Air Partner Magazine A/W 25 US - Flipbook - Page 114
T H E N E X T G R E AT E S C A P E
The colorful capital city of Nuuk.
Husky sled across the
shimmering landscape.
GREENLAND’S MOST
CAP TIVATING CORNERS
Greenland’s top destinations all o昀昀er an incredible
blend of natural wonder, cultural depth, and Arctic
adventure. Start in Nuuk, the colorful, compact, and
increasingly cosmopolitan capital city. Located at the
mouth of the Nuuk Fjord system, between mountains
and sea, it o昀昀ers a fascinating glimpse into both
modern and ancient Greenlandic life and serves as an
excellent springboard from which to explore. While in
Nuuk, be sure to visit the Greenland National Museum
and the Nuuk Art Museum and delve into the city’s
remarkably happening gastronomic scene.
Further north, Ilulissat is nothing short of iconic.
A name synonymous with some of the most
spectacular ice scenery on Earth, the
town sits beside the Ilulissat Icefjord –
a UNESCO World Heritage Site home
Sunrise whale watching
at Disko Bay.
to colossal, cathedral-sized icebergs.
Walk along the Icefjord boardwalk, sail
among the icebergs, or take a boat
or helicopter tour to Sermeq Kujalleq,
one of the fastest moving and most
active glaciers in the world, to witness
its thunderous calving in real-time.
Just a short sail away lies Disko Bay,
perhaps the Arctic’s most photogenic
corner. Famed for surreal icebergchoked waters and rich wildlife, it’s
home to the Eqi Glacier and some
of the best whale watching in the
country. Whether you take a guided
nature tour, cast a line for Arctic char,
kayak or paddleboard past glistening
ice sculptures, or visit rural villages, it
will not disappoint.
Take a boat or helicopter tour
to Sermeq Kujalleq, one of the
fastest moving and most active
glaciers in the world.
