Ilulissat is also known as “the city by the icebergs”. It is located right next to the iconic Isfjord, which was the first place in Greenland to be added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The ice fjord, the focal point of Ilulissat, offers unique views and various activities such as sailing among the icebergs, hiking and helicopter tours.
The area has been inhabited for 4,000 years due to its rich hunting grounds created by the impressive Ilulissat Icefjord. The icebergs originating from the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier are visible everywhere in the city. Ilulissat, Greenland’s third largest city, has over 4,500 inhabitants and is known for its sled dogs, which live just outside the city. Visitors meet a friendly local population, where old traditions coexist side by side with modernity.