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AGENT’S MANUAL 2005 GREENLAND Photos: Sten Karup, Karsten Bidstrup, Kristjan Fridriksson, Manfred Horender, Ole G. Jensen, Kathrine Schmidt 1 Welcome to Greenland FACTS ABOUT GREENLAND Greenland Tourism's Internet service centre

Area: 2,175,600 km2 Tourist Offices / Greenland Visitor Geography: World’s largest island Approx. 85% covered with ice 2 Information in Greenland Population: 56,676 Capital: Nuuk Government: Home rule since 1979 Greenland Outfitters Religion: Lutheran-Evangelical Protestants 3 Climate: Arctic climate. Large differences between the climate along the coast and inland and between south and north Incoming, Tour Operator Time difference: GMT – 3 hours 4 Language: Greenlandic and Danish and Travel Agency's National Day: June 21 Currency: Danish Kroner (DKK) Excursion Organizers, Accommodation, Creditcards: Visa, Master & Diners are accepted in most towns 5 Tours and Excursions in Greenland Number of tourists in 2003: 29,712 6 Hotel Classification in Greenland PHONE AND FAX CALLS

When calling and faxing to Greenland, make sure to dial +299 before the 6-digit local number. 7 Restaurants in Greenland

Meetings, Incentives, 8 Conferences and Events in Greenland ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION Greenland Tourism - 9 Events in Greenland The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 Safety information sheet DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland 10 Hiking in Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 Fishing Licence in Greenland MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE 11 Hunting in Greenland Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Arts and Crafts in Greenland Strandgade 91 12 P.O. Box 1139 Export regulations in Greenland DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Press and Media in Greenland Fax: +45 32 83 38 89 13 [email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl 14 SCHENGEN in Greenland

Passenger carriers, City and 15 airport codes in Greenland WELCOME TO GREENLAND 1 INTERNET SERVICE CENTRE

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

Welcome Welcome to Greenland "Kalaallit Nunaat"

Greenland Tourism – the National Tourist CONSULTANCY Employees at the information & marketing Board of Greenland – welcomes you to office are as follows: Greenland with this agent’s manual. Read Tourism and Project Consultant Marketing Manager about tourism in Greenland and Greenland Mads-D. Skifte ([email protected]) Niels Kreutzmann ([email protected]) Tourism, and learn about tourist offices, Tourism and Project Consultant Marketing and PR Coordinator outfitters, transport options, and the many Anders U. la Cour Vahl ([email protected]) Siw Møller Kristensen ([email protected]) forms of overnight accommodation in Legal Advisor and Project Coordinator MICE Coordinator Greenland. Using this agent’s manual, you Hideo Sawahata ([email protected]) Lykke Geisler Yakaboylu ([email protected]) will be able to quickly look up the area you Tourism and Project Consultant Flemming Drechsel ([email protected]) need to know more about for your work LOG ONTO GREENLAND of selling trips to Greenland – the world’s Educational Consultant, TAKUSS’ largest island. Jesper Labansen ([email protected]) Our webportal www.greenland.com gives you an insight into the many possibilities Greenland Tourism – the National Tourist INFORMATION & you will encounter when visiting Green- Board of Greenland – was set up in 1991 by DOCUMENTATION land. This country is alive with activities, Greenland’s Home Rule Government. The yet it also presents a tranquillity you rarely purpose of the company was, and contin- Information Manager find anywhere else in the world. Also, ues to be, to promote environmentally sus- Julia Pars ([email protected]) here you will find more about the history, tainable and culturally responsible tourism, Web Assistant development and everyday life in Green- which is beneficial to Greenland. Margit Sørensen ([email protected]) land. Together with splendid and colourful Information Assistant DTP pictures this will give you a vivid image Greenland Tourism’s head office is in Kathrine Najaaraq Schmidt ([email protected]) of the multiple opportunities and life in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. The prin- Greenland today. cipal tasks of the head office are: prod- MARKETING & uct and structure development, providing AGENTS SERVICE Travel Offers is an entirely new option on advice, documentation and information. the site. Here, travel agents will be able to For 2005 new tasks will be introduced, but A service your own firm may find use- promote tours to Greenland directly to the the tasks in tourism will remain the same. ful is Greenland Tourism’s sales support customer. The travellers just have to click functions. Some of the services and items at the country they plan to travel from Employees at the head office in Nuuk are Greenland Tourism in Copenhagen can and then see what offers are available. If as follows: offer include: anything interests them, they can mail • Brochures on Greenland as a whole and the travel agency directly via the Travel divided up by region ADMINISTRATION Offers section. Please contact the market- • Posters ing & information department, for more Managing Director • Photoservice with more than 2000 images information. Stig Rømer Winther ([email protected]) • Inclusion in our list of agents Administration Manager • Free subscription to Greenland Tourism’s Karin Egede ([email protected]) monthly electronic newsletter on develop- Chief Accountant ments in tourism in Greenland Karsten Høy ([email protected]) • Exhibition material (limited)

Head office Marketing & agents service Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29, P.O. Box 1615 Strandgade 91, P.O. Box 1139 DK-3900 Nuuk, Greenland DK-1010 Copenhagen K, Denmark Phone: +299 34 28 20 Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +299 32 28 77 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89 [email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl Greenland Tourism’s Internet service centre

WWW.GT.GL PRESS SECTION PHOTO DATABASE

At www.gt.gl, members of the tourism For the press at www.gt.gl, there is spe- In the service centre you will also find industry can obtain information about cially prepared information on media vis- an extremely comprehensive photo bank tourism in Greenland around the clock. its, articles to download, help for film with a total of 1800 or so images. The This electronic service centre should be crews, facts about Greenland, partner- photo database is aimed at agents, tour seen as part of Greenland Tourism’s efforts ship opportunities and media addresses operators, media and advertising agencies, to strengthen communication across the in Greenland. In addition, there is access who require material to present Greenland industry. to all press releases, the monthly newslet- as a tourist destination in brochures and ters and MICE newsletters, with option of magazines. www.gt.gl contains comprehensive infor- subscribing. mation that will be regularly updated and The database is easily accessible. You expanded. For example, you can find out There are separate sections with flight and can search by photo name, town, subject, about Greenland Tourism, the structure hotel statistics, the special regulations for season, theme etc. and the images can be of the tourist council, board members, CITES and Schengen and summaries of downloaded in whatever size you need. employees, annual reports, information on cruise ports of call. marketing plans and options for ordering The database is not open to all. To use material, exhibits etc. the database simply apply for access at the site. The new website also includes addresses and links for tourist offices, hotels, Green- Terms land Outfitters, travel agencies, conference All pictures available from the Green- centres, airports etc. You can also find land Tourism Photo Service are subject to information on training, with a link to copyright terms. By downloading materi- TAKUSS’ own site. al, the user is deemed to have accepted the following terms regarding use of pictures: • Pictures are intended solely for marketing Greenland as a tourist destination in travel articles in newspapers and magazines, holiday brochures, flyers, adver- tisements and on websites. • The photographer’s name and ‘Green- land Tourism’ must be included with the picture.

Copies and links Copies of printed material should be sent to Greenland Tourism’s marketing office: Greenland Tourism Strandgade 91, 2 P. O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen Denmark For material on websites, an e-mail, stating the URL, should be sent to: [email protected]

The database replaces the photo CDs pre- viously produced by Greenland Tourism.

TOURIST OFFICES/ GREENLAND VISITOR INFORMATION 2

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

Greenland Visitor Information Greenland Visitor Information

In 2000 Greenland Tourism introduced a technology, and partly on quality demands For further information or complaints: to optimise the level of information and classification of tourist offices in Green- GVI Authorisation Board communication with the tourist. land to improve service for tourists and to c/o Greenland Tourism ensure the same high service standards in The National Tourist Board of Greenland Tourist offices can either gain authorisa all participating towns. - Hans Egedesvej 29 tion as a full-year GVI office or as a sea- P.O. Box 1615 AUTHORISATION sonal GVI-office. The difference between DK-3900 Nuuk the two is that seasonal GVI's may reduce Greenland A number of demands must be met to service and staff during the off-season. Phone: +299 34 28 20 achieve authorisation as a GVI office. Fax: +299 32 28 77 The GVI's are continuously evaluated and These demands are based partly on physi- have to reapply for authorisation each cal conditions, including communications year.

AUTHORISED GVI OFFICES AND OPENING HOURS

The following offices are authorised in 2004/2005.

FULL-YEAR GVI OFFICES Summer Winter GREENLAND Ammassalik Tourist Office Weekdays: 9-17 Mon-Wed 9-16 Sat. 12-16 Thu-Fri 9-17 (1/5-31/8) (1/9-31/4) Aasiaat Tourist Service Weekdays: 9-16 Weekdays 9-16 VISITOR INFORMATION Sat: 10-13 Sisimiut Tourist Information Mon 9-17 and 18-21 Weekdays 10 -16 Tue-Fri 9-17 Sat 10 - 14 & 18 - 21 Nuuk Tourism Weekdays: 9-17 Weekdays 10-16 Sat 12-16 (15/9-15/6) (15/6-15/9) Narsaq Tourist Office Weekdays: 9-16 Weekdays 9-15 Sat & Sun: 10-13 (1/9-31/5) (1/6-31/8) Qaqortoq Tourist Office Weekdays: 8-16 Weekdays 9-16 Sat & Sun: 10-14 (1/9-15/6) (15/6-1/9)

SEASONAL GVI OFFICE

Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism GREENLAND Weekdays: 10-16 Weekdays 10-15 Sat & Sun: 10.30-14.30 (1/9-31/5) (1/6 - 31/8) Nanortalik Tourism Service Weekdays: 7-16 Weekdays 8-16 Sat & Sun: 8-12 Sat 8-12 (1/6-31/8) (1/9-15/6) VISITOR INFORMATION

Outside normal opening hours most of the offices are open at special arrangements Greenland Tourist Offices / Greenland Visitor Information Nuuk Tourism - Tikilluarit A/S Sisimiut Tourist Information Hans Egedesvej 29 Jukkorsuup Aqqutaa 6 P.O. Box 199 P.O. Box 65 DK-3900 Nuuk DK-3911 Sisimiut Phone: +299 86 48 48 [email protected] Phone: +299 32 27 00 [email protected] /86 51 48 www.nuuk-tourism.gl Fax: +299 32 27 10 www.greenland-guide.gl/sisimiut Fax: +299 86 56 22 Description Description Year of establishment: 1995 Year of establishment: 2000 Number of employees: Summer: Additional staff during the Number of employees: Summer: 3. Winter: 2. summer. Winter: 3-4 in the whole year. Contact persons: Jane Nielsen Contact persons: Guide languages: English Guide languages: Danish Danish English German Swedish Greenlandic German French

Type of tours offered: Town tours, Whale safari, boat trips, Type of tours offered: hiking trips helicopter trips. Special: Special: Taylormade tours for groups by appointment.

Aasiaat Tourist Service Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Niels Egedesvej 6 Adam Mølgårdip aqq. B 82 P.O. Box 241 P.O. Box 507 DK-3950 Aasiaat DK-3953 Qeqertarsuaq Phone: +299 89 25 40 Phone: +299 92 16 28 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 53 57 40 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 54 13 13 www.greenland-guide.gl/aasiaat-tourist Fax: +299 89 25 45 www.qeqertarsuaq.gl Fax: +299 92 16 29 Description Description Year of establishment: 1997 Year of establishment: 1999 Number of employees: Summer: 8. Winter: 2. Number of employees: Summer: 3-4. Winter: 1. Contact persons: Frederik Lundblad Contact persons: Linda Grønvold Guide languages: Greenlandic Guide languages: Danish Danish English English German Greenlandic Type of tours offered: Dog sled tours, boat trips, kayak tours, Disko round trips. Type of tours offered: Dogsledge tours- hiking tours. Special: Kayak tours, longer dog sled tours. Accommodation Special: Dog sledge summer on a glacier on top of a bookings can be arranged by Aasiaat Tourist Service. 800meter mountaintop from week 23. to 33. NEWS: Boat tours - whale safari - fishing - hunting etc.

Please contact us for further information. Greenland Tourist Offices / Greenland Visitor Information Ammassalik Tourist Office Nanortalik Tourism Service Ujuaap Aqqutaa B 48 Lundip Avquta B 128 P.O. Box 120 P.O. Box 43 DK-3913 Tasiilaq DK-3922 Nanortalik [email protected] Phone: +299 98 22 43 [email protected] Phone: +299 61 36 33 www.ammassalik.gl/turisme.htm Fax: +299 98 12 43 www.nanortalik.gl Fax: +299 61 36 53 Description Description Year of establishment: Year of establishment: 1999 Number of employees: Summer: 2. Winter: 2. Number of employees: Summer: 2. Winter: 1. Contact persons: Anders Steenbakken Contact persons: Niels Tækker Jepsen Guide languages: English Guide languages: Danish Danish English

Type of tours offered: Type of tours offered: Boat-trips, town tours

Special: We inform about all tour products and Special: Service for mountain climbers and hikers, handling accommodation possibilities in the municipality of of equipment, boat and helicopter transport. Ammassalik. Planning trip school tours, hotel and tickets reservation. Opening hours: Weekdays 8-16. Weekends 8-17 BOAT CHARTER with m/s Ketil certified to12 passenger. Nanortalik Tourist Boat ApS. Marcing pace up to 15-16 kots. FOR RENT: Safety equipment. Boat 14 foot Dynamic w/ 15 hp engine. KAYAKS: ORCA sea kayaks

Narsaq Tourist Office Qaqortoq Tourism Association Søndervej B 157 Torvevej B 68 P.O. Box 148 P.O. Box 128 DK-3921 Narsaq DK-3920 Qaqortoq Phone: +299 66 13 25 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 49 71 71 [email protected] Phone: +299 64 24 44 www.2narsaq.gl Fax: +299 66 13 94 www.qaq.gl Fax: +299 64 24 95 Description Description Year of establishment: Year of establishment: 1974 Number of employees: Summer: 3. Winter: 1. Number of employees: Summer: 5. Winter: 3. Contact persons: Ib Laursen Contact persons: Karoline Thorsteinsen Guide languages: Danish Guide languages: English English German German Danish French Greenlandic French Type of tours offered: Sailing trips to the Ice Cap. Hiking Spanish trips in Dyrnæs. Cultural tours. Viking tours. Geological tours to Kvanefjeldet. Type of tours offered: Special: Special: GREENLAND OUTFITTERS

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

Greenland Outfitters Greenland Outfitters

GREENLAND OUTFITTERS GREENLAND OUTFITTER CLOSE CO-OPERATION - AT YOUR SERVICE LICENCES WITH TOURIST OFFICES & INCOMING AGENCIES If you want a unique holiday or a spe- Only Greenland Outfitters with the nec- cial experience, Greenland Outfitters can essary qualifications and experience can Greenland Outfitters work closely with guarantee you an eventful holiday in gain authorization. Authorization are tourist offices and incoming agencies in Greenland’s great outdoors. Several Green- issued by the national tourist board, Greenland. land Outfitters have developed unique and Greenland Tourism. eventful tours. In conjunction with the tourist offices In addition to their Outfitter activity, most and incoming agencies, Greenland Outfit- Greenland Outfitters offer tours and of the Greenland Outfitters have other ters can arrange tours for small groups guidance in many fields such as: occupation such as fisherman, hunter, or package tours for tour operators. The • Small game hunting teacher, shop owner etc. This can bring an duration of the tours can be tailored to • Trophy hunting extra dimension to your stay, and give you requirements, ranging from a few hours to • Fishing an insight into life in Greenland. expeditions of several weeks. • Kayaking • Accommodation SERVICE, QUALITY AND Greenland Outfitters can be contacted • Boating SAFETY GUARANTEED through the local tourist office or directly. • Expeditions • Skiing and sports activities Going on an adventure with a Greenland • Dogsledding Outfitter guarantees excellent personal • Snowmobiling service and a tour that has been planned • Hiking and prepared in detail, with safety as top priority. You can also rest assured that all Greenland Outfitters are self-employed equipment is in working order and that individuals with considerable knowledge everything will be done to make your tour in the fields for which they have been a special experience. licensed as Greenland Outfitters. Every year courses and seminars are NATURE, ENVIRONMENT arranged by Greenland Tourism in order AND CULTURE to further the skills of the Greenland Outfitters. All Greenland Outfitters have For Greenland Outfitters, conservation attended an intensive Greenland Outfitter of Greenland’s natural environment is course and a First Aid course, and have important. Tours arranged by Greenland a VHF radio certificate. They know the Outfitters show consideration for the landscape, the weather and climate con- vulnerable Arctic environment, the local ditions, and know how to react in the event population and the preservation of Green- of a storm, equipment malfunctions or land’s historical values. other emergencies.

