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On this page you will find links to travel agents and information on how to travel to Greenland, where to go, what to see and where to stay.

So, if you are planning a trip to Greenland in the future, this is the place to look for information, guides, inspiration and most important contact information to travel agents, hotels, tour guides etc.

Travelers from south, central and north America can catch a new direct flight route from Baltimore (USA) to Kangerlussuaq in central Greenland. From May 24 to June 11 one weekly flight on thursdays are scheduled and from June 11 to August 20 two weekly flights on mondays and thursday are scheduled.

Travelers from europe or asia choose between entering Greenland from Copenhagen (Denmark) or from Keflavik (Iceland). Arriving from Denmark, you can go direct to Narsarsuaq in south Greenland or to Kangerlussuaq in central Greenland. Arriving from Iceland, you can go direct to Narsarsuaq in south Greenland or Kulusuk in east Greenland.

Air Greenland - Europe and America

Flugfelags Islands - Iceland

Scandinavian Airline Systems - Europe and Asia

Arctic Umiaq Line

Hotel Hans Egede - Nuuk

Hotel Nuuk - Nuuk

Hotel Arctic - ilulissat

Hotel Maniitsoq - Maniitsoq

Hotel Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq

Hotel Hvide Falk - ilulissat

Hotel Angmagssalik - Tasiilaq

Hotel Disco Bay - Qasigiannguit

Hotel Sisimiut - Sisimiut

Hotel Paamiut - Paamiut

Greenland Tours

Kangerlussuaq Tourism A/S

Currency: The currency used in Greenland is Danish Krone (DKK). The exchange rate (July 2007) Danish kroner per US dollar 5.45 DKK. All major credit cards are accepted in all banks and most hotels. In stores only DanKort and VISA are accepted. A few stores accept MasterCards.

Clothing: What to wear depends on what time year you are planning to visit Greenland. During the summer an inner wind-stopper fleece and an outer layer wind and water resistant shell is practical. A good pair of water resistant boot and a mosquito net is required.

During the winter months the temperature plummets to far below zero. A down parka, insulated pants, gloves and hats are required. As well as a pair of insulated boots. Be aware of the chill factor as wind speeds rise, it can cause frostbites in just minutes on unprotected skin.

Health care: Acute treatment in hospitals and dentists is free. If you are taking any prescription medicine, make sure to bring it on the trip. Travel health insurance is generally recommended. No vaccine is required for entering Greenland.

Passport: Passport is required. Citizens of America does not require visa for stays shorter that 3 month.

Electricity: The standard voltage is 220 Volts like most countries in Europe. So if you arriving from the United States, make sure you bring an adaptor.

Internet: Most hotels offer internet access. Internet hotspots in public places are only offered a very few places. Greenland is suffering under a communication monopoly resulting in one of the worlds highest internet access and mobile phone rates.

Telephone: Greenland has a very good domestic and international telephone communication service system provided by cable, microwave radio relay and satellite. The country code is -299. Be aware that cellular coverage is restricted to cover only populated areas.

Language: The language is Greenlandic. In major towns Danish is widely used as well. Generally the young generation does understand and speak English very well too.

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