Ilulissat, also known as Jakobshavn, is renowned for its breathtaking 34-mile long (55km) Icefjord, the first place in Greenland designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This small town on the west coast of Greenland offers visitors the opportunity to marvel at the skyscraper-sized icebergs that drift through the Ilulissat Icefjord. Characterized by dramatic cliffs and vast expanses of ice, the area surrounding Ilulissat provides a stunning backdrop for exploration. Adventurers can embark on boat tours to experience the enormity of the icebergs up close, take guided hikes through Arctic landscapes, or even take a helicopter tour to view the fjord from above. Ilulissat captures the essence of the Arctic, combining raw natural beauty with the rich cultural heritage of Greenland.
*Greenland visits are subject to weather and ice conditions.