1 Greenland Outfitters Greenland Outfitters in East Greenland

AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 154 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 123 Martin Munck Karl Christian Bajare Nanu Travel Kuummiut Tours P.O. Box 4 B-1004, Kuummiut DK 3980 Ittoqqortoormiit DK 3913 Tasiilaq +299 99 12 80 +299 98 41 58 +299 99 12 15 +299 59 85 54 +299 23 21 60 +299 98 41 58 +299 99 10 70 [email protected] [email protected] www.nanutravel.gl

Fields of activity Fields of activity • Fishing • Fishing • Hiking • Accommodation • Dogsledding • Hiking • Expeditions • Trophy hunting Guide languages • Small game hunting Danish English Guide languages Danish English

2 Greenland Outfitters Greenland Outfitters in North Greenland

AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 109 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 128 Ono Fleischer Wilhelm Gemander Arctic Guide MAYA Boat Adventures P.O. Box 293 Saqqaq DK 3952 Ilulissat DK 3952 Ilulissat +299 94 24 62 +299 94 80 61 +299 54 32 99 +299 54 46 15 +299 94 24 62 +299 94 80 62 [email protected] [email protected]

Fields of activity Fields of activity • Boating • Boating • Boat charter Guide languages Guide languages Danish Danish English English German

AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 130 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 140 Lars Heilmann Jørgen Kristensen Jelimip Aqqutaa B 579 P.O. Box 87 DK 3953 Qeqertarsuaq DK 3952 Ilulissat +299 92 19 00 +299 94 39 79 +299 54 12 59 +299 23 52 63 [email protected] [email protected]

Fields of activity Fields of activity • Dogsledding • Boat excursions and transfer • Trophy hunting • Dogsledding

Guide languages Guide languages Greenlandic Greenlandic Danish Danish

3 Greenland Outfitters

AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 118 Dieter Zillmann Greenland Tours Elke Meissner P.O. Box 160 3952 Ilulissat +299 94 44 11 +299 54 33 07 +299 94 45 11 [email protected] www.greenland-guide.com/gtem

Fields of activity • Boat excursions

Guide languages Danish English German

4 Greenland Outfitters Greenland Outfitters in West Greenland

AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 125 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 135 Johanne Bech Malene Ingemann P.O. Box 354 Inuit Outfitting DK 3911 Sisimiut P.O. Box 135 +299 86 46 24 DK 3911 Sisimiut +299 52 44 53 +299 86 53 67 +299 86 54 84 +299 52 66 68 [email protected] +299 86 63 33 [email protected]

Fields of activity Fields of activity • Dogsledding • Trophy hunting • Trophy hunting • Small game hunting • Small game hunting • Fishing • Hiking Guide languages • Accommodation Danish English Guide languages Danish English

AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 105 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 108 Mathias Ingemann Marius Olsen Inuit Outfitting Narralak P.O. Box 135 Kunuuteralaap Aqq. 6 DK 3911 Sisimiut DK 3911 Sisimiut +299 86 53 67 +299 86 45 45 +299 52 88 61 +299 52 66 99 +299 86 63 33 +299 86 50 45 [email protected] [email protected]

Fields of activity Fields of activity • Trophy hunting • Trophy hunting • Small game hunting • Small game hunting • Dogsledding • Ice Cap Expeditions • Expeditions • Dogsledding • Boating Guide languages Guide languages Greenlandic Danish Danish English English

5 Greenland Outfitters

AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 142 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 133 Ebbe Hoffmann Ellen Pedersen P.O. Box 1008 Greenland Minicruise & DK 3910 Kangerlussuaq Rejsebåden Kisaq +299 84 14 14 P.O. Box 1236 +299 52 44 14 DK 3900 Nuuk +299 84 13 09 +299 55 22 30/+299 57 70 77 [email protected] Sat. Phone: +88 16 31 44 74 08 +299 57 70 77 [email protected] [email protected] www.kisaq.gl Fields of activity • Trophy hunting Fields of activity • Small game hunting • Boat with accommodation on-board • Snowmobiling Guide languages Guide languages Danish Danish English English German

AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 153 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 120 Christian de Renouard Birger Knudsen Boat Charter Hans Egede P.O. Box 84 P.O. Box 1241 DK 3940 Paamiut DK 3900 Nuuk +299 68 10 19 +299 32 96 75 +299 68 10 19 +299 55 54 68 +299 31 33 22 [email protected]

Fields of activity Fields of activity • Boat excursions • Hiking • Boat charter • Accommodation in cabins • Fishing Guide languages Greenlandic Guide languages Danish Danish English English German

6 Greenland Outfitters Greenland Outfitters in South Greenland

AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 145 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 129 Kirsten Larsen Egede Jørgine Frederiksen J. F. Johnstrup Tasiusaq Hostel P.O. Box 117 P.O. Box 188 DK 3921 Narsaq DK 3921 Narsaq +299 66 10 97 +299 66 19 30 [email protected] +299 131-"Tasiusaq 18"(summer) +299 49 77 75 +299 66 19 30 [email protected]

Fields of activity • Boat with accommodation on-board Fields of activity • Eco-hostel Guide languages • Transfers Danish • Assistance to hikers English • Assistance to anglers German Swedish Guide languages Danish Greenlandic English

AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 122 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 101 Helgi Jonasson Stefan H. Magnusson Narsaq Farm House Isortoq Outfitters P.O. Box 161 P.O. Box 302 DK 3921 Narsaq DK 3920 Qaqortoq +299 66 10 49 +299 49 34 36 +299 49 61 81 / +299 64 95 25 +299 66 10 64 [email protected] [email protected] www.isortoq.com

Fields of activity Fields of activity • Accommodation in hostel • Trophy hunting • Fishing • Fishing • Rental of camping equipment, bikes and stonesaw • Snowmobiling • Assistance to hikers • Accommodation in lodge • Assistance to stonecollectors • Extreme expeditions

Guide languages Guide languages Danish Danish English English Icelandic Icelandic Scandinavian Greenlandic

7 Greenland Outfitters

AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 103 Jacky Simoud Blue Ice Explorer P.O. Box 58 DK 3923 Narsarsuaq +299 49 73 71 +299 66 54 99(summer) +299 66 54 98 [email protected] www.blueice.gl

Fields of activity • Boating • Hiking • Accommodation • Snowmobiling • Fishing • Rental of kayaks, fishing tackle, horses, mountain- bikes, camping gear, ski

Guide languages Danish English German French Scandinavian

8 INCOMING AGENTS, TOUR OPERATOR & TRAVEL AGENCY'S

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

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Main markets: Regions offered: Ammassalik District Type of tours offered: Tailor made

Special: North Greenland Incoming companies in Uummannaq Uummannaq Tourist Service Trollep Aqqutaa B 1342 P.O. Box 202 DK-3961 Uummannaq

[email protected] Phone: +299 95 15 18 www.icecaphotels.gl Fax: +299 95 12 62 Description of Incoming company Year of establishment: 1976 Number of employees: Summer: . Winter: . Contact person: Arne Niemann Guide languages: Greenlandic, Danish, English

Main markets: Skandinavian, Germany, England, Italy, France Regions offered: North Greenland Type of tours offered: Hotel, Cruise, Hiking, Icegolf, Dogsled trips, Fishing, Kayaking, Expiditions, TV crews

Special: Icegolf, Shark fishing, Dogsledding, Sailing tours, TV and Film crews. North Greenland Incoming companies in Ilulissat Greenland Tours Elke Meissner Ilulissat Tourist Service P.O. Box 160 Kussangajaannguaq 11 DK-3952 Ilulissat P.O. Box 530 Phone: +299 94 43 22 DK-3952 Ilulissat /94 38 12 Cell phone: +299 54 38 12 Phone: +299 94 44 11 /54 52 28 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 54 35 11 [email protected] Fax: +299 94 39 33 www.greenland-guide.com/gtem Fax: +299 94 45 11 www.its.gl /94 41 30 Description of Incoming company Description of Incoming company Year of establishment: 1977 Year of establishment: 1991 Number of employees: Summer: 10. Winter: 6. Number of employees: Summer: 10. Winter: 3. Contact person: Elke Meissner and Dieter Zillmann Contact person: Poul Therkelsen and Michael Kleist Guide languages: Danish, English, German Guide languages: Danish, English, German, French, Spanish, Greenlandic Main markets: Scandinavia, Germany, Europe Regions offered: Diskobay and all Greenland Main markets: Type of tours offered: M/S Smilla boat excursions, Regions offered: Disko Bay helicopter tours, hotel, cabins, apartments, hiking trips, dog Type of tours offered: Hotel-, Bed&Breakfast- and hutbased sled tours, village holiday, sustainable tourism, handling of trips, MICE, Hiking trips, dogsledge trips, day excursions cruise ships (hiking, boat, helicopter, expeditiosn airplane, dogsledge)

Special: Greenlandic registered company since 1977. Special: Total programmes for indivual and groups up to Professional guidance and service for cruise ships, groups 120 people. and individual guests. Arrangements of all kind of service. Approved excursion boat M/S SMILLA and all other boats, helicopter excursions, hotel-apartments in Ilulissat, Sustainable tourism Village project RODEBAY, involving the local inhabitants in an ecological sustainable tourism. Mrs. Elke Meissner is the honorary consul to Germany in Greenland. West Greenland Incoming companies in Nuuk Adventure North ApS Explore Greenland ApS H.J. Rinksvej 25 P.O. Box 1452 P.O. Box 1791 DK-3900 Nuuk DK-3900 Nuuk Phone: +299 31 40 20 Phone: +299 31 34 03 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 55 69 79 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 48 24 04 www.adventure.gl Fax: +299 31 40 21 www.exploregreenland.com Fax: +299 31 34 04 Description of Incoming company Description of Incoming company Year of establishment: 2002 Year of establishment: 2002 Number of employees: Summer: 1. Winter: 1. Number of employees: Summer: Vary. Winter: 1. Contact person: Michael Skourup Contact person: Ida Lund Winther Guide languages: Danish, English, Greenlandic Guide languages: Greenlandic, Danish, English, German

Main markets: All markets Main markets: Scandinavia, Europe and America Regions offered: All Greenland Regions offered: West- , South-, and North Greenland Type of tours offered: Conferences, Business meetings, Type of tours offered: Cruise incoming support. Taylormade Incentive tours, Study trips, Other special group trips programmes.

Special: Adventure North was established in 2002 and has extensive experience in coordinating conferences and other Special: Guideservices, lecturers, transfers and other cruise large scale projects in Greenland. The first task of the related services. company was to organize the first EU conference to be held Cooperation with most local agents along the coast. in Greenland. Since then Adventure North have coordinated many conferences hosted by the Greenland Homerule. We arrange specifically according to your objectives and interests. The company has a comprehensive network inside Greenland which enables us to set up the best arrangements for your needs. South Greenland Incoming companies in Narsarsuaq Blue Ice Explorer P.O. Box 58 DK-3923 Narsarsuaq Phone: +299 66 54 99 (summer) [email protected] Cell phone: +299 49 73 71 www.blueice.gl Fax: +299 66 54 98 Description of Incoming company Year of establishment: 1996 Number of employees: Summer: 9. Winter: 1. Contact person: Jacky Simoud Guide languages: Danish, Greenlandic, English, French, German

Main markets: Denmark, Sweden, France, Germany Regions offered: South Greenland Type of tours offered: Day trips, boat transfers, cruises, package trips, helicopter trips, hiking trips, accommodation.

Special: Ice fjord, boat transfers, package tours. Tour operators/ Travel agents Tour Operators / Travel Agents in Denmark Albatros Travel A/S Grønlands Rejsebureau A/S Kultorvet 11 Wilders Plads 13 A, 1. DK-1175 København K Box 1904 DK-1023 København K [email protected] Phone: +45 36 98 00 00 [email protected] Phone: +45 33 13 10 11 www.albatros-travel.dk Fax: +45 36 98 00 20 www.greenland-travel.dk Fax: +45 33 13 85 92 Description of Tour Operator / Travel Agent Description of Tour Operator / Travel Agent Year of establishment: 1985 Year of establishment: 1985 Number of employees: Summer: 45. Winter: 45. Number of employees: Summer: 50. Winter: 75. Contact person: Søren Rasmussen & Michael Hjorth Contact person: Karin Jensen Production Manager Guide languages: English, Scandinavian, Others on request & Peter Bastrup Sales Manager Guide languages: Danish, German, English, Scandinavian Main markets: All markets Regions offered: North, West, South and East Greenland Main markets: All primarily Denmark/ Europe Type of tours offered: All inclusive group tours summer Regions offered: All regions and winter; expedition cruises; dog sledding. Operating Youth Hostel in Ilulissat Incoming agencies in Ilulissat, Sisimiut and Nuuk Special: Polar Circle Marathon - the toughest and most Type of tours offered: package tours, hotel- and youth beautifull of them all. hostel based tours, hiking, dog sledge trips, cruises, Expedition Cruises to Thule, West Greenland, Southeast incentives, conferences and all kind of tailor made Greenland and in the National Park of Northeast Greenland arrangements.

Special: Head office in Nuuk Branch offices in Sisimiut, Ilulissat and Copenhagen.

