Ilulissat Icefjord

Ilulissat Icefjord

Ilulissat Icefjord
4.9
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This massive and fast-moving glacier travels more that 100 feet per day, dropping huge icebergs into its narrow coastal inlets.
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  • product-of-canada
    Toronto, Canada2,481 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did a West coast Greenland cruise with Hurtigruten, and this was one of our top 3 experiences in Greenland. The boardwalk is well done, and the setting is beautiful with contrasting white icebergs, blue sky, and green grass/moss. The Icefjord Centre/Museum is where the boardwalk begins, so it is convenient and well set up. I also like that you can choose different hiking paths (including up some small mountains) to make the experience as challenging as you like.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 19, 2024
  • stjean11
    Dorset, United Kingdom1,104 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible views of icebergs & the colours are fantastic. Whale watching trips , sunset sailing & trips to Eqi Lodge. We saw at least 5 Humpback whales and could hear them calling. We stayed at Eqi Lodge for 2 nights if you have the chance & the money it's a must do.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 19, 2024
  • Reslysten54
    Vienna, Virginia2,728 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's an awesome illustration of the forces of climate change. Enormous icebergs line up to drift out into the sea. Some of them large enough to supply Denmark with water for several years, our guide informed us. The giants among them can take up to four years to dissolve, but ultimately the loss of land ice will contribute to rising sea levels. That said, the beauty of this majestic landscape is irresistible.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 9, 2024
  • Frans F
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Overwhelmingly beautiful and special. Icebergs, beautiful nature, skies, sea and so much more. Not cheap, but perhaps that is Greenland's strength, so that it is not overrun by the masses. Hiking through areas where you won't meet anyone else. Seeing and hearing glaciers, the howling of the sled dogs. Colorful birds and special meals.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 23, 2024
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA2,480 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
We booked a night tour of the Icefjord. The tour started at 9:30 and ended around midnight. It was a very good tour in terms of seeing icebergs. It got extremely cold at the end, though, when the boat sped up for about 15 minutes on the return trip to the dock. There was limited indoor seating so we were stuck outside. We were pretty warmly dressed, too - gloves, hat, scarf, heavy coat. My wife and I were both still shivering an hour after we got off of the boat, though.

The tour is amazing but you should book the trip (especially night ones) with an operator that has sufficient indoor seating on the boat.
Written June 30, 2023
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Gloria B
Battle Ground, WA177 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Take your time to walk up to the Icefjord center. You will pass the sled dog center and a valley full of sled dogs. The center by itself as a building is amazing. With care (I'm 73) I walked on the roof. Inside, plan to spend about 2 hours reading the information for the displays, watching the 6 minute film and the 5 minute video. It's all very well done. Then I walked the boardwalk. Amazing!!! Pack a lunch and sit in awe of the icefjord. Few mosquitoes on 8 June but be prepared for later this summer as the tundra is covered in meltponds.
Written June 9, 2022
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kevin j
Greater London, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Have just visited this remarkable place.
A spectacular sight, easily accessible by way of a 1/5km boardwalk. Beforehand, spent time at the quite magnificent Icefjord Centre. A beautiful building in the shape of a boomerang with sweeping views of the town and mountains. The centre has the most interesting collection of objects, fossils, videos, books etc, a cosy cafe and all around outside are hundreds of Arctic Dogs, in their pens waiting for thei masters to come along.
All in all, a unique experience
Written September 13, 2022
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Nalini N
Greater Sydney, Australia698 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
We had a nice walk up to the Icefjord. The buiding is beautiful and centre has great education and interactive tools on ice. The landscape around is very pretty. You can take a walk back to the town - there are a few walks to select from depending on your fitness. There is a little cafe or you can take a picnic lunch to have sitting on the rocks.
Written July 8, 2023
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Cathy
35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Solo
Amazing walk over the Eye Center roof to the boardwalk below for amazing hike and through the bog and to visit all the ice. The walk is 2 km to the ice field and then you get to scramble over rocks to get closer to the ICE fields. I had a tour guide that brought coffee and hot chocolate so you could have a warm break and to sit and enjoy the wonderful views of the ICE below
Written August 26, 2022
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TheTraveler888
Lexington, KY155 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Took a tour of the Ilulissat Icefjord on a small boat (maybe around a 10 or 12-passenger boat). Beautiful area to see!!! The boat even pulled up to a small, flat iceberg and let us out to walk around it. It was fun feeling the iceberg bouncing a little as we were on it. There was fog in the area when I was there, but that added to the intrigue. Do not miss this experience!
Written September 30, 2022
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Summerasalifestyle
Malibu, CA3,588 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Most beautiful and awe inspiring. Book tours are available as are hikes.
UNESCO area. Almost a spiritual experience. I was lucky enough to do both a private water and land tour.
Locals will describe and show the accelerated melting.
See it while it’s still around.
Written August 28, 2021
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Miles Archer
Boca Raton, FL7,104 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Solo
I live in south Florida, so I don't have glaciers and icebergs within driving distance. But when I'm in northern climates, I make it a point to visit glaciers. I took a boat tour here. Spectacular encounter.
Written June 29, 2022
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Silje
Denmark11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
This place is a must if you visit Ilulissat. It's beyond beautiful and it's one a the best experiences of my life. I took the yellow route from The Icefjord Centre and I'm planning on doing the two others if the weather allows it. The place speaks for itself but trust me, this is a place you want to visit.
Written October 10, 2022
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jessitreble
Anchorage, AK57 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Business
Great if you’re on a budget or time crunch this is a must. Short walk to see ice fjords with great view. The exhibit is very informative about the culture and glaciers. The cafe is also great way to end the tour of the exhibit. If you plan to leave the board walk then waterproof footwear is recommended. Bring a rain jacket, bug repellent and your camera!
Written July 23, 2023
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