Ilulissat Icefjord
Ilulissat Icefjord
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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-canadaToronto, Canada2,481 contributionsWe 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 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 19, 2024
- stjean11Dorset, United Kingdom1,104 contributionsIncredible 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 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 19, 2024
- Reslysten54Vienna, Virginia2,728 contributionsIt'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 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 9, 2024
- Frans F8 contributionsOverwhelmingly 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 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 23, 2024
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA2,480 contributions
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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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I am trying to find out how to book a trip on the evening boat trip on Ililissat Icefjord, but it doesn’t seem to be listed on any websites. We are travelling to Ilulissat on 6/6/19 for two days and wanted to do this trip.
Written March 23, 2019
Many boats go out all day for this trip through the icefjords. Days will be long in June. Your hotel can book a trip for you now or when you arrive. You can also walk to the city center and book a trip. You will love the trip. Please bring your camera and click non-stop.
Written March 23, 2019
I'm planning to go to Greenland Illusat Begening April and Do you have any comments about this time ? activity ?
Written January 22, 2019
Bonjour
Nous y sommes allés en croisière au mois d'aout.
C'est toujours difficile de trouver des informations sur le Groenland. Je pense qu'en dehors du temps qu'il risque de faire, il faut aussi se poser la question de quoi y faire.
Illulissat est une petite ville isolée sans route pour aller quelque part en dehors de l'aéroport.
Vous pourrez y voir des icebergs dans la baie de Disko. Pour les animaux marins je ne sais pas.
Cordialement.
Written January 23, 2019
Ciao,
In agosto le zanzare sono così tante e fastidiose come ho letto in qualche recensione oppure è una cosa occasionale ?
Written October 25, 2017
You are correct mosquitoes are a problem in warmer weather. The locals have told me that the mosquitoes are worst because of the recent melt caused by climate change. A cold day or a windy day suppresses them somewhat. I wore mosquito repellent with no bites noted.
Written October 26, 2017
Hi my husband and I are going to Ilulissat august 6-11 so looking to book the best tours with the best tour company. Can anyone recommend a company and the best tours to do at this time. Sooooexcited.
Written July 9, 2017
I hope you will love your stay in Ilulissat as much as I did. We stayed in June at the Arctic Hotel during the midnight sun and also as another traveler did can highly recommend the World of Greenland tours. The guides I might add are knowledgeable, friendly, and mindful of your physical capacities. The UNESCO site walk is easy for the most part but there is a really glorious view if you can go up to a viewing point. There is a paint marked way up the rocks that if you follow will make the fairly steep short climb more easy but ask your guide assistance if you need it. I am 67 with a knee replacement and arthritis in my good knee and I made the climb and descent safely. I mention this because the view his well worth it and the reward is a picnic table for a well deserved sit down view. Finally I would also advise that you invest in the Arctic Hotel's superior room which is on third floor. It offers a view of icebergs floating silently past the hotel. I did not stay in the hotel igloos that I suspect even better views. Be aware the sun is up for a very long time. My superior room did not have blackout curtains and a very useful item is a blindfold for sleep. The Ilulissat Icefjiord was a highpoint of my trip and I know World Of Greenland tours will make it yours also.
Written July 9, 2017
Hi I am visiting in July only here for morning as I am on a cruise. I have booked a 2 hour boat trip. I walk with a mobilator (walker) do you think that I will manage the boardwalk. Any advice appreciated. Thank you
Written May 2, 2017
I am not sure which boat you will be on, but it could be a fisherman's boat. When we were there we had to climb down a latter to get on board. So it could be a bit tricky for you.
Written May 3, 2017
Hi my husband and I are wanting to go this place in august from Copenhagen. Just wondering if it's better to go on an organised trip with a tour company or book our own trip and accomodation and tours ourselves. Not sure how available things are there and easy to do My husband is danish so language won't be a problem. Thanks Kelly
Written January 21, 2017
I booked flights, accommodation and day trips by myself. It is easy to arrange. The time I went last year, only AirGreenland operated from Copenhagen to Greenland. There were 3 tour companies in Iluslissat and a few accommodations/hotels to choose. The town is small but has everything you need. There are Germans, Dans, Thais, Philippines settled there. Most young locals speak English.
If you decide to arrange the whole trip by yourself, I recommend to do day trips with Tourist Nature. It is a smaller company and a good way to avoid big groups of tourists. World of Greenland is a big company so they use bigger and more modern boats/vans for cruising trips or transfers. You can find their emails on their websites. Both companies will reply you quickly.
For accommodation, I stayed at Ice Fjord apartment (part of Ice Fjord Hotel) and booked via Booking com. It is a collection of studio apartments located in town centre where you can walk less than 3mins to Tourists Nature and World of Greenland offices, shops and supermarkets. Very basic studio apartment, clean, powerful heating system and they offer free airport pick up/drop off. Although, there is no telephone line at the apartment or room service but mobile phone works and don't bother with room service, go hiking, see amazing ice fjord, enjoy the nature and live like locals. I find this town is very peaceful and is a real get away from busy city lifestyle.
Written January 30, 2017
Hola, quiero viajar el prox. Año, pero no encuentro suficiente info, la ropa se alquila? Costos de comida, hospedaje, tourS, que me recomiendan? Y otro tema ... el idioma, solo hablo castellano
Written October 21, 2016
Hallo aus Deutschland
Für die Ausflüge im Sommer in Grönland ist normale Wander- und Regenkleidung ausreichend. Die Temperatur beträgt 10 bis 20 Grad
Die Nebenkosten sind relativ hoch, da alles eingeführt werden muss. Die Ausflüge kann man im Intenret buchen, sind aber ebenfalls relativ teuer, aber gut organisiert.
Es gibt drei Unterkünfte in Illisat, die in der Hochsaison meistens ausgebucht sind. Das beste Hotel ist das "Arctic", auf einem Hügel gelegen und einer tollen Aussicht auf die Eisberge.
Auf jeden Falle lohnt sich eine Reie nach Grönland.
Aber rechtzeitig buchen.
Written November 19, 2016
Hello I was wondering if there is a specific helicopter service to contact to set up a tour of the icefjord?
Written March 16, 2016
Usually you can book through world of greenland or ice cap tours. Also I would like to recommend Air zafari they fly small planes not helicopters :) have a great trip
Written March 19, 2016
Hi, we are travelling to Ilulissat in February and was wondering if you can travel to other towns in Disko bay at this time of year? it looks like the ferries don't run during this time but are there other boats you can take? thanks!
Written January 10, 2016
Probably not. There is a reason for the ferries not running in the winter: Ice! So you have to fly - og use a dogsled :-)
Written May 3, 2016
I'm planning to go to Greenland next year and am proposing to go in March or April. Do you have any comments about this time of year?
Written November 30, 2015
Unfortunately no. I went July - August, so I wont be of much help to you
Written December 2, 2015
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