Profil Rejser A/S Topas Gl. Kongevej 3-5 Bakkelyvej 2 DK-1610 København V DK-8680 Ry [email protected] Phone: +45 77 33 56 00 [email protected] Phone: +45 86 89 36 22 www.profil-rejser.dk Fax: +45 77 33 56 01 www.topas.dk Fax: +45 86 89 36 88 Description of Tour Operator / Travel Agent Description of Tour Operator / Travel Agent Year of establishment: 1982 Year of establishment: 1973 Number of employees: Summer: 100. Winter: 100. Number of employees: Summer: 60. Winter: 25. Contact person: Ayoe L Christensen & Tina Lauritsen Contact person: Guide languages: Scandinavian, English, Others on request Guide languages: Danish, English, German, French

Main markets: North Atlantic Main markets: Europe, USA and Japan Regions offered: All Regions offered: West, south and East Greenland Type of tours offered: Cruises, hotelbased, School Trips, Type of tours offered: Full package trips Conference, Meeting and Incentives, Hiking and Wintertours Special: Trekking and adventure trips, dogsledtrips, kayak and cruises. Special: Profil Rejser is Denmark's largest touroperator in Accommodation in local Greenlandic houses, hotel and regular traffic. tents. Incoming Additional addresses in Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail: København

Arctic Adventure ApS +45 33 25 32 21 +45 33 35 63 08 [email protected]

Grønlandseksperten +45 26 33 00 66 [email protected]

Nordic Adventure +45 33 32 04 27 +45 33 32 04 57 [email protected] Kangerlussuaq

Kangerlussuaq Tourism A/S +299 84 10 98 +299 84 16 19 [email protected] Nuuk

Greenland Travel Nuuk +299 34 85 85 +299 32 33 69 [email protected] Sisimiut

Arctic Incoming +299 86 55 95 +299 86 39 95 [email protected]

Dukes Siunnersuisarfik +299 86 38 36 +299 86 38 38 [email protected]

Greenland Travel Sisimiut +299 86 75 30 +299 86 52 08 [email protected]

Inuit Outfitting +299 86 53 67 +299 86 63 33 [email protected]

Kentec Snow Life +299 86 63 20 [email protected] Ilulissat

Greenland Travel Ilulissat +299 94 75 40 +299 94 42 80 [email protected]

Ilulissat Tourism +299 94 58 20 +299 94 28 29 [email protected]

Ilulissat Travel A/S +299 94 43 00 +299 94 43 02 [email protected] +299 94 44 20 Tourist Nature 94 39 72 +299 94 46 24 [email protected] Ittoqqortoormiit

Nonni Travel Greenland ApS +299 99 12 80 +299 99 12 90 [email protected] Kulusuk

Hotel Kulusuk Excursion Service +299 98 69 93 +299 98 69 83 [email protected] Narsarsuaq +299 66 52 40 Arctic Adventure (1/6-31/8) [email protected] Tour Operators / Travel Agencies Additional addresses in Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail: København

Arctic Adventure Aps +45 33 25 32 21 +45 33 25 63 08 [email protected]

Culture Adventure +45 36 96 66 44 +45 36 96 66 45 [email protected]

Grønlandseksperten +45 26 33 00 66 [email protected]

Nordic Adventure +45 33 32 04 27 +45 33 32 04 57 [email protected]

Rejsebixen +45 32 57 10 51 +45 32 52 47 43 [email protected] Nuuk

Greenland Travel Nuuk +299 34 85 85 +299 32 33 69 [email protected]

Vejle Rejser +299 32 28 99 +299 32 27 90 [email protected] Sisimiut

Greenland Travel Sisimiut +299 86 75 30 +299 86 52 08 [email protected] Ilulissat

Greenland Travel Ilulissat +299 94 75 40 +299 94 42 80 [email protected] EXCURSION ORGANIZERS, ACCOMMODATION, TOURS AND EXCURSIONS

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

EAST GREENLAND Ittoqqortoormiit

Tasiilaq

Kulusuk

NORTH GREENLAND Qaanaaq

Upernavik

Uummannaq

Qeqertarsuaq

Ilulissat

Qasigiannguit

Aasiaat

Kangaatsiaq

WEST GREENLAND PLEASE NOTE Sisimiut All negociations regarding commis- sion, group prices, allotment, book- Kangerlussuaq ing procedures, terms of payment, cancellation, all transfers and which languages you require of the guide Maniitsoq etc. are to be made directly with the parties involved, i.e. airline companies, hotels and tourist offices. In Nuuk addition to this it should be pointed out that the editing of this manual ended August 22, 2004 and therefore Paamiut some changes can occur after the publishing. SOUTH GREENLAND Alluitsup Paa Greenland Tourism cannot accept responsibility for errors, omissions or alterations. The companies pre- Nanortalik sented carry full responsibility for the information offered. Weather conditions, ice conditions or the Narsaq number of participants may influence whether a trip will be carried through. Narsarsuaq

Qaqortoq

GREENLAND Roundtrips Ittoqqortoormiit Ittoqqortoormiit East Greenland Additional addresses in Ittoqqortoormiit

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Accommodation at Kap Tobin +299 99 12 80 +299 99 12 90 [email protected]

Klaus and Augo’s Guesthouse +299 99 10 18 +299 99 11 18 [email protected] Tasiilaq Tasiilaq East Greenland Excursion organizers in Tasiilaq Hotel Nansen/Nansen Adventures Tuning Expedition Service & Tuning Incoming P.O. Box 48 Naparngumut B 1025 DK-3913 Tasiilaq P.O. Box 81 DK-3913 Tasiilaq Phone: +299 98 21 01 Phone: +299 98 16 50 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 59 86 01 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 59 83 40 www.hotelnansen.dk Fax: +299 98 22 01 www.eastgreenland.de Fax: +299 98 10 24 Description of Excursion organizer Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: 2004 Year of establishment: 1992 Number of employees: Summer: . Winter: . Number of employees: Summer: 30. Winter: 6. Contact persons: Contact persons: Guide languages: Guide languages: English Italian Type of tours offered: Hiking, climbing, skiing, dogsledging, German expeditions Danish

Special: Nansen Adventures offers a great variety of trips Type of tours offered: and arrangements. In our catalog you will find suggestions and inspiration in everything Special: from afternoon trips to demanding expeditions. Nansen Adventures offers expedition advice – both logistics and guiding. We are the leading experts on icecap crossings (>40) and Schweizerland climbs. East Greenland Accommodation in Tasiilaq Hotel Nansen/Nansen Adventures Hotel The Red House P.O. Box 48 Naparngumut B 1025 DK-3913 Tasiilaq P.O. Box 81 DK-3913 Tasiilaq Phone: +299 98 21 01 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 59 86 01 [email protected] Phone: +299 98 16 50 www.hotelnansen.dk Fax: +299 98 22 01 www.eastgreenland.de Fax: +299 98 10 24 15 rooms in total 9 rooms in total 32 beds in total 21 beds in total 15 nonsmoking rooms 9 nonsmoking rooms 0 rooms with bath & toilet rooms with bath & toilet 0,2 km to airport 0,5 km to airport 1 km to town center 0,5 km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 375.- Prices from:Single DKK 450.- Double DKK 575.- Double DKK 640.- Comments: Hotel Nansen offers you a comfortable and Comments: Sleeping bag; Single 300.-, Double 240.-, reasonable stay, together with the information Triple 220.- and support you need to enjoy East Greenland.

Classification: Classification: East Greenland Tours and Excursions in Tasiilaq Barbecue Picknic Boat trip to Ikateq and hike back to Tasiilaq

Duration: 2-3 hours Season: June-September Duration: Day trip Season: June-October Level: 2/3 Transport: By car / Hiking Level: 4 Transport: By boat / hiking Price: DKK 250.- Price: DKK 1,200.- Booking: Hotel Nansen / Nansen Adventures Booking: Hotel Nansen / Nansen Adventures Description: Description: A 5 kms hike along the hydroplant construction road takes By boat we sail to Ikateq. After 1-2 hrs in the settlement we you to a wonderful spot at lake 100 with magnificent views. sail further to Kaporniangaaiit from where the hike back to At a small cape in lake 100 we prepare our barbecue and Tasiilaq starts. enjoy the food, the views and the changing evening lights. We follow the sledge route to lake 168 where we follow the When it gets chilly we drive by car back. E bank of the lake finally joining the road leading back to Min. 4 participants Tasiilaq. Min. 3 participants

Glacier exploration Hike to Blomsterdalen

Duration: 4 hrs total Season: June-October Duration: 1-2 hrs Season: June-December Level: 2/3 Transport: By car / hiking Level: 2 Transport: On foot Price: DKK 300.- Price: DKK 200.- Booking: Hotel Nansen / Nansen Adventures Booking: Hotel Nansen / Nansen Adventures Description: Description: The hotel van takes you to lake 168, from where you make We hike through the town and into the Valley of flowers at an easy 1 hrs hike to the glacier at the foot of Ungutoq. the Cemetery. You’ll be close up and able to touch the glacier and get a The route takes us along the river and close to two beautiful feeling for the moving ice. We’ll taste pure glacier water and waterfalls. We follow the lush areas along small streams enjoy the scenery before we return. towards the fjord. We then follow SE back to Tasiilaq and Min. 3 participants Hotel Nansen. Min. 2 participants.

Mt. Forel Polheims Fjeld

Duration: 7-8 days Season: May-June Duration: Day trip Season: June-October Level: 5 Transport: By helicopter Level: 4 Transport: By boat / hiking Price: DKK 21,500.- Price: DKK 750.- Booking: Hotel Nansen / Nansen Adventures Booking: Hotel Nansen / Nansen Adventures Description: Description: This trip brings you by helicopter to the Forel BC at Paris Daytrip with ascent of the 1000 meters tall Polhems Glacier. From there we ski to ABC and attempt Forel and/or mountain. The group assembles by the harbour, from where a perfect Nunatak. We ski around the Massive of Mt. Forel - boat takes you to Nordfjorden, where the ascent starts. The partly on the ice cap - to skiing back to the basecamp. summit is reached after approx 3-5 hrs strenous hiking. The views from the summit are breathtaking. This is a one-in-a-life-time-experience !!!! Min. 2 participants

Tasiilaq Mountain Hut (TFH) The three Summits

Duration: 3 (2) days Season: Summer Duration: 3-5 hrs Season: May-October Level: 4 Transport: By boat / hiking Level: 3/4 Transport: Hiking Price: DKK 3,000.- Price: DKK 500.- Booking: Hotel Nansen / Nansen Adventures Booking: Hotel Nansen / Nansen Adventures Description: Description: By boat we sail to Tasiilaq Fjord 20 N of Kuumiut. 4-6 hours Close to Tasiilaq three summits are tempting objects at strenous hiking takes us to the hut. Climb the nearby around 600 meters elevation: Sømandsfjeldet (The Seamans Hüttenkogel, a glacier hike or simply just sit on the terrace mountain), Præstefjeldet (The Priests Pountain) and and absorb the views. Pyramiden (The Pyramid). All tops are visible from Tasiilaq, The hut is heated, provided with propane and comfortable and the offer goes for one of the three. sleeping facilities. Min. 2 participants Min. 3 participants

Duration: From 2 days Season: March-April-May Duration: As required Season: Summer Level: 2-3 Transport: By dog sled Level: 5 Transport: Price: DKK Price: DKK Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Description: Description: Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at [email protected]. [email protected].

Guided ice- and mountain climbing: Polheim Fjeld, Guided tour to Qingmertajalik mountain Sophie’s mountain, Mitivagkat glacier Duration: As required Season: Summer Duration: One day Season: Summer Level: 5 Transport: On foot Level: 4 Transport: By boat and on Price: DKK By prior arrangement Price: DKK 480.- foot Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Description: Description: Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at View of Schweitzerland, the fjord complex and the inland [email protected]. ice.

Half-, one-, two day dog sled excursions Hike to the pack ice

Duration: Season: March, April, May Duration: 2-3 hrs Season: Summer Level: 1-2 Transport: By dog sled Level: 1 Transport: On foot Price: DKK Ask for the price Price: DKK 100.- Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Description: Description: Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at Hike with opportunity to see the many beautiful arctic [email protected]. flowers and plants and the mighty flow of ice from the North Pole.

Hunting expeditions by dog sled in remote area Hunting expeditions/safaris by boat in remote area Duration: Season: February-May Duration: Season: June-September Level: Transport: By dog sled Level: Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK Price: DKK Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Description: Description: Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at [email protected]. [email protected].

Duration: Shorter tours Season: June-September Duration: Longer tours Season: Jun-Jul-Sept Level: Transport: By dog sled Level: Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK 320.- p.p. Price: DKK Ask for the price Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Description: Description: Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at [email protected]. [email protected].

Ski-mountaineering/tours/trekking Summer dog sled

Duration: As required Season: February-June Duration: One day Season: Summer Level: 5 incl. Transport: Level: Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK Price: DKK 900.- Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Description: Description: Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at In cooperation with Air Iceland, “Day Tour - dog sled”. [email protected]. Pick up by boat from Airport Kulusuk, delivering to the glacier. Dog sled tour in App. 20 min. Afterwards we sail back to Kulusuk Airport.

Summer dog sled excursion on glacier site - ice Town walk camp Apuseq Duration: 1 day Season: Summer Duration: 1-2 hrs Season: All year round Level: 1-2 Transport: By dog sled Level: 1 Transport: Price: DKK 1,500.- from Tasiilaq/Kulusuk incl. boat Price: DKK 100.- Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Description: Description: Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at [email protected].

Whalewatching

Duration: 2-3 hrs Season: Summer Level: 2 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 450.- Booking: Tuning Expedition Service Description: 95% of seeing whales of different species.

Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at [email protected].

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

+299 98 13 20 Ammassalik Mountain Hut /98 21 01 +299 98 22 01 [email protected]

Ammassalik Tourist Office +299 98 22 43 +299 98 12 43 [email protected]

Arctic Wonderland Tours +299 98 12 93 +299 98 13 93 [email protected]

Cabins for rent +299 98 15 43 +299 98 12 43 [email protected]

Camp ground/base camp, Ammassalik +299 98 16 50 +299 98 10 24 [email protected] +299 98 19 79 Gerth Mikaelsen /98 10 59 +299 98 12 43

Hotel Ammassalik +299 98 12 93 +299 98 13 93 [email protected] Private accommodation in hunters settlements/villages +299 98 16 50 +299 98 10 24 [email protected] Kulusuk Kulusuk East Greenland Additional addresses in Kulusuk

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Hotel Kulusuk +299 98 69 93 +299 98 69 83 [email protected]

Kulusuk Youth Hostel +299 98 68 88 [email protected] Qaanaaq Qaanaaq North Greenland Excursion organizers in Qaanaaq Qaanaaq Tourist Office Thule P.O. Box 95 DK-3971 Qaanaaq [email protected] Phone: +299 97 14 73 www.turistqaanaaq.gl Fax: +299 97 14 74 Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: Number of employees: Summer: 2. Winter: 1. Contact persons: Saki Daorana Guide languages: Greenlandic English Danish Japanese

Type of tours offered: dog sled trips, Thule drumdancing, choir singing, kayak show

Special: Please inquire for any information concerning activities in the Qaanaaq region. Accommodation in Qaanaaq and surrounding settlements. Arrangement of transport to settlements and campsites in all seasons. Opportunities for bird watching and arctic char fishing. Archeological sites. Seals, walruses, narwhal frequent the waters. Short hike to the icecap. Accompany a hunting trip. North Greenland Accommodation in Qaanaaq Rooms in Qaanaaq c/o Qaanaaq Turistkontor Thule P.O. Box 95 DK-3971 Qaanaaq [email protected] Phone: +299 97 14 73 www.turistqaanaaq.gl Fax: +299 97 14 74 5 rooms in total 9 beds in total nonsmoking rooms rooms with bath & toilet 4 km to airport 0,3 km to town center Television in the rooms Roomservice Transfer service Elevator Luggage storage Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 450.- Double DKK .- Comments: Telegraph station 3 rooms, Ionosphere station 2 rooms. Shared facilities (kitchen, living room with TV, toilets, shower, laundry)

Classification: North Greenland Tours and Excursions in Qaanaaq Accommodation in settlements Dog sled trip (long)

Duration: Season: All year round Duration: 1 day to several days Season: Spring Level: Transport: Level: 2-5 Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK from 200.- Price: DKK from 1,000.- per day Booking: Qaanaaq Tourist Office Thule Booking: Qaanaaq Tourist Office Thule Description: Description: Accommodation at a private home. Experience a real Description: Dog sled trips to settlements. Accompany a hunter’s community. hunter on a hunting trip. A first-hand experience of the skills of living in the Arctic. In late spring, opportunities of sighting seals, narwhal and bird colonies. Please inquire for arrangements of your interest.

