Nature Guide Greenland

Nature Guide Greenland is packed with the latest knowledge about Greenland’s nature, geology, climate, wildlife, and plants.

The book is your gateway to nature experiences all over Greenland with travel descriptions, tips for sailing and hiking tours, and recommended visits to the country’s most spectacular nature sights.

Over 550 species of animals, plants, fungi, and more are included in the guide. In addition, there is a brand new geological overview of rocks and minerals. The book, which is richly illustrated with 540 colour photos and 18 maps, is the most comprehensive guide to Greenland published to date.

Nature Guide Greenland is aimed at all nature and travel enthusiasts with a love of Greenland. With this guide in hand, you are well equipped to explore Greenland’s magnificent nature.

300.00 kr.

About the book

Explore Greenland and discover the unique nature

Are you interested in exploring Greenland’s dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife? Nature Guide Greenland is the perfect companion for anyone with a passion for Greenland and the Arctic.

Greenland’s nature is magnificent, yet rugged. There is hardly any place on earth where the forces of nature and life’s adaptation to a strict climate appear more contrasting and diverse than in Greenland.

Nature Guide Greenland tells vividly and enthusiastically about Greenland’s nature with beautiful photos and in-depth information.

On 384 richly illustrated pages, the book comes all the way around Greenland’s nature, geology, climate and not least the unique animal and plant life so far north.

Over 550 species of animals, plants, fungi and more are described in detail.
540 colour photos and 18 maps help you navigate the Arctic wilderness.
Travel tips and nature experiences guide you to the most spectacular places.
Geological overview explains Greenland’s unique rocks and minerals.

The book is based on a comprehensive compilation of the latest scientific knowledge, and the data has been verified by leading experts. At the same time, the collected knowledge is made accessible in an inspiring and engaging way.

Great interest in Greenland

Greenland’s society is undergoing rapid development and the country faces special challenges. These include the effects of global warming, which are particularly visible in the Arctic.

The increased international interest in the country’s resources and geopolitical significance, as well as a growing tourism, contribute to a high demand for knowledge and communication about Greenland.

Greenland as a travel destination

Nature Guide Greenland is aimed at all nature and travel enthusiasts with a love of Greenland. With this book in hand, you are well equipped to explore Greenland’s beautiful and magnificent nature.

The book, which is richly illustrated with 540 colour photos and 18 detailed maps, is the most comprehensive guide published to date about Greenland.

Additional information

This updated and internationally oriented edition of the book delves into Greenland’s geology, climate, flora, and fauna, showcasing how life adapts to some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. By combining stunning photography with scientific insight, Nature Guide Greenland serves as both an inspiring travel companion and an indispensable reference.

For further Arctic explorations, visit our Greenland Posts page. If you want to learn more about Greenland’s tourism and cultural experiences, you can explore Visit Greenland.

The book is also available in Danish.

Content

Part I Greenland’s nature
Introduction to Greenland / Greenland’s geology / Climate and weather / Arctic nature / Greenland’s plant life / Greenland’s animal life / Life in the sea

Part II Travel guide
South Greenland / Nuuk and Southwest Greenland / Disko Bay / East Greenland / Northwest Greenland

Part III Field guide
Land mammals / Marine mammals / Birds / Fish / Insects and spiders / Crustaceans / Molluscs / Echinoderms / Plants / Ferns and fern allies / Seaweeds (marine algae) / Mushrooms / Mosses / Lichens / Rocks / Minerals

Specifications

Nature Guide Greenland
© Bo Normander and Nature & Environment Publishers, Copenhagen, Denmark
Release date: December, 2023
Format: 21 x 15 x 2,4 cm
Pages: 384
Weight: 740 g
Photos: 540
Maps: 18
Language: English
ISBN 978-87-999180-1-0
The production of Nature Guide Greenland was supported by:

15. Juni Fonden
Aage V. Jensens Fond
Bestles Fond
Visit Greenland
Kalaallit Nunaanni Brugseni

Disko Line
Blue Ice Explorer

World of Greenland
Hotel Arctic