Greenland - Useful information for your trip

Greenland is an island belonging to the American continent; it is also the largest island in the world. Originally, it was a colony of Norway, but in 1953 it became part of the Danish Kingdom.

The territory of Greenland is almost entirely covered by ice, which can reach a thickness of 3,000 metres. The coasts are very jagged and characterized by a very dense maze of fjords and islets formed by erosion of glaciers over the years. Human settlements are mainly located on the islands, since they are not completely covered by ice. This is why Greenland does not have a real infrastructural network and railways don't exist. The most common means of transport are boats, ferries and airplanes, anyway these often cannot work due to the hostile meteorological conditions.

The weather is arctic in the north-central coasts, sub-arctic along the south-central coasts. Generally, the island is very windy, and the cold winds can be a problem for those who are not well equipped, on the other hand, rainfalls are not abundant but they are frequent. Finally, the sun does not often shine, it can be seen especially during spring and summer. During the long nights in winter it is possible to admire the picturesque aurora borealis.

In Greenland it is not very difficult to see breath-taking, stunning and amazing landscapes and views. Nature and its artistic glimpses make it a worthy destination, as well as its heterogeneous fauna, which includes reindeers, musk ox, wolves, Arctic foxes, hares, seals and whales. This land also proudly preserves Inuit culture, traditions and customs as well as important archaeological sites dating back to the Viking epoch. Disko Bay and the close Ilulissat, a frozen fjord declared Unesco World Heritage Site, are for sure two unmissable spots.