Dog sled trip (short) Drum dancing and choir

Duration: several hrs to 1 day Season: Spring Duration: 1 hour Season: All year round Level: 2-3 Transport: By dog sled Level: 1 Transport: Price: DKK 1,000.- Price: DKK 1,500.- per group Booking: Qaanaaq Tourist Office Thule Booking: Qaanaaq Tourist Office Thule Description: Description: Dog sled experience among huge icebergs frozen into the This is an excellent way to experience some of Greenland’s sea. In late spring, opportunities of sighting seals and bird culture. For 1 hour there will be drum dancing and a choir colonies. singing.

Hiking around Qaanaaq Kayak show

Duration: 2 hrs to 1 day Season: All year round Duration: 1 hr Season: Summer Level: 1-2 Transport: On foot Level: 1 Transport: Price: DKK from 200.- Price: DKK 2,200.- per group Booking: Qaanaaq Tourist Office Thule Booking: Qaanaaq Tourist Office Thule Description: Description: Enjoy arctic flowers and icebergs floating by. Berries ripen Demonstration of rolling techniques. Opportunity to see the in late summer. The inland ice cap is a 2-3 hours walk from Greenlandic kayak and hunting tools. town. A winter hike on the sea ice is a fascinating experience of icebergs in bright moonlight. Routes will be determined upon your wish.

Rental of fur clothing Show and tell about the Qaanaaq costume

Duration: Season: Winter - early Duration: 40 minutes Season: All year round Level: Transport: Level: 1 Transport: Price: DKK 1 whole set 275.- per day, 1 part from 50.- Price: DKK 80.- p.p., 800.- for a group Booking: Qaanaaq Tourist Office Thule Booking: Qaanaaq Tourist Office Thule Description: Description: A necessity for dog sled trips in winter and early spring. The Qaanaaq area has a costume that is unique and different Fur clothing that the locals use is the warmest in cold from other regions in Greenland. Some items of traditional weather. clothing is still in use today for hunting and daily use.

1 whole set consists of anorak (coat with hood), kamiks (boots) and overalls made from polarbear fur. Each part can be rented individually. Please inquire fo prices for trips of long duration.

Duration: Season: All year round Duration: 1 day to several days Season: All year round Level: Transport: Level: Transport: Arrangements Price: DKK 120.- p.p. Price: DKK upon your request Booking: Qaanaaq Tourist Office Thule Booking: Qaanaaq Tourist Office Thule Description: Description: Have a look into Qaanaaq city and its history. Together with Experience life in a hunters' community. Siorapaluk is the a guide you visit the museum, the school, the church, the northernmost natural settlement in the world. Moriusaq is store, the post office and the old part of the town. Last but close to Uummannaq (Dundas) where most of the population not least you get to visit the Qaanaaq municipality and in Thule originally used to live. Savissivik is situated among Ultima Thule - an arts and crafts shop. huge glaciers and is the site where meteorites are found, which the Inuit have used to make knives.

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Hotel Qaanaaq +299 97 12 34 +299 97 10 64 [email protected] Upernavik Upernavik North Greenland Additional addresses in Upernavik

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Bed & Breakfast +299 96 17 00 +299 96 20 96 [email protected]

Hotel Upernavik +299 96 22 79 +299 96 23 79 [email protected] Uummannaq Uummannaq North Greenland Excursion organizers in Uummannaq Uummannaq Tourist Service Trollep Aqqutaa B 1342 P.O. Box 202 DK-3961 Uummannaq [email protected] Phone: +299 95 15 18 www.icecaphotels.gl Fax: +299 95 12 62 Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: 1976 Number of employees: Summer: . Winter: . Contact persons: Arne Niemann Guide languages: Danish Greenlandic English German

Type of tours offered: Check our tours and excursions at the following pages.

Special: North Greenland Accommodation in Uummannaq Bed & Breakfast Hotel Uummannaq c/o Uummannaq Tourist Service Trollep Aqqutaa B 1342 P.O. Box 202 P.O. Box 202 DK-3961 Uummannaq DK-3961 Uummannaq [email protected] Phone: +299 95 15 18 [email protected] Phone: +299 95 15 18 www.icecaphotels.gl Fax: +299 95 12 62 www.icecaphotels.gl Fax: +299 95 12 62 rooms in total rooms in total beds in total beds in total nonsmoking rooms nonsmoking rooms rooms with bath & toilet rooms with bath & toilet 1 km to airport 1 km to airport 0 km to town center 0 km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 425.- Prices from:Single DKK 850.- Double DKK 850.- Double DKK 1,150.- Comments: Comments:

Classification: Classification: North Greenland Tours and Excursions in Uummannaq 6 days’ dog sled excursion in Uummannaq 9 days’ dog sled excursion to the ice edge and district settlements in Uummannaq district Duration: 6 days Season: March-May Duration: 9 days Season: March-May Level: 2 Transport: By dog sled Level: 2 Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK 9,800.- Price: DKK 12,900.- Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Description: Description: Please check our website for further information at Please check our website for further information at www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Uummannaq. www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Uummannaq.

Boat trip in Uummannaq district: Qilakitsoq, dead Boat trip to a fast moving glacier glaciers, desert, bird cliff and settlement Duration: Whole day boat Season: Summer Duration: 9 hrs Season: Summer Level: 1-2 Transport: By boat Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 1,100.- Price: DKK 1,250.- Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Description: Description: First stop-over will be at Saattut a small traditional fishing We sail to Store Qarajaq, the world’s fastest glacier, which village. After this we sail to the enormous bird cliff moves 7.5 km per year Qingartarssuaq where thousands of sea birds breed. The trip continues towards the abandoned settlement Uummannatsiaq. After having dinner the trip continues towards the big but unproductive glaciers. We sail along these impressive glaciers until we reach Qilakitsoq where the well-preserved, 500 years old mummies were found. Boat trip to Qilakitsoq By car on the sea ice

Duration: 3 hrs Season: Summer Duration: Season: March 15 -April 15 Level: 1 Transport: By boat Level: 1 Transport: By car Price: DKK 380.- Price: DKK By taximeter Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Description: Description: We travel through the fjord to a small settlement, where you Please check our website for further information at will see an alternative side of everyday life in Greenland. www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Uummannaq.

Dog sled trip in the fjord and ice fishing Dog sled trip in the polar night

Duration: 6-7 hrs Season: March-May Duration: 4 hrs Season: Winter Level: 1-2 Transport: By dog sled Level: 1-2 Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK 1,300.- Price: DKK 700.- Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Description: Description: Dog sled trip in the fjord with a fisherman. You will see Please check our website for further information at traditional Greenlandic fishing methods through the ice in the www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Uummannaq. winter time.

Duration: 6-7 hrs Season: March-May Duration: 3-4 hrs Season: All year round Level: 1-2 Transport: By dog sled Level: 1-2 Transport: On foot Price: DKK 1,300.- Price: DKK 190.- Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Description: Description: Dog sled trip with local hunters to one of the small villages Guided hike to Father Christmas’s holiday home, which is in Uummannaq’s municipality where fishing and hunting is situated at the foot of the famous heart-shaped Uummannaq the staple existence. Guided sightseeing in the village. mountain. Father Christmas’s holiday home is built as a traditional Greenlandic turf dwelling.

Ice fishing Shark fishing

Duration: 5-6 hrs Season: March-May Duration: 8-10 hrs Season: All year round Level: 1-2 Transport: Level: 1 Transport: By boat or by Price: DKK 775.- Price: DKK 1,200.- dogsled Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Description: Description: Please check our website for further information at We sail out to one of the good sharkfishing grounds in the www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Uummannaq. bay of Uummannaq to catch the enourmous Greenlandic sharks. Bait and pre-feeding will be brought for the fishing. As shark fishing is still virgin there is a good chance of catching an Europa- and a World record. Note: Bring your own fishing tackle.

Sightseeing in Uummannaq town The Drambuie World Ice Golf Championship

Duration: 2-3 hrs Season: All year round Duration: Season: Ultimo March Level: 1 Transport: On foot Level: Transport: Price: DKK 120.- Price: DKK Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service-www.golfonice.com Description: Description: Guided walk around Uummannaq, where we visit both the A once in a lifetime experience! As the only place in the museum and the church. This is a possibility of seeing a world teh world championship in ice golfing will be small Greenlandic town where past and present meet in a arranged. It takes place at the sea ice just outside charming combination. Uummannaq. The surroundings cannot be more perfect - ice golfing between enourmous icebergs and in fine sunny weather. Please contact Uummannaq Tourist Service for further information. Whale photo safari

Duration: 4-5 hrs Season: July-October Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 635.- Booking: Uummannaq Tourist Service Description: Sailing trip to Qaarsut settlement, where we visit the skin-sewing workshop. We then continue out to the sea and look for seals and whales. It will be possible to hear whalesong using a hydrophone

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Karl Markussen +299 95 17 67 [email protected] Qeqertarsuaq Qeqertarsuaq North Greenland Excursion organizers in Qeqertarsuaq Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Adam Mølgårdip aqq. B 82 P.O. Box 507 DK-3953 Qeqertarsuaq Phone: +299 92 16 28 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 54 13 13 www.qeqertarsuaq.gl Fax: +299 92 16 29 Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: 1999 Number of employees: Summer: 3-4. Winter: 1. Contact persons: Linda Grønvold Guide languages: Danish English German Greenlandic

Type of tours offered: Dogsledge tours- hiking tours.

Special: Dog sledge summer on a glacier on top of a 800meter mountaintop from week 23. to 33. NEWS: Boat tours - whale safari - fishing - hunting etc.

Please contact us for further information. North Greenland Tours and Excursions in Qeqertarsuaq Arctic Station Dog sled tours

Duration: 1 hr Season: All year round Duration: Season: Summer - Winter Level: 1 Transport: Level: 1-5 Transport: Price: DKK 150.- Price: DKK Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Description: Description: Guided tour at the station and introduction to the history There are several dogsled tours during the summer from about the Arctic Station and ongoing scientific experiments. week 23 to week 33 and winter from week 45 to week 19 on Min. 5 pax. Max 15 pr group. “Lyngmarksbræen”.

Please contact us for further information at [email protected].

Hiking to “Udkiggen” (the view) Hiking tour to “Blæsedalen”

Duration: 2-3 hrs Season: Summer Duration: 1-2 hrs Season: Summer Level: 2-3 Transport: Level: 2 Transport: Price: DKK 150.- per person Price: DKK 150.- per person Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Description: Description: “Udkiggen” (the view) also called Qaqqaliaq has been a You do not have to go long to experience the remarkable resort for the hunters in their time. scenery of the nature. It is a well-visited place to day as well by the local hunters The tour is with a guide to “Blæsedalen” and to the waterfall and others to enjoy the magnificent view over the sea. You where you relax and enjoy the great scenery. can se many whales from this view, specially the hump back Min. 2 pax. Max 30 pax per guide whales. The tour is on a rocky ground. Guide included. Min. 2 pax. Max 20 pax per guide Hiking tour to Kuannit Kaffe-mik

Duration: 3-5 hrs Season: Summer Duration: 1-2 hrs Season: All year round Level: 2 Transport: Level: 1 Transport: Price: DKK 150.- per person Price: DKK 100.- per person Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Description: Description: Experience the beauty of the nature and the moment of Experience the traditional kaffe-mik at a local family. silence. Here you have the opportunity to visit a Greenlandic home Kuannit is an area where the growth of flowers and angelicas where it may be possible for you to se a Greenlandic costume are very vigoros. up close and even maybe try out the costume. There are fantastic rocks that remind of many different shapes, among them a-drinking-elephant rock. Guide included. Local guide included. Min. 2 pax. Max 10 pr guide. Min. 2 pax. Max 30 pax per guide Make your own Tupilaq at the local handicraft Picnic in Greenland workshop Duration: from 2 hrs Season: All year round Duration: 2-3 hrs Season: Summer Level: 1 Transport: Level: 1 Transport: Price: DKK Free of charge Price: DKK 200.- per person Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Description: Description: Make your own Tupilaq at the handicraft workshop. Picnic with a Greenlandic family out in the hill where you There are tools to make your own Tupilaq and some one to collect wood to prepare your picnic of either seal-, whale-, show you how to use the tools. reindeer-, musk ox meat or other. For inhabitants in Greenland the short summer is the time The material to make the Tupilaq can be bought at the where you lay up a store for the winter. These trips are one handicraft workshop. of the best memories to be reminded of during the long Sign up at the tourist office. winter. Max 8 pax Guide included. Min. 2 pax. Max 6 pr family

Duration: 30-45 minutes Season: All year round Duration: From 1 hr to longer Season: Winter Level: 1 Transport: Level: 2 Transport: Snowmobiling Price: DKK 1,000.- Price: DKK 450.- Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Description: Description: Experience singing choir by the locals in Greenlandic Your snow mobile driver takes you to “Blæsedalen” and to costumes. Greenlandic choirs are famous and the singing is other spots for a drive. It is also possible to drive up to so peaceful that you want to hear more of it. “Lyngmarksbræen” which is 1 km high glacier. Booking 3 days in advance (cannot always guarantee) Arctic clothing can be rented at the tourist office.

Town tour Visit the museum

Duration: 1-2 hrs Season: All year round Duration: 1 hr Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: Level: 1 Transport: Price: DKK 150.- per person Price: DKK Entrance 10.-. Outside opening hours 200.- Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Booking: Disko Pearl Qeqertarsuaq Tourism Description: Description: Town sightseeing with a local guide where he/she tells you Guided tour at the museum where you also will be about the town and a bit of general conditions in Greenland. introduced to watercolour paintings made by an artist/hunter Guide included.. Min. 5 pax. Max 20 pr guide. Jakob Danielsen from Diskofjord.

