Hiking in Greenland

Hiking outside inhabited areas in Greenland is mainly for experienced hikers and it is necessary that your physical condition and sense of direction are good and that you know how to use a map and a compass.

On long tours you will be able to enjoy untouched nature far away from an inhabited place. Always assume that you will be left completely to your own devices and that only very limited assistance is available for the hill walker, such as marked paths, designated routes, sign posting, bridges, etc.

When you have planed the route on the map carefully, you must inform the police, family, friends, hotel or the tourist office of the planned route, estimated duration etc., and remember to notify them when you have returned safely. The planned route should be followed as closely as possible as this is where a search will be initiated in case of emergencies. If you are too far away from the planned route, there is a risk that you will not be found. It is recommended to bring clothes with loud colors that can be seen from far away.

• Don't start off on long walks without some previous training and planning.
• Let someone (the tourist office of the place where you are staying) know where you are heading and when you expect to be back.
• Pay attention to the weather and the weather reports.
• Follow the advice of experienced hikers.
• Be prepared for bad weather and accidents, even on short walks.
• Always remember a map and a compass.
• Never hike alone.
• Turn back before things get critical.
• Be aware of your strength; look for shelter while there is still time.
• Always take along the necessary emergency gear.
• Always bring warm clothes - even on short day tours.

Greenland is an extraordinary island, home to over 60,000 people and some of the world's most awesome scenery is waiting just for you! Giant icebergs, wide fjords, colourful villages and spectacular mountains will amaze and thrill you as you explore this isolated island! We are pleased to offer a series of distinct programs, with a variety of departure dates and itineraries from The West Coast to The East Coast - truly, something for everyone.

Landscape: Greenland's impressive landscapes have attracted tourists for decades. The high, beautiful mountains, glaciers, ice-filled fjords, flora and fauna, unspoiled nature and silence provide a unique experience of the Arctic. The air is so clear that mountains can be seen from a distance of 75-200 km.

Climate: The weather in Greenland changes a lot faster than in other countries. In 10-15 minutes it can get foggy, or a storm can rise. Foehn is a dry and warm wind. It arises from a high pressure area on the ice cap. A sure sign of a coming foehn storm are tall cumulonimbus clouds. The foehn can last 1-2 days and can occur several times during the same month.

Clothing: Three layers of clothing are recommended; the inner layer must be able to transform perspiration to outer layers; the middle layer must insulate against cold and outer layer must be wind and rain proof.