Ultimate 3-Day Greenland Itinerary: Best Things to Do & See

Start your Greenland adventure at the National Museum of Greenland. Explore fascinating exhibits featuring Inuit mummies, ancient artifacts, and captivating stories that reveal Greenland’s rich past.

National Museum of Greenland

Enjoy a fresh Greenlandic lunch at Sarfalik, Nuuk’s renowned fine dining spot, where local ingredients are transformed into inventive Nordic dishes with spectacular fjord views.

Sarfalik

Take a sunset stroll along the Nuuk Waterfront, where colorful houses and the dramatic backdrop of Sermitsiaq mountain create a picture-perfect Arctic scene.

Nuuk Waterfront

Begin with a hike to the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where massive icebergs drift majestically from the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier into Disko Bay.

Ilulissat Icefjord

Stop for lunch at Mamartut, a cozy eatery beloved by locals for its home-cooked Greenlandic specialties, including muskox stew and freshly caught fish.

Mamartut

Set out on a magical evening boat tour with Disko Line to cruise among luminous icebergs, where you might spot whales or witness the midnight sun (summer) or northern lights (winter).

Disko Line

Embark on a guided excursion to the Russell Glacier, where you can witness towering ice walls, calving events, and possibly spot muskoxen and reindeer roaming the tundra.

Russell Glacier

Recharge with a hearty meal at Roklubben, a lakeside restaurant famed for its Greenlandic buffet and panoramic views of Lake Ferguson.

Roklubben

As dusk falls, join a guided tour to the Point 660 for a chance to actually walk on the vast Greenland Ice Sheet, a truly bucket-list Arctic experience.

Point 660