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Fox Hostel +299 92 12 71 +299 92 15 73 [email protected]

Hostel Napasunnguit +299 92 16 28 +299 92 16 29 [email protected]

Hostel Siorarsuit +299 92 10 26 +299 92 15 12 [email protected] +299 92 13 10 Hotel Disko /92 10 04 +299 92 13 13 [email protected]

Lyngmark Tours +299 92 14 98 +299 92 15 78 [email protected] Ilulissat Ilulissat EN 4-STJERNET HOTELOPLEVELSE SPÆNDENDE A’LA CARTE RESTAURANT BRASSERIE MED LETTE LUNE RETTER BAR MED HAPPY HOUR KL. 22-23 SPEKTAKULÆR ISFJORDSUDSIGT STANDARD- OG SUPERIORVÆRELSER KONFERENCE- OG MØDELOKALER GRATIS BUSSERVICE TIL CENTRUM FITTNESSROOM OG SAUNA

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Postboks 1501 · 3952 Ilulissat Telefon +299 94 41 53 · Telefax +299 94 40 49 www.hotel-arctic.gl [email protected] WWW.7020.DK

50 90 50 36 65 133 18 170 1,5km North Greenland Excursion organizers in Ilulissat Greenland Tours Elke Meissner Greenland Travel Ilulissat P.O. Box 160 Kussangajannguaq 7 DK-3952 Ilulissat P.O. Box 1001 DK-3952 Ilulissat Phone: +299 94 44 11 Phone: +299 94 75 40 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 54 35 11 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 52 76 16 www.greenland-guide.com/gtem Fax: +299 94 45 11 www.greenland-travel.gl Fax: +299 94 42 80 Description of Excursion organizer Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: 1977 Year of establishment: 1985 Number of employees: Summer: 10. Winter: 6. Number of employees: Summer: 50. Winter: 75. Contact persons: Elke Meissner Contact persons: Anette Grønkjær Lings Guide languages: Danish Guide languages: English English Danish German German French Type of tours offered: Helicopter, boat, hiking, walking, city Greenlandic sightseeing Type of tours offered: Cultural and adventure hiking, Special: M/S SMILLA to the calving glacier Eqi, guided trekking, dog sledging, hunting and fishing, boat trips and day- and midnight tours to the Icefiord, SMILLA after8, helicopter trips. helicopter to Kangia North, boat or hiking to Rodebay Village, group excursions to Pakitsoq and Lyngmark Glacier Special: Events in Greenland, meetings, conferences, on Disko Island incentives, accommodation, package tours, cruise service and special events: VIP tours and team building. Represented both in Denmark and Greenland through co-operation and branch offices in Copenhagen, Nuuk, Sisimiut and Ilulissat.

Ilulissat Tourism Ilulissat Travel A/S P.O. Box 724 Aron Mathiesenip Aqqutaa 2 ab DK-3952 Ilulissat P.O. Box 305 DK-3952 Ilulissat Phone: +299 94 58 20 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 54 68 20 [email protected] Phone: +299 94 43 00 www.visitilulissat.com Fax: +299 94 28 29 www.ilulissattravel.gl Fax: +299 94 43 02 Description of Excursion organizer Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: 2003 Year of establishment: 2003 Number of employees: Summer: 3. Winter: 4. Number of employees: Summer: 9. Winter: 2. Contact persons: Ulf Klüppel & Peter Simonsen Contact persons: Klaus Andersen Guide languages: Greenlandic Guide languages: Danish Danish English English German German Type of tours offered: Helicopter tours, boat tours, town Type of tours offered: Teambuilding (summer and winter), tours MICE, Hotel and Hutbased, Hiking, Dog sled, Boat trips, Fishing and Hunting Tours, Helicopter trips, Handling of Special: Helicopter tours to 2 camps at Kangia with cruiseships, Total logostics for Mining companies, TV/Film possibilities of overnight stays in tents. Crews and Expeditions. Boat tours to village Ilimanaq and lunching/dinning at native family. Possibillity ofovernght stay. Special: With respect for the Greenlandic nature and culture Boat tours to Camp Eqi with possibilities of overnight stays we organize all kinds of excursions. Every guest in in cabins and eating at Café Victor. Special individual Greenland has the right to feel to be on a real adventure. trip arrangement. Prepare your adventure. North Greenland Tourist Nature Kussangajannguaq 5 P.O. Box 169 DK-3952 Ilulissat Phone: +299 94 44 20 94 39 72 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 54 54 20 www.touristnature.com Fax: +299 94 46 24 Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: 1993 Number of employees: Summer: 8. Winter: 3. Contact persons: Silver Scivoli Guide languages: Italian French Danish German English Greenlandic

Type of tours offered: Outdoor programs

Special: Ataa camp, boat trips, Bed & Breakfast, Kayaking. North Greenland Accommodation in Ilulissat Cab Inn Hotel Cabins in Rodebay Village Fredericiap Aqqutaa 5 c/o Greenland Tours Elke Meissner P.O. Box 1005 P.O. Box 160 DK-3952 Ilulissat DK-3952 Ilulissat [email protected] Phone: +299 94 22 42 [email protected] Phone: +299 94 44 11 www.greenland-guide.gl/cab-inn-ilulissat Fax: +299 94 22 43 www.greenland-guide.com/gtem Fax: +299 94 45 11 10 rooms in total 6 rooms in total 20 beds in total 35 beds in total 3 nonsmoking rooms 35 nonsmoking rooms 10 rooms with bath & toilet rooms with bath & toilet km to airport 14km to airport km to town center km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 500.- Prices from:Single DKK 250.- Double DKK 800.- Double DKK 500.- Comments: Comments: Prices with own sleeping bag. Linen or sleeping bag for rent. Please ask for brochures and price per week.

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Diskobay House Hotel Arctic c/o Greenland Tours Elke Meissner P.O. Box 1501 P.O. Box 160 DK-3952 Ilulissat DK-3952 Ilulissat [email protected] Phone: +299 94 44 11 [email protected] Phone: +299 94 41 53 www.greenland-guide.com/gtem Fax: +299 94 45 11 www.hotel-arctic.gl Fax: +299 94 40 49 7 rooms in total 65 rooms in total 14 beds in total 125 beds in total nonsmoking rooms 33 nonsmoking rooms rooms with bath & toilet 65 rooms with bath & toilet 5km to airport 1,5km to airport 1km to town center 1,5km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 525.- Prices from:Single DKK 1,100.- Double DKK 575.- Double DKK 1,700.- Comments: Fully equipped kitchenette with fridge in all Comments: Igloo Huts open from Mid-May to early rooms. October - Five total each with all facilities. The house is with big terrace with view over Complimentary busshuttleservice the Diskobay. to town centre. Classification: Classification: ★★★★ North Greenland Hotel Icefiord A/S Ilulissat Youth Hostel Jørgen Sverdrupip Aqq.10 Marralinnguaq 37-39 P.O. Box 458 P.O. Box 417 DK-3952 Ilulissat DK-3952 Ilulissat [email protected] Phone: +299 94 44 80 [email protected] Phone: +299 94 33 77 www.hotelicefiord.gl Fax: +299 94 40 95 www.ilulissathostel.com Fax: +299 94 23 99 16 rooms in total 43 rooms in total 32 beds in total 86 beds in total 8 nonsmoking rooms 43 nonsmoking rooms 16 rooms with bath & toilet rooms with bath & toilet 5,00km to airport 4km to airport 2km to town center 0km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 745.- Prices from:Single DKK .- Double DKK 990.- Double DKK .- Comments: Hotel Garni Comments: Adult pr night 245.- (295.- during 16/9-31/5) Under 12-year infant pr night 123.- 16/9-31/5 Extra charge for single room 150.- Rent of bed linen 75.- (book this in advance) Classification: ★★ Classification: North Greenland Tours and Excursions in Ilulissat Hiking to Rodebay Village Icecap & Pakitsoq (Group Excursion)

Duration: App. 8 hrs Season: May-September Duration: 9 hrs Season: May-September Level: 3 Transport: On foot and by Level: 2 Transport: By boat and hiking Price: DKK 700.- pr pax, min 6 pax boat Price: DKK 16,740.- pr. group Booking: Greenland Tours Elke Meissner Booking: Greenland Tours Elke Meissner Description: Description: Guided coastal hiking tour Ilulissat – Rodebay on granite 35 miles of boat trip to Pakitsoq Fiord with M/S SMILLA. rock and tundra with exiting flora and fauna. 2 x 3 hours hiking through arctic dunes, a melted ice delta In early summer a river has to be waded across. and over gigantic rocks to the icecap. For groups with 12 participants only. We bring you back to Ilulissat by boat. You can have a meal or coffee/tea at the Restaurant H8. Please bring lunch package.

Ilulissat Town Walk Kangia Classic North

Duration: 2-3 hrs Season: All year round Duration: 1 1/2 hrs Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: On foot Level: 1 Transport: By helicopter Price: DKK 175.- Price: DKK 1,695.- (for the year 2004) Booking: Greenland Tours Elke Meissner Booking: Greenland Tours Elke Meissner Description: Description: Learn about Ilulissat history, culture, business and modern Experience the amazing Ilulissat Ice Fiord or Kangia, one of life. UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. We visit the Zion Church, Knud Rasmussen’s Museum, the After a stopover above the 4km wide edge of the Sermeq container- and the fishing harbour. Avannarleq glacier we continue to the ice filled Kangia and Min. 8 participants. Ilulissat. Including airport transfers. Min. 8 participants.

Rodebay Sermermiut and the Icefjord

Duration: 5-6 hrs Season: March-October Duration: 2-3 hrs Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: By boat Level: 2 Transport: On foot Price: DKK 700.- Price: DKK 175.- Booking: Greenland Tours Elke Meissner Booking: Greenland Tours Elke Meissner Description: Description: Stay a day in the little village, a former Eskimo settlement Walking tour in the tundra to the ancient Eskimo settlement and Dutch whaling place. in the Sermermiut valley, close to the famous Ilulissat Ice Restaurant H8 offers lunch or dinner of a fish menu or other fiord. Sightseeing at stone graves and remains of turf houses. Greenlandic products (DKK 150.- pr. person). The Ilulissat Ice fiord is a UNESCO world heritage area. Duration app. 1 hr each way. Min. 8 participants. Min. 3 participants.

SMILLA After 8 SMILLA to Eqip Sermia, the calving glacier

Duration: 2 1/2 hrs Season: May-September Duration: 8 hrs Season: May-September Level: 1 Transport: By boat, M/S Level: 1 Transport: M/S SMILLA Price: DKK Smilla Price: DKK 1,395.- incl. lunch Booking: Greenland Tours Elke Meissner Booking: Greenland Tours Elke Meissner Description: Description: Day-, After 8- or Midnight tour to the icebergs. 2 - 3 hours sailing with M/S SMILLA to Eqip Sermia, the M/S SMILLA or traditional wooden boats take you on this only calving glacier you can experience close up. While classic excursion, pursuing after the most spectacular ice enjoying a delicious Greenlandic lunch, we will cross in specimens in this world’s largest sculptural park. front of the 5 km wide glacial edge and wait for the calf to Min. 2 participants. break of. Min. 8 participants Lunch is served on board.

Duration: App. 5 hrs Season: Summer Duration: App. 5 hrs Season: Summer Level: 1 Transport: By boat Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 700.- Price: DKK 700.- Booking: Greenland Travel Booking: Greenland Travel Description: Description: The settlement Oqaatsut (Rodebay) were through several Ilimanaq has some beautiful old buildings from the colonial centuries the resort of the Dutch whale hunters, and whales time and is known for its fine trouts, which is caught in are still drawn ashore here once in a while. Tasiusaq behind the settlement. Oqaatsut is beautifully situated app. 15 km north of Ilulissat. A lot of hikers are attracted by the fine hiking-possibilities nearby the settlement and spends a night or two in tents.

Cultural/Historical Town Walk Eqi By Boat – The Calving Glacier

Duration: App. 2 hrs Season: All year round Duration: App. 8 hrs Season: Summer Level: 1 Transport: Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 150.- Price: DKK 1,395.- Booking: Greenland Travel Booking: Greenland Travel Description: Description: The history of the town, the Greenlandic culture and the Very few places in Greenland are as beautiful as the Eqi modern life 300 km north of the Arctic Circle. glacier, which is situated in the fiord about 80 km north of We will visit fishermen at the harbour, hunters at their Ilulissat. trading post “Brættet”, the Knud Rasmussen Museum and It is possible to sail close by the edge of the glacier and see the old wooden church, "Zion". big pieces of ice break off.

Helicopter - Along The Icefiord Sailing Among The Icebergs Day/Night

Duration: App. 1 hrs Season: All year round Duration: App. 4-5 hrs Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: By helicopter Level: 3 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 1,695.- Price: DKK 295.- Booking: Greenland Travel Booking: Greenland Travel Description: Description: Ilulissat glacier is the most productive glacier in the northern Every year approximately 20 million tons of ice is breaking hemisphere. off from the Ilulissat glacier into the ice fiord per day. It is 7 km wide and moves with a speed of almost one meter The results are gigantic icebergs, which can be several per hour, and produces in average about 20 million ton ice hundreds meter wide and up to 100 meter high above the sea per day. level.

Sledge Ride - 2 Hours Sledge Ride - 3 Days

Duration: App. 2 hrs Season: November - April Duration: 3 days Season: January - April Level: 2 Transport: Dog sledge Level: 3 Transport: Dog sledge Price: DKK 700.- Price: DKK 4,750.- Booking: Greenland Travel Booking: Greenland Travel Description: Description: The end of the ice fiord is an impressive view both summer This is the excursion for you if you want to try your strength and winter. against the Arctic winter. On this 2-hours sledge-ride we will go over the mountain We will go by the sledge-track to Aattartoq, where we meet Little Akinnaq about 7 kilometres until we reach the the sea-ice. beautiful viewpoint. The second day we will go along the edge of Nunatarsuaq and turn east on the inland ice.

Duration: 4 days Season: February - April Duration: App. 5 hrs Season: November - April Level: 3 Transport: Dog sledge Level: 2 Transport: Dog sledge Price: DKK 6,595.- Price: DKK 1,195.- Booking: Greenland Travel Booking: Greenland Travel Description: Description: This is the sledge ride, where you will experience the best of Nalluarsuk is a small fiord next to Kangia (Ilulissat ice what the area around Ilulissat can offer during the winter. fiord), and there is safe ice most of the winter. We will visit the fishermen in the ice fiord; view the Ilulissat We go over Big Akinnaq until we reach the viewpoint at glacier; go on the inland ice by the ”dead” glacier; beautiful Nalluarsuk, where you can see all the way to the big glacier. Qoororsuaq and much more.

The Long Ice Fiord Hike The Old Settlement At The Ice Fiord

Duration: App. 2 hrs Season: Summer Duration: App. 4-5 hrs Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: Level: 3 Transport: Price: DKK 400.-/450.- Price: DKK 295.- Booking: Greenland Travel Booking: Greenland Travel Description: Description: Every year approximately 20 million tons of ice is breaking Every year, on the 13th of January, the inhabitants in Ilulissat off from the Ilulissat glacier into the ice fiord per day. hike to "Holms Bakke" to welcome the sun after the long The results are gigantic icebergs, which can be several dark winter. hundreds meter wide and up to 100 meter high above the sea We will visit the settlement of Sermermiut and the old Inuit level. graves after a couple of hours hiking.

A Two-days Sledge-ride To Nunatarsuaq Dog-feeding And Sledge-life

Duration: 2 days, one night Season: January-May Duration: 1 hr Season: All year round Level: 3 Transport: By dog sled Level: 1 Transport: Minibus Price: DKK 3,020.- Price: DKK 75.- Booking: Ilulissat Tourism Booking: Ilulissat Tourism Description: Description: This is the excursion for you if you want to try your strength In Ilulissat we have six to seven months hard winter every against the Arctic winter. year, and here in the far North wintertime is the same as We visit the fishermen in the Icefiord. After visiting the “sledge”-time. fishing-spots we will go to Nunatarsuaq following Ilulissat´s On this excursion we will invite you to join the feeding of a most beautiful sledge-track till he small fiord Kangerlukasik dog team. You can see, feel, touch and most of all hear the where we will spend the night. howling of 20 hungry dogs. We will head back among the icebergs in the ice fiord for The owner will demonstrate the sledge, the harness, the whip Ilulissat the day after. and tell about the life as sledge-dog in Greenland. Midnight hike to Sermermiut The long dogsledge journey

Duration: App. 2 hrs Season: May-August Duration: 10 days Season: March Level: 2 Transport: On foot Level: 4 Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK 200.- Price: DKK 19,400.- Booking: Ilulissat Tourism Booking: Ilulissat Tourism Description: Description: The beautiful icebergs of Ilulissat create the wing for the Ten days in the North Greenlandic winter-paradise 4000 years old and now abandoned settlement Sermermiut accompanied by 12-16 working dogs and an excellent hunter situated one and a half kilometre south of the city. Hear the – the great adventure! In 2005 the ride goes to the Nuusuaq story about the life and the customs of the Inuits before the Peninsula North of Ilulissat, a sledge-ride in almost 300 arrival of the Europeans; see the ruins and the kitchen mitten. kilometres. The light of the midnight sun brings beautiful contrasts and The excursion contains both fishing and hunting (if you smooth colours on the hills and the ice. wish), and hard work in extreme cold. N.B.! Inquire for special program.

