A boat trip to the Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord north of Maniitsoq in Greenland is an unforgettable experience in unusually beautiful nature. Meet calving glaciers and high mountain peaks or take a dip in the turquoise blue water! As part of my work with Nature Guide Greenland, I traveled around Southwest Greenland in September 2021. I had […]
The view from the top of the Iviangiusat Mountain is worth the whole climb. In clear weather, the archipelago, the mountains and the Greenland ice sheet appear razor sharp in a radius of several hundred kilometers. You can even see all the way to the capital, Nuuk. It has become autumn and Maniitsoq’s rooftops are […]
Even if you live in Copenhagen, there are many opportunities for nice walks near the big city. Not to forget is the new Armarmino trail, which is a 27 km marked hiking trail on southern Amager. Perfect for a day hike! The Armarmino hiking trail has just been launched, and what a good timing, because […]
A hike to the abandoned village of Uunarteq (Cape Tobin) offers incomparably beautiful Arctic nature, challenging terrain and close encounters with snow hares, eider ducks, sea urchins and, if you are lucky/unlucky, polar bears. I have just arrived in Ittoqqortoormiit (June 25th, 2020) and I decide to embark on my first hike. Following good advice […]
Experience a beautiful timelapse tour to Ilulissat Icefjord. This timelapse film project is made by photographer Bo Normander and timelapse expert Casper Rolsted. In October 2019, the film was selected as one of the best films on Vimeo and received the honorful Staff Pick badge. Ilulissat Icefjord is a natural site of outstanding beauty created […]
If you are well prepared for the actual terrain and weather, hiking can be done in Nuuk all year round, winter included. On a frosty November day, I went for a great hike, starting off the Nuuk Airport to follow the 7 km green-marked trail that goes around the Quassussuaq Mountain (450 m). The hiking […]
Arctic Circle Trail – Part II Part II of our report on the Arctic Circle Trail. You will also find information about the area’s geography, climate, plants, and wildlife. DAY 7: INNAJUATTOQ → KANGERLUARSUK TULLEQ (VIA NERUMAQ) 33 km – Easy/moderate terrain mostly through valleys and lowlands but pretty swampy in the last part On […]
Arctic Circle Trail – Part I Could you imagine anything more adventurous than hiking in the remote wilderness of Greenland? Being completely alone among ice-capped mountains, deserted shrublands, and rushing rivers. Simply, experiencing Arctic nature in all its beauty and remoteness. The Arctic Circle Trail offers it all on the 165 km long hiking route […]
What kind of gear should you bring on the Arctic Circle Trail? In the weeks prior to our departure for the Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland, we spent quite some time and energy preparing the best backpacks ever! We ended up with about 22 kg each, maybe just a bit too much. However, after just […]