Wild Berry Season in Greenland 2025
Wildberries are an important part of Greenlanders' diets
Best time: September–October
Crowberries near the Eqip Sermia glacier
Bearberry is edible, but it contains acids that can give nausea, vomiting and fever if too many is eaten
Cornus canadensis or Canadian bunchberry
Arctic Billberry Plant near Rolige Brae Glacier, Scoresbysund, East Greenland
The flora of Greenland is quite poor since the climate is harsh and only the toughest plants can survive in such conditions. Fortunately, the country is rich with wild berries that grow all over its terrain. Among them are blueberries, blackberries, cowberries, Alpine bearberries, Juniper berries, and crowberries. These berries are an essential part of the Inuit diet, and they are widely used in desserts, compotes, and meat sauces or as an accompaniment to boiled cod liver. They are usually harvested in autumn, and this is the best time to try some local specialities made with these.
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Authors: Eleonora Provozin
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