Duration: 8 hrs Season: June-September Duration: 5 hrs Season: May-November Level: 1 Transport: By boat Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 1,395.- Price: DKK 700.- Booking: Ilulissat Tourist Service Booking: Ilulissat Tourist Service Description: Description: 3 hours of sailing will bring us to Eqi, the calving glacier. You will experience and cruise the ice filled Disko Bay, 15 Lunch will be served at "Café Victor" at the beautiful Ice kilometres north to the settlement Oqaatsut. Camp Eqi. After lunch we sail slowly along the edge of the Explore the life in the settlement for about 2 hours. ITS can glacier. also arrange "kaffe-mik" at the locals or a lunch at the Pick up at Ilulissat Tourist Service. restaurant H8.

Boat Trip to the Icefiord Dog sled tour - 3 hours

Duration: 2 1/2 hrs Season: May-November Duration: 3 hrs Season: November-April Level: 1 Transport: By boat Level: Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK 400.- Price: DKK 900.- Booking: Ilulissat Tourist-Service Booking: Ilulissat Tourist-Service Description: Description: Ilulissat is known for it's beautiful and breathtaking ice fiord. The great introduction to doglegging! You will learn what The fiord is best experienced from a boat up close. We sail in 8-16 dogs can do as a team. And get a feeling of the daily life traditional wooden ships to the estuary where the gigantic as a hunter in the arctic. icebergs in the northern part of the fiord have stranded. Pick up at Ilulissat Tourist Service. Coffee/tea will be served on board. Pick up at Ilulissat Tourist Service.

Dog sled tour to Oqaatsut settlement Helicopter Tour to the Glacier

Duration: 6 hrs Season: January-April Duration: 30 min. Season: June-August Level: Transport: By dog sled Level: 1 Transport: By helicopter Price: DKK 1,195.- Price: DKK 995.- Booking: Ilulissat Tourist-Service Booking: Ilulissat Tourist Service Description: Description: On this tour we go by dog sledge to the settlement Oqaatsut, In 30 min. you will experience one of the true wonders of where we will have a "kaffe-mik" arranged by the local nature. Kangia - the Ilulissat ice fiord and the calving glacier. women's organization. We stay in the settlement about 1 1/2 Kangia has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List hours before going back to Ilulissat. in 2004. Pick up at Ilulissat Tourist Service. Pick up at Ilulissat Tourist Service.

Helicopter Tour To The Inland Ice Hike to Sermermiut

Duration: 2 hrs Season: June-August Duration: 2 hrs Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: By helicopter Level: 2 Transport: On foot Price: DKK 2,495.- Price: DKK 175.- Booking: Ilulissat Tourist Service Booking: Ilulissat Tourist-Service Description: Description: This is your opportunity to experience the real thing. We go Hike to the ancient settlement of Sermermiut approximately by expedition flight 155km into the inland ice. Here we will 1,5 kilometres south of the city at the estuary of the Ice get a first hand impression of this vast, white desert. Fiord. The guide will show you ruins and tell about the Inuit On our flight back, we will follow the ice stream that creates way of living. Coffee/tea will be served, with views over the Kangia- The Ilulissat Glacier. icebergs.

Duration: 4-5 hrs Season: June-September Duration: 2 1/2 hrs Season: Summer Level: 2 Transport: On foot Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 325.- Price: DKK 450.- Booking: Ilulissat Tourist Service Booking: Ilulissat Tourist Service Description: Description: We walk to "Kællingekløften" and continue along the Ice During the high summer the soft pastel shades of the Fiord. We enjoy the beautiful view over the Ice fiord; visit midnight sun are a most impressive experience. old Inuit graves and "Holms Bakke" where we have our Ilulissat is known for it's beautiful and breathtaking ice fiord. lunch. We walk back to town through the beautiful ravine The fiord is best experienced from a boat up close. behind Qilakitsoq. We sail in traditional wooden boats to the estuary where the gigantic icebergs in the northern part of the fiord have Lunch included. stranded. Coffee/tea will be served on board. Pick up at Ilulissat Tourist Service. Town Walk Boat cruise / 2 nights in Camp Eqi

Duration: 2 hrs Season: All year round Duration: 3 days Season: Summer Level: 1 Transport: On foot Level: Transport: By boat Price: DKK 175.- Price: DKK 2,615.- Booking: Ilulissat Tourist Service Booking: Ilulissat Travel Description: Description: Guided city walk around Ilulissat where you will be well Like full-day excursion to Camp Eqi. Lodging in one of the informed about the Greenlandic history and the complexity cabins. Lunch and dinner day 1, all meals day 2, breakfast of today's society. We visit the harbour, The Ilulissat and lunch day 3. Museum, the birthplace of Knud Rasmussen and the Church All meals served in Café Victor. of Zion.

Boat cruise / overnight stay in Camp Eqi Boat trip to the Ice Fiord

Duration: 1 day and night Season: Summer Duration: 2 1/2 hrs Season: Summer Level: Transport: By boat Level: 1 Transport: By bus and boat Price: DKK 1,985.- Price: DKK 400.- Booking: Ilulissat Travel Booking: Ilulissat Travel Description: Description: Like full-day excursion to Camp Eqi. Lodging in one of the Boat trip to the mouth of the ice fiord where the icebergs cabins. Lunch and dinner the first day and breakfast and from the Kangia Glacier are grounded on the submerged lunch the second day. All meals served in Café Victor. ridge app. 250 meter under the sea surface.

Dog sled tour Dog sledge tour to Oqaatsut / Rodebay

Duration: 3 hrs Season: Winter Duration: 5-6 hrs Season: Winter Level: 2 Transport: By dog sled Level: 2 Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK 900.- Price: DKK 1,400.- Booking: Ilulissat Travel Booking: Ilulissat Travel Description: Description: Dog sledge tour around Ilulissat with views over the Ice Dog sledge tour following the northbound track 20 Fiord. kilometres to the village Oqaatsut. Resting and enjoying of packed lunch.

Includes packed lunch and coffee/tee.

Duration: App. 8 hrs Season: Summer Duration: App. 8 hrs Season: Summer Level: Transport: By boat Level: Transport: By boat Price: DKK 1,395.- Price: DKK 1,395.- Booking: Ilulissat Travel Booking: Ilulissat Travel Description: Description: 3-hours sailing from Ilulissat to the glacier Eqip Sermia. 3-hours sailing trip from Ilulissat to Eqip Sermia. Cruising at Stop-over at Camp Eqi with a fantastic view of the edge of a safe distance in front of the 5 kilometre wide front of the the glacier and possibilities of seeing the ice cap calve. ice cap. Return to Ilulissat after a couple of hours. We sail back to Ilulissat after a couple of hours. Lunch included.

Lunch is served at camp eqi in Café victor.

Helicopter Tour to Kangia Glacier Helicopter Tour to Kangia overnight stay

Duration: 1 hr Season: Summer Duration: 1 day and night Season: Summer Level: Transport: By helicopter Level: Transport: By boat Price: DKK 1,695.- Price: DKK 4,500.- Booking: Ilulissat Travel Booking: Ilulissat Travel Description: Description: By helicopter to the edge of the Kangia Glacier with a 30 Helicopter to the camp site at Kangia. Spend the night in a min. stopover with fantastic views of the edge of the glacier tent and enjoy the unique scenery. Return by helicopter to and the ice fiord. Return through the ice fiord. Refreshments Ilulissat. are served at the stopover. All meals included.

Helicopter Tour to the Ice Fiord Midnight Boat Tour to the Ice Fiord

Duration: 1 hr Season: Summer Duration: 2 1/2 hrs Season: Summer Level: Transport: By helicopter Level: 1 Transport: By bus and boat Price: DKK 1,495.- Price: DKK 450.- Booking: Ilulissat Travel Booking: Ilulissat Travel Description: Description: By helicopter to the vantage point Innarsuaq and back to Boat tour to the mouth of the Ice Fiord. Sail between the Ilulissat through the ice fiord and gigantic ice fields and lots gigantic icebergs from the glacier Kangia in the golden glow of seals. At Innarsuaq theres a 30 min. stopover with of the midnight sun. fantastic views of the icecap and the 40 kilometre ice fiord. Refreshments are served at Innarsuaq.

Village visit by tourboat to Ilimanaq Day trip to Eqip Sermia by boat

Duration: 5-6 hrs Season: Summer Duration: 8 hrs Season: Summer Level: Transport: By boat Level: Transport: By boat Price: DKK 700.- Price: DKK 1,395.- Booking: Ilulissat Travel Booking: Tourist Nature Description: Description: Passing the mouth of the ice fiord the boat reaches Ilimanaq 10 hrs boat trip to Eqip Sermia with a possibility of taking after app. 2 hours. Ilimanaq is the southernmost village of the shore for a little walk/excursion and experience the calving Ilulissat municipality. The inhabitants lives of hunting and Eqi glacier. fishing.

Duration: 3 days Season: Winter Duration: 9 days Season: Winter Level: Transport: By dog sled Level: 5 Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK 4,250.- Price: DKK 10,950.- p.p. Booking: Tourist Nature Booking: Tourist Nature Description: Description: 3 days’ dog sled trip, visiting the glacier and the fishing sites. Duration 7 days + 2 days at the accommodation in town. Full provisioning and 2 nights at the accommodation incl. dinner and breakfast.

Ilimanaq Ilimanaq by night. “Bil 1”

Duration: app. 6 hrs Season: Duration: app. 6 hrs Season: Level: 1 Transport: By boat Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 700.- p.p., 850.- p.p. incl. lunch Price: DKK 1,195.- pr. pax, min. 5 participants Booking: Tourist Nature Booking: Tourist Nature Description: Description: Ilimanaq is a small settlement south of Ilulissat with 80 From Ilulissat harbour we sail south surrounded by icebergs inhabitants. People in the settlement also hunts and fish for a of Ilulissat Fjord. Arrival in Ilimanaq app. 8 pm. The guide living. from Ilimanaq will inform you about the small settlement The excursion starts at 10 pm and is app. 6 hrs of duration. during sightseeing. At 09.15 pm, Greenlandic dishes are Possible for a “town tour” at the settlement and visit the ready to be served by local women in Greenlandic costumes beautiful little church founded in 1904. at the Cultural House. Drinks can be bought at the house. At The traditional “kaffe-mik” can also be arranged at the 10.30 pm, the boat trip back to the town will take you once locals, though this has to be booked in advance. more in the middle of giant icebergs in the midnight sun. Kayaking and canoeing at Smilla Holiday Northern Lights 2000 Centre A-3 Duration: As required Season: Summer Duration: 6 days Season: December Level: 1 Transport: Kayak and canoe Level: 1 Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK Full board 675.- pr. day Price: DKK 9,850.- Booking: Tourist Nature Booking: Tourist Nature Description: Description: Tours can be arranged at your requirements. 1 night at the fishers’ house at Ilulissat Icefjord. 2 days by The best spot for kayaking and canoeing will be at Ataa dog sled. 2 New Year’s Eve celebrations, drum dance, centre. Folklore dance, Greenlandic choir show. Diving suits can be rented at Tourist Nature.

Sailing trips Smilla Holiday Centre (Ataa camp)

Duration: Season: Summer Duration: 8 days Season: June-September Level: Transport: By boat Level: 1-2 Transport: By boat Price: DKK Price: DKK 14,950.- CPH-JAV-CPH Booking: Tourist Nature Booking: Tourist Nature Description: Description: Hours or days. Transfers or charters. 6 days in the unspoiled nature. Every day there is a new programme and a different menu, Icebergs by day time. 2 1/2 hrs (BOI). DKK 400.- p.p. all of Greenlandic products, to be served to you. Icebergs by night. 2 1/2 hrs (BIN). DKK 450.- p.p. Rodebay tour. 5 hrs (BRO). DKK 700.- p.p. Price includes airline ticket from Copenhagen-Ilulissat and Ilimanaq tour. 5 hrs (BIL). DKK 700.- p.p. return, 2 nights in accommodation at a local family incl. Charter boats. 8 hrs. from DKK 5.750.- dinner and breakfast, 5 nights at Smilla holiday centre, full Ilimanaq one way (Transfer) (BPS). DKK 325.- p.p. board and excursions included.

For each excursion is indicated a degree of difficulty ranging from 1 to 5. At level 1 everybody can participate, while participants in level 5 excursions should be experienced in that activity and in good physical condition. If in doubt, please check with the excursion organizer. North Greenland Two days trip, Ataa/Eqip Sermia glacier A-1 Two days trip to Smilla Holiday Centre (including visit at the Eqi glacier) A-2 Duration: 2 days Season: Mid Jun-Mid Sept Duration: 2 days Season: Summer Level: 1-2 Transport: By boat Level: Transport: By boat Price: DKK 2,395.- Price: DKK 2,395.- Booking: Tourist Nature Booking: Tourist Nature Description: Description: We will departure from Ilulissat to Rodebay early Saturday We start with a visit to Rodebay, a former whaling station, morning. 15 km north of Ilulissat. After 30 min. in the village, the tour will go toward north After that we continue to Ataa, the most beautiful spot miles until we reach the tourist centre in Ataa. Accommodation and around with a small restaurant with Greenlandic dishes. dinner at Ataa (Smilla centre). Early Sunday morning There are possibilities for fishing in the big Lake - approx. at 7 a.m. we sail to Port Victor where we will hike to Tasersuaq. the ice cap. Duration of the hiking tour is approx. 7 hours. In the afternoon we will sail back to Ilulissat.

