EXCURSIONS IN ILULISSAT
Welcome to World of Greenland's tour universe. On this page you will find the best excursions in Ilulissat, operated by ourselves or other hand-picked local operators. We take responsibility for your trip from start to finish, and look forward to welcoming you in Ilulissat.
Highlights - recommended tours in Ilulissat
Helicopter – Kangia Classic
Iceberg Sightseeing
Dog Sledding
We have opened a cozy café in a peat hut near Ilulissat, which should definitely be a part of every visitor's bucket list.
The peat hut is idyllically located along the Yellow Route—a popular hiking trail that winds along the mouth of the Icefjord in the UNESCO-protected area. Here, you can enjoy Asimut's dishes, which both satisfy your lunch cravings and offer a relaxing break. At the same time, we provide refreshments to suit every palate.
Every day, we look forward to welcoming guests in these special surroundings, where history and atmosphere combine to create a unique experience.
Unique accommodation in Ilulissat
Sustainability
Sustainability and caretaking is part of our DNA at World of Greenland.
We are a Greenlandic company with a Greenlandic CVR. Among other things, this means that all our corporate tax and personal tax is paid locally in Avannaata Kommunia. It also means that everything we do is rooted in the local environment and commitment.
In our lodges, we have, among other things, set up our own solar panel systems, which supply us with green electricity; we have marked hiking trails in the areas, to spare the fragile and delicate, arctic nature; and we have a goal of being 100% free of disposable plastic. In addition, we employ local labor to the best possible extent, just as we offer internships to guide students or service economists from Campus Kujalleq every year.
We believe that locally rooted projects and democratic participation in society will create a breeding ground for sustainable growth in the company, and in local as well as national development. We happily contribute to the community with a helping hand, sponsorship and social responsibility. We are a member of the Greenland Chamber of Commerce, and we always actively participate in tourism related meetings and municipal strategy planning. We get involved in the local culture, both as a business and in our free time, and we are always available with ideas and thoughts.
Welcome to Ilulissat
Ilulissat was founded in 1741 and was originally named Jakobshavn. Ilulissat is part of Avannaata Kommunia, meaning the northern municipality. There is about 10.650 people live in this huge area. Ilulissat alone has approximately 4500 human inhabitants and 1500 sleddogs.
Ilulissat is situated about 180 miles north of the Polar Circle. You can therefore experience the midnight sun from May 20th to July 20th. The complete winter darkness begins at the end of November until the sun returns on January 13th. During this period we have some of the finest northen light in the world.
Experience the midnight sun, the Inland ice, gigantic icebergs and calving glaciers. Experience whales, seals, sledge dogs, permafrost and the northern light. A world so far away from your everyday life, this will be a true adventure.
Greenland is a big country with lots of beautiful and interesting places to visit. However, there is no place, where the experience will become as complete as here in Ilulissat – the town by the ice fiord.
Ilulissat offers experiences by helicopter, boat, dog sled, snowmobile, and on foot. It is an area so beautiful and unique that UNESCO designated it as a World Heritage Site in 2007.
The backcountry is incredibly beautiful, and during the winter when the ground is covered with a blanket of glittering snow, it is possible to go dogsledding, snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoe hiking.
Although Ilulissat is amazing in itself, even greater experiences await those who dare to venture a little further into Disko Bay. Out here, away from the crowds, you'll encounter a different and more authentic side of Greenland. Visit our lodges, each focused on sharing a unique story about our beautiful country.
Welcome to Ilulissat - The Land of adventures.
