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Thanks to more comfortable weather, the best time to visit Greenland is a smooth and bright summer. A period from June through August is ideal for flightseeing, watching the midnight sun, enjoying hot springs or watching giant whales. Winters in Greenland are frosty and almost synonymous with dogsledding. If you want to see more on a smaller budget and avoid to the crowds, come to Greenland during shoulder season in spring and autumn to watch the Northern Lights and practice some ice diving.

19 things to do in Greenland

Arctic Circle Race

April 4, 2025 Event

One of the toughest cross-country races in the world

River Fishing

July–September Activity

When fish migrate up the rivers, Greenland begins a short and intense season for fishing

Ice Climbing and Mountaineering

December–May Activity

There's nothing like observing the world's biggest island from a high rocky and snowy mountain after a challenging climb

Ski Tours and Heli Skiing in Greenland

February–May Activity

Off-road skiing might be tough but the experience of riding in peaceful, virgin snow is definitely worth the effort

Christmas in Greenland

December 24–December 25 Event

One of the most important holidays in the country is celebrated with some peculiar traditions

Kiviak

December–March Food

Hundreds of raw auks are wrapped into a sealskin, then sewn up and fermented under a heap of stone—that's the recipe of Greenland's typical winter delicacy

Dog Sledding

January–April Activity

A classic way to explore the majestic Greenland nature in winter

Mattak

December 24–December 25 Food

This might sound cruel and weird but whale is a common delicacy in Greenland

Hot Springs

June–mid-September Activity

Greenland has plenty of hot springs but only one of them is used as an outdoor spa

Midnight Sun

late April–late August Nature

One amazing phenomenon of nature only available in the far north or south

Flightseeing

May–September Activity

There's no better way to experience the size and the magnificence of Greenland

Kayaking

June–August Activity

Kayak is not only a fun water activity. For the locals, ​it's also an ancient transportation and hunting tool

Cottongrass Blooming

June–September Nature

The surprisingly​ green landscape of Greenland becomes dotted with white fluffy flowers in summer

Wild Berry Season

September–October Food

Wildberries are an important part of Greenlanders' diets

Snowmobiling

October–February Activity

A fast and fun way to explore the snowy expanses of Greenland

Diving

April | August–September Activity

If you have some experience and courage you can try either open water iceberg diving or diving under icebergs trapped in the pack ice

Northern Lights in Greenland

September–early April Nature

Go for the best aurora borealis experience in the world

Polar Circle Marathon

October 26–27, 2024 Event

The coolest marathon on Earth

Whale Watching in Greenland

all year round | best May-August Activity

Check out several magnificent species of whales though you may feel smaller than ever

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