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Accommodation in villages +299 94 43 22 +299 94 39 33 [email protected]

Arctic Adventure +299 94 31 30 +299 94 31 30 [email protected]

Bed & Breakfast +299 94 43 22 +299 94 39 33 [email protected]

Hotel Hvide Falk +299 94 33 43 +299 94 35 08 [email protected]

Ice Camp Eqi +299 94 43 22 +299 94 39 33 [email protected]

Illu B 682 (Guesthouse) +299 94 44 20 +299 94 46 24 [email protected]

Petrine’s House +299 94 44 11 +299 94 45 11 [email protected]

Summer Apartments Ilulissat +299 94 43 22 +299 94 39 33 [email protected] Qasigiannguit Qasigiannguit North Greenland Excursion organizers in Qasigiannguit DiscoBay Tourism Margrethevej 34 P.O. Box 140 DK-3951 Qasigiannguit [email protected] Phone: +299 91 10 81 www.icecaphotels.gl Fax: +299 91 15 24 Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: Number of employees: Summer: . Winter: . Contact persons: Guide languages: English Danish Greenlandic

Type of tours offered:

Special: North Greenland Accommodation in Qasigiannguit DiscoBay Hotel P.O. Box 140 DK-3951 Qasigiannguit [email protected] Phone: +299 91 10 81 www.icecaphotels.gl Fax: +299 91 15 24 15 rooms in total 30 beds in total nonsmoking rooms 15 rooms with bath & toilet 1 km to airport 0 km to town center Television in the rooms Roomservice Transfer service Elevator Luggage storage Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 800.- Double DKK 1,150.- Comments:

Classification: North Greenland Tours and Excursions in Qasigiannguit Canoeing on Tasersuaq City sightseeing in the idyllic Qasigiannguit

Duration: 3 hrs or 8 hrs Season: June-October Duration: App. 2 hrs Season: All year round Level: 2 Transport: In canoe Level: 1 Transport: On foot Price: DKK 50.- per hour Price: DKK 120.- Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Description: Description: Just outside Qasigiannguit is the big lake called Tasersuaq. A The guide will introduce you to life in this idyllic few paddle strokes and you will be in the middle of the peace Greenlandic town. We will visit the museum with it’s and quiet of the arctic nature. The lake is bounded by the exhibition of the interesting prehistoric finds from the area. majestic mountain of Qaqqarsuaq which is an impressive You also find the oldest wooden house in Greenland here sight. You and your guide decide which part of the lake you and on a hillside lies the church. Do you have specials would like to explore and when to rest. The trip can be wishes to see a certain institution we will try to arrange it. extended to 8 hrs.

Dog sled trip to Akulliit Dog sled trip to Mågefjeldet mountain

Duration: 7 hrs Season: Spring Duration: 3-4 hrs Season: Spring, Level: 2 Transport: By dog sled Level: 1 Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK 1,125.- Price: DKK 675.- Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Description: Description: Please check our website for further information at The trip up to Mågefjeldet takes us through a varying www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Qasigiannguit. landscape of lakes, the sea and mountains. From Mågefjeldet you get the most magnificent view of the Disko Bay right to the Disko Island. Note: Bring warm clothes in layers (overall trousers and jacket may be hired at the hotel). Camera and video should be kept underneath your clothes because of the cold.

Dog sled trip to Tasiusaq Dog sledding in the hills and mountains of Qasigiannguit Duration: 2 days Season: Winter Duration: 3-4 hrs Season: November-May Level: 2 Transport: By dog sled Level: 2 Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK 2,700.- Price: DKK 675.- Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Description: Description: Please check our website for further information at The winding track leads us into the mountains with steep www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Qasigiannguit. hillsides and a long beautiful valley. A trip for those who love the beauty of nature. The price is incl. rental of clothes, sleeping bag, tent, Note: Bring warm clothes in layers (overall trousers and cooking and safety equipment. jacket may be hired at the hotel). Camera and video should be kept underneath your clothes because of the cold.

Grønne Ejland - in the footsteps of the inuit Holiday at the idyllic Akulliit hunter Duration: 8 hrs Season: Summer Duration: 2 days Season: June-October Level: 1 Transport: By boat Level: 1 Transport: By boat and on Price: DKK 965.- Price: DKK 1500.- foot Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Description: Description: These fascinating islands have been a meeting point for Please check our website for further information at inuits from the Disko Bay for hundreds of years and still is. www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Qasigiannguit. Through the summer, people were hunting seal, whale, birds and collecting eggs from the island. You can still see the ruins from summer turf huts and stones used for the tents. A huge amount of meat caches tell the story of big hunting. There will be time to explore the island and sense the presence of the spirit from the past.

Duration: 4-8 hrs Season: February-April Duration: 1 hour Season: All year round Level: 2 Transport: By dog sled or on Level: Transport: On foot Price: DKK foot Price: DKK 60.- Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Description: Description: Do you want to walk down to a fishing ground just next to Please check our website for further information at the town or would you prefer to spend a day with a fisherman www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Qasigiannguit. and his dogs. Both arrangements are possible and they both offer you the possibility of catching catfish, halibut and cod through the ice. Note: Bring warm clothes in layers (overall trousers and jacket can be rented at the hotel). Camera and video should be kept underneath your clothes because of the cold. Midnight hike to Qaqqarsuaq Rental of kamiks

Duration: 5 hrs Season: June-October Duration: Season: Winter Level: 3 Transport: On foot Level: Transport: Price: DKK 400.- Price: DKK 80.- per day Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Description: Description: Please check our website for further information at Please check our website for further information at www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Qasigiannguit. www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Qasigiannguit.

Rental of sealskin clothing Rental of skis

Duration: Season: Winter Duration: Season: Winter Level: Transport: Level: Transport: Price: DKK 200.- per day Price: DKK 75.- per day Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Description: Description: Please check our website for further information at Please check our website for further information at www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Qasigiannguit. www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Qasigiannguit.

Rental of survival suit Sailing trip to the Bay of Garnets and Akulliit

Duration: Season: All year round Duration: 7-8 hrs Season: June-October Level: Transport: Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 125.- per day Price: DKK 950.- Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Description: Description: Please check our website for further information at Our first stop on this boat trip is at an impressive rock wall of www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Qasigiannguit. several square metres filled with garnets. From the Bay of Garnets the boat trip continues to the abandoned settlement of Akulliit. Because of its idyllic placement and good hunting possibilities many citizens from Qasigiannguit have made summerhouses in the old houses. There will be time to enjoy the villagehouses and for a hike to an area with small rock crystals/ quartzes.

Duration: 7-8 hrs Season: June-October Duration: 4 hrs Season: June-October Level: 1 Transport: By boat Level: 1-2 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 965.- Price: DKK 475.- Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Description: Description: We visit Ikamiut with its coloured houses. The inhabitants of To stand beside the skeleton parts of those huge sea Ikamiut live by hunting and fishing which immediately can mammals is overwhelming; the whales which supply the be seen by the many dog sleds and boats. The guide will tell Greenlandic people with nourishing meat. The guide will tell about life in a settlement and serve tastes of dried fish about whaling and there will be time for a discussion of the products and we will try out our abilities as fishermen. En subject. In August and September the chances of seeing route we will visit an abandoned settlement where it is whales are good. possible to see some incredibly beautiful geological formations and there will be a good chance of seeing whales. Silent night - northern lights The Bay of Paradise

Duration: 2 hrs Season: Winter Duration: 3-4 hrs Season: June-October Level: 1 Transport: By dog sled Level: 2 Transport: On foot Price: DKK 675.- Price: DKK 400.- Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Booking: DiscoBay Tourism Description: Description: Please check our website for further information at Our first stop will be the ancient Qasigiannguit, where the www.icecaphotel.gl, choose Qasigiannguit. basements still can be seen. We passes the tundra plains. Here anyone will feel like a dwarf compared to big mother nature. A green pass lead us to Bing’s Cave. Here we will find the best view for our rest, and the guide will prepare a cup of tea with the smell of Greenland.

Type of tours offered: Dog sled tours, boat trips, kayak tours, Disko round trips.

Special: Kayak tours, longer dog sled tours. Accommodation bookings can be arranged by Aasiaat Tourist Service. North Greenland Accommodation in Aasiaat Aasiaat Seamen’s Home Sammiarneq 9 P.O. Box 216 DK-3950 Aasiaat [email protected] Phone: +299 89 27 11 www.soemandshjem.gl Fax: +299 89 29 10 28 rooms in total 37 beds in total 2 nonsmoking rooms 21 rooms with bath & toilet 5,00 km to airport 0 km to town center Television in the rooms Roomservice Transfer service Elevator Luggage storage Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 695.- Double DKK 920.- Comments: Wireless internet Cafeteria garni Conference facilities up to 20 persons

Classification: North Greenland Tours and Excursions in Aasiaat 3 day dog sled trip to Naternaq (the clay plain) 6 day kayak trip

Duration: 3 days Season: Winter Duration: 9 days Season: Summer Level: 5 Transport: By boat and Level: 5 Transport: By kayak Price: DKK 5,650.- dogsled Price: DKK 5,795.- Booking: Aasiaat Tourist Service Booking: Aasiaat Tourist Service Description: Description: Experience 3 days long dogsled trip with good chances of The skerries of Aasiaat offer splendid possibilities of kayak seeing musk oxen. trips between several islands, icebergs. Visit also settlements and glaciers during the dogsled trip. Visit a settlement by kayaking. The trip is tailor-made according to the participants' kayak The trip begins in Aasiaat with a boat transfer to the ice edge experience and competence. and onwards on dogsled to Naternaq (the clay plain). Provisions and accommodation in tents and huts are included. 8 day kayak trip Camp in Naternaq - Lersletten

Duration: 11 days Season: Summer Duration: 7 days Season: Summer Level: 5 Transport: By kayak Level: 5 Transport: By boat / kayak Price: DKK 7,495.- Price: DKK 5,895.- and hiking Booking: Aasiaat Tourist Service & Topas Booking: Aasiaat Tourist Service Description: Description: Try out the kayak in its original settings: Experience the town of Aasiaat and Lersletten area. Greenland. Muskoxen and mamals can also be observed in the area. Experience settlements, icebergs and whales in only 7 days. Kayak trips to the Nordensiolds Gletche. The price is inclusive fishing license. This is the ultimate experience for kayak enthusiasts. NOTE: In case of bad weather conditions during the excursion, 1 day is set aside as a “buffer-day” of the duration. Cultural round trip in the Disko Bay Dog sled trip

Duration: 9 days Season: Summer Duration: 2 hrs Season: Winter Level: 2 Transport: By boat Level: 3 Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK 7,695.- Price: DKK 650.- Booking: Aasiaat Tourist Service/Profil Travel Booking: Aasiaat Tourist Service Description: Description: Visit to various sights in the Disko Bay area from Aasiaat to Dogsled trip to Nuugaarsuk. Ilulissat. Coffee/tea included. Family visits, whale safari, Saqqaq Culture and much more.

The sailing trip includes 2 days in Aasiaat and 2 days in Qasigiannguit and Ilulissat.

Dog sled trip to Uunartukasik (hot spring) Kayak course

Duration: 3 hrs Season: Winter Duration: 5 hours Season: Summer Level: 4 Transport: By dog sled Level: 5 Transport: By kayak Price: DKK 850.- Price: DKK 750.- Booking: Aasiaat Tourist Service Booking: Aasiaat Tourist Service Description: Description: Dog sled trip to Uunartukasik - hot spring (+ 4 degrees Rescue exercise in kayak including a kayak trip nearby Celcius all year round). Aasiaat. Coffee/tea included.

Duration: 2 hrs Season: Winter Duration: 3 hrs Season: Summer Level: 2 Transport: By snow mobile Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 650.- Price: DKK 550.- Booking: Aasiaat Tourist Service Booking: Aasiaat Tourist Service Description: Description: Warm drink included (lunch not included) Sail trip around the skerries in Aasiaat with a good chance of seeing fin whales, minke whales and humpback whales.

Warm drinks are served on board.

Whale safari & settlement trip

Duration: 5 hrs Season: Summer Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 870.- Booking: Aasiaat Tourist Service Description: Sailing trip to the island Hunde Ejland including a guided walk to the old whaler burial plot. Good chances of seeing whales on the way back to Aasiaat.

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Aasiaat Youth Hostel +299 89 21 95 +299 89 29 87 [email protected]

Hotel Apartments +299 89 21 95 +299 89 29 87 [email protected]

Hotel & Restaurant Nanoq +299 89 21 21 +299 89 25 06 [email protected] Kangaatsiaq Kangaatsiaq North Greenland Additional addresses in Kangaatsiaq

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Accommodation - The Lodge +299 87 10 77 +299 87 10 30 [email protected]

Guesthouse +299 87 12 61 +299 87 11 10 [email protected]

Siniffik +299 87 10 32 +299 87 10 32 [email protected] Sisimiut Sisimiut >EJ;BI?I?C?KJ

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Ia[#%%'..-+)-)%Ç;Vm%%'..-+*+&* ]dih^h^5\gZZccZi#\aÇlll#]diZah^h^b^ji#\a West Greenland Excursion organizers in Sisimiut Arctic Dive Service ApS Greenland Travel Sisimiut Aqqusinersuaq 23 Aqqusinersuaq 23 P.O. Box 32 P.O. Box 329 DK-3911 Sisimiut DK-3911 Sisimiut Phone: +299 52 76 16 Phone: +299 86 75 30 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 52 77 33 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 52 76 16 www.arcticdive.com Fax: +299 86 39 95 www.greenland-travel.gl Fax: +299 86 52 08 Description of Excursion organizer Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: 2004 Year of establishment: 1985 Number of employees: Summer: 4. Winter: 1-2. Number of employees: Summer: 50. Winter: 75. Contact persons: Bo Lings / Michael Kjærsgaard Contact persons: Anette Grønkjær Lings Guide languages: Danish Guide languages: English English German French Type of tours offered: Divetours, Boatsafari and taylormade Danish excurtions on request. Greenlandic

Special: First and only PADI ® certified divecenter in Type of tours offered: Cultural and adventure hiking, Greenland with ALL equipment nessary for extreme cold trekking, dog sledging, hunting fishing and boat trips. water diving. Special: Events in Greenland, meetings, conferences, Only PADI ® instructor and SCUBA school in Greenland incentives, accommodation, package tours, cruise service and special events: VIP tours and team building. Represented both in Denmark and Greenland through co-operation and branch offices in Copenhagen, Nuuk, Sisimiut and Ilulissat. West Greenland Accommodation in Sisimiut Hotel Sisimiut Sisimiut Seamen’s Home Aqqusinersuaq 86 Frederik D IX’s Plads 5 P.O. Box 70 P.O. Box 1015 DK-3911 Sisimiut DK-3911 Sisimiut [email protected] Phone: +299 86 48 40 [email protected] Phone: +299 86 41 50 www.hotelsisimiut.gl Fax: +299 86 56 15 www.soemandshjem.gl Fax: +299 86 57 91 39 rooms in total 34 rooms in total 78 beds in total 66 beds in total 9 nonsmoking rooms 8 nonsmoking rooms 39 rooms with bath & toilet 32 rooms with bath & toilet 5km to airport 6,00km to airport 1km to town center 0km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 895.- Prices from:Single DKK 695.- Double DKK 1,250.- Double DKK 920.- Comments: Conference center Comments: Wireless internet Cafeteria garni Conference facilities up to 24 persons in U-shape. Classification: ★★★★ Classification: ★★★ West Greenland Tours and Excursions in Sisimiut 2 Hours Sledge Ride To Benbrækkeren (The 4 Hours Sledge Ride To The Viewpoint Bone-breaker) "Qiterlinnguaq" Duration: App. 2 hrs Season: Winter Duration: App. 4 hrs Season: Winter Level: 1 Transport: Dog sledge Level: 2 Transport: Dog sledge Price: DKK 500.- Price: DKK 700.- Booking: Greenland Travel Booking: Greenland Travel Description: Description: The sledge ride goes to the end of the Bone-breaker - a The sledge ride goes towards the viewpoint Qiterlinguaq, natural stop before the trail takes off to the heights. where a hut, formed as a U.F.O, is situated, which results in a The ride is without dramatic inclinations and gives a very lot of guesswork from the first-time-visiting guests. On the good impression of riding a dog sledge. excursion you will get the opportunity to ride in a hilly terrain and really experience the hard-working sledge dog and the sledge driver’s skills.

