuk; contact the embassy in Copenhagen.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/tasiilaq). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.