All Day Sledge Ride Cultural/Historical City Walk

Duration: App. 6-8 hrs Season: Winter Duration: App. 2 hrs Season: All year round Level: 2 Transport: Dog sledge Level: 1 Transport: Price: DKK 1,200.- Price: DKK 150.- Booking: Greenland Travel Booking: Greenland Travel Description: Description: A ride full of experiences, where you first go to the Get to know Sisimiut! viewpoint Qiterlinnguaq from where there is a beautiful view On the walk around Sisimiut you will get an insight in the over the fiord Kangerluarsuk Tulleq and towards south over town and its history, the modern everyday life and the the town. Hereafter the ride continues down the northern side culture. of the hill and further on by the sea ice to the end of the Among other things we will visit the museum, the handicraft fiord. workshop and the fur workroom. Experience to ride in hilly terrain with steep slopes and hillsides. Cultural/Historical Hike To Teleøen Hike To The Top Of Præstefjeldet (The Priest´s (Tele-island) Hill) Duration: App. 2 hrs Season: Summer Duration: 5 - 6 hrs Season: Summer Level: 2 Transport: Level: 4 Transport: Price: DKK 175.- Price: DKK 475.- Booking: Greenland Travel Booking: Greenland Travel Description: Description: The different Inuit cultures have lived here during the last The hike to the top of the hill is a beautiful walk, where you 4000 years. can see the town and the surrounding areas all the way. Today you can still find artefact, which witnesses the Inuit’s As the hill is turned south there is very green with lot of presence. bushes, flowers and mosses. Hear the story about the Inuit before the arrival of the From the top of the hill there is a fantastic view over the Europeans, see the ruins and enjoy the beautiful view over town and the fiord system. the town.

Kisaq – A Hike With A Greenlandic Lunch Sledge Ride From Kangerlussuaq To Sisimiut

Duration: App. 3 hrs Season: Summer Duration: 3 days Season: Winter Level: 2 Transport: Level: 4 Transport: By dog sledge Price: DKK 395.- Price: DKK 5,400.- Booking: Greenland Travel Booking: Greenland Travel Description: Description: In the end of the Ulkebugten lies Kisaq - one of the most An expeditionary experience, which really gives you the beautiful and original summer cottages in the community. On sense of the greatness of Greenland. the hike you will experience the arctic flora, which is used in The excursion runs over 3 days/2 nights, where you spend the Greenlandic kitchen. the nights in cabins. In the summer cottage the hosts will be ready with a Together with the sledge driver you will experience the delicious lunch, which is prepared of Greenlandic products. rough and still fascinating Greenlandic nature, where human, animals and surroundings become one.

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Arctic Incoming +299 86 55 95 +299 86 39 95 [email protected]

Inuit Outfitting +299 86 53 67 +299 86 63 33 [email protected]

Kentec Snow Life +299 86 63 20 [email protected]

Knud Rasmussenip Højskolia (hostel) +299 86 40 32 +299 86 49 07 [email protected] Kangerlussuaq Kangerlussuaq West Greenland Excursion organizers in Kangerlussuaq Kangerlussuaq Tourism A/S P.O. Box 49 DK-3910 Kangerlussuaq

Phone: +299 84 10 98 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 52 41 90 www.kangerlussuaqtourism.gl Fax: +299 84 16 19 Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: 2000 Number of employees: Summer: 25. Winter: 12. Contact persons: Jens Laursen and Anita Høegh Guide languages: Greenlandic Danish English German

Type of tours offered: Icecap tours, musk ox safari, boat tours, dogsledding, snowmobil ect.

Special: Fishing camps Crossing of the icecap on snowmobiles Passenger exchanges on cruise ships West Greenland Accommodation in Kangerlussuaq Hotel Kangerlussuaq Old Camp Resort, Hostel P.O. Box 1006 c/o Kangerlussuaq Tourism DK-3910 Kangerlussuaq P.O. Box 49 DK-3910 Kangerlussuaq Phone: +299 84 16 48 [email protected] Phone: +299 84 11 80 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 52 41 90 www.glv.gl Fax: +299 84 12 84 www.kangerlussuaqtourism.gl Fax: +299 84 16 19 69 rooms in total 43 rooms in total 137 beds in total 100 beds in total 10 nonsmoking rooms 73 nonsmoking rooms 69 rooms with bath & toilet 0 rooms with bath & toilet 0km to airport 2,00km to airport 0km to town center 2km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 1,035.- Prices from:Single DKK 550.- Double DKK 1,245.- Double DKK 750.- Comments: Medium size Hotel and Conference Centre, Comments: Dormetory DKK 275,00 per person Offers Conferences up to 80 pax, Congress centre up to 272 pax.

Classification: ★★★ Classification: West Greenland Tours and Excursions in Kangerlussuaq Barbecue trip to ice cap by car Car ride to Point 660 on ice cap

Duration: 6 hrs Season: April-October Duration: 5 hrs Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: By car Level: 1 Transport: By car Price: DKK 650.- Price: DKK 475.- Booking: Kangerlussuaq Tourism +299 84 16 48 Booking: Kangerlussuaq Tourism +299 84 16 48 Description: Description: Experience an extraordinary half-day trip to the ice cap. Kangerlussuaq is the only place in Greenland where you can Spend 2 hours out on the ice cap experiencing the wonders experience an exciting 20 km drive along the extremely of the many colours and sounds produced by the ice, while impressive ice cap. This unique excursion culminates on the enjoying a barbecue prepared by your guide. ice cap at a point 660 metres above sea level from where you can go out on the ice cap.

Day´s sailing and fishing tour Dog sled trip - 2 hours

Duration: 8 hrs Season: June-September Duration: 2 hrs Season: January-April Level: 1 Transport: By boat Level: 2 Transport: By dog sled Price: DKK 995.- Price: DKK 685.- Booking: Kangerlussuaq Tourism +299 84 16 48 Booking: Kangerlussuaq Tourism +299 84 16 48 Description: Description: A day´s sailing on the fjord. Excellent fishing, trout caught Experience a taste of the fascinating world of the dog sled. in the cascading river often weigh 3-4 kg. Lunch boxes included.

Dog sled trip - 4 hours Half-day´s sailing on the fjord

Duration: 4 hrs Season: January-April Duration: 4 hrs Season: June-September Level: 2 Transport: By dog sled Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 895.- Price: DKK 695.- Booking: Kangerlussuaq Tourism +299 84 16 48 Booking: Kangerlussuaq Tourism +299 84 16 48 Description: Description: Dog sled trip on the frozen Kangerlussuaq Fjord A half-day´s sailing trip on the fjord offers excellent opportunities for trout fishing in the lagoon. Fishing equipment can be hired.

Musk Ox trophy hunt Musk oxen safari

Duration: 2-5 days Season: Mar/Apr - July Duration: 1 hr Season: All year round Level: 3 Transport: Dog sled or by Level: 1 Transport: By car or minibus Price: DKK Ask for the price boat Price: DKK 175.- Booking: Kangerlussuaq Tourism +299 84 16 48 Booking: Kangerlussuaq125.- for children Tourism under +299 12 84years 16 48 Description: Description: The hunt takes place on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis. The hunt is The safari gives you a fantastic opportunity to observe the organised as a still hunt in an extraordinarily attractive and magnificent animals at close quarters. The area surrounding beautiful area with extensive hills and valleys offering Kangerlussuaq is home to approx. 8000 musk oxen. excellent visibility. Lunch boxes included.

Duration: 2 hrs Season: October-April Duration: 4 hrs Season: May-October Level: 1 Transport: By dog sled Level: 2 Transport: By car Price: DKK 300.- Price: DKK 475.- Booking: Kangerlussuaq Tourism +299 84 16 48 Booking: Kangerlussuaq Tourism +299 84 16 48 Description: Description: The winter brings one of the world´s most impressive This road trip by car goes inland 25 km to the edge of the displays of the northern lights to Kangerlussuaq. This ice cap. The trip also goes off-road and takes approx. 1 hour magnificent sight can be enjoyed on all evenings when the each way. weather is cold and clear.

Snow Scooter trips

Duration: Season: Level: Transport: Price: DKK Booking: Kangerlussuaq Tourism +299 84 16 48 Description: The winter brings one of the world´s most impressive displays of the northern lights to Kangerlussuaq. This magnificent sight can be enjoyed on all evenings when the weather is cold and clear.

Type of tours offered: Town roundtrips, boat trips and kayak trips

Special: Maniitsoq Tourist Office can inform you of the town’s many activities such as kayaking, hiking, mountaneering, ice climbing, heliskiing and angling. The sorroundings are perfect for these activities. The tourist office carries a wide selection of souvenirs. Opening hours: Weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays in June-August 12 a.m.-2 p.m. West Greenland Accommodation in Maniitsoq Hotel Maniitsoq Maniitsoq Seamen’s Home Ajoqinnguup Aqqutaa B 1150 Ivissuit 3 P.O. Box 262 P.O. Box 140 DK-3912 Maniitsoq DK-3912 Maniitsoq [email protected] Phone: +299 81 30 35 [email protected] Phone: +299 81 35 35 www.hotelmaniitsoq.gl Fax: +299 81 33 77 www.soemandshjem.gl Fax: +299 81 35 53 21 rooms in total 16 rooms in total 42 beds in total 21 beds in total 10 nonsmoking rooms 2 nonsmoking rooms 21 rooms with bath & toilet 14 rooms with bath & toilet 2km to airport 4,00km to airport 0km to town center 0km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 900.- Prices from:Single DKK 695.- Double DKK 1,300.- Double DKK 920.- Comments: The hotel is located in the middle of town, on Comments: Wireless internet a rock above the harbour with breath-taking Cafeteria garni view over the archipelago and, behind, the Conference facilities up to 16 persons Apussuit glacier. Classification: ★★★★ Classification: West Greenland Additional addresses in Maniitsoq

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Apussuit Mountain Camp +299 81 31 00 +299 81 39 05 [email protected]

ATI-kollegiet (Dormitory) +299 81 39 99 +299 81 38 39 [email protected] Café Kangaamiut - Regine P. Filemonsen +299 81 94 75 +299 81 94 75 [email protected]

Kangia Camp +299 81 31 00 +299 81 39 05 [email protected]

Unnuisarfik Maniitsoq Youth Hostel +299 81 20 47 +299 81 20 47 [email protected] Nuuk Nuuk West Greenland Excursion organizers in Nuuk Greenland Travel Nuuk Nuuk Tourism - Tikilluarit A/S Aqqusinersuaq 3-5 Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 330 P.O. Box 199 DK-3900 Nuuk DK-3900 Nuuk Phone: +299 34 85 85 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 52 76 16 [email protected] Phone: +299 32 27 00 www.greenland-travel.gl Fax: +299 32 33 69 www.nuuk-tourism.gl Fax: +299 32 27 10 Description of Excursion organizer Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: 1985 Year of establishment: 1995 Number of employees: Summer: 50. Winter: 75. Number of employees: Summer: Additional staff during the Contact persons: Anette Grønkjær Lings summer. Winter: 3-4 in the whole year. Guide languages: English Contact persons: German Guide languages: Danish French English Danish Swedish Hebrew German Greenlandic Type of tours offered: Town tours, Whale safari, boat trips, Type of tours offered: Cultural and adventure hiking, hiking trips helicopter trips. trekking, fishing, boattrips and helicoptertrips. Special: Taylormade tours for groups by appointment. Special: Events in Greenland, meetings, conferences, incentives, accommodation, package tours, cruise service and special events: VIP tours and team building. Represented both in Denmark and Greenland through co-operation and branch offices in Copenhagen, Nuuk, Sisimiut and Ilulissat. West Greenland Accommodation in Nuuk Accommodations in Kapisillit Apartment rental c/o Nuuk Tourism c/o Nuuk Tourism P.O. Box 199 P.O. Box 199 DK-3900 Nuuk DK-3900 Nuuk [email protected] Phone: +299 32 27 00 [email protected] Phone: +299 32 27 00 www.nuuk-tourism.gl Fax: +299 32 27 10 www.nuuk-tourism.gl Fax: +299 32 27 10 rooms in total rooms in total beds in total beds in total nonsmoking rooms nonsmoking rooms rooms with bath & toilet rooms with bath & toilet km to airport km to airport km to town center km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK .- Prices from:Single DKK .- Double DKK .- Double DKK .- Comments: Prices from 200.- DKK Comments: DKK 1,000.- Contact us for further information. Contact us for further information.

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Bed & Breakfast Hotel Hans Egede c/o Nuuk Tourism Aqqusinersuaq 1-5 P.O. Box 199 P.O. Box 289 DK-3900 Nuuk DK-3900 Nuuk [email protected] Phone: +299 32 27 00 [email protected] Phone: +299 32 42 22 www.nuuk-tourism.gl Fax: +299 32 27 10 www.hhe.gl Fax: +299 32 44 87 rooms in total 135 rooms in total beds in total 245 beds in total nonsmoking rooms 18 nonsmoking rooms rooms with bath & toilet 135 rooms with bath & toilet km to airport 6km to airport km to town center 0km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 325.- Prices from:Single DKK 1,185.- Double DKK 650.- Double DKK 1,485.- Comments: Contact us for further information. Comments: Agents can request for net group prices. Excellent conference facilities - international standard. Capacity up to 200 persons.

Classification: Classification: ★★★★ West Greenland Nuuk Seamen’s home Marinevej 3 P.O. Box 1021 DK-3900 Nuuk [email protected] Phone: +299 32 10 29 www.soemandshjem.gl Fax: +299 32 21 04 41 rooms in total 54 beds in total 13 nonsmoking rooms 37 rooms with bath & toilet 5km to airport 1km to town center Television in the rooms Roomservice Transfer service Elevator Luggage storage Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 750.- Double DKK 1,050.- Comments: Wireless internet Cafeteria garni Conference facilities up to 24 persons i U-shape Classification: ★★★ West Greenland Tours and Excursions in Nuuk Boat Trip Around Sermitsiaq Boat trip To Icefiord

Duration: 7 hrs (W), 8 hrs (S) Season: All year round Duration: 7 hrs Season: Summer Level: 1-2 Transport: By boat Level: 1-2 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 710.- (W), 810.- (S) Price: DKK 1,200.- Booking: Nuuk Tourism Booking: Nuuk Tourism Description: Description: Experience by boat the characteristic mountain, Sermitsiaq, Impressive boat trip to the Ice fiord with its icebergs and with its glaciers and waterfalls. floes. Following a short visit to the abandoned settlement of Qoornoq, we sail as far as the ice conditions allow. Lunch included. NB: No guide service.

(W) = winter, (S) = summer

Boat trip to Kangeq Boat trip To Kapisillit

Duration: 5 hrs Season: All year round Duration: 7 hrs Season: Summer Level: 1-2 Transport: By boat Level: 1-2 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 595.- Price: DKK 1,200.- Booking: Nuuk Tourism Booking: Nuuk Tourism Description: Description: A lovely boat trip to the abandoned settlement of Kangeq Visit the nearest of Nuuk’s two remaining settlements. where the famous Greenlandic artist Aron (1822-69) Kapisillit nestles snugly in the Nuuk’s fiord. produced his magnificant illustrations of Greenlandic myths Lunch included. and stories. From Kangeq we continue to Haabets Ö where NB: No guide service. Hans Egede settled in 1721.

Boat trip to Little Narsaq Boat Trip Whalewatching

Duration: 4 hrs Season: All year round Duration: 3 hrs and 4 hrs trip Season: June-October Level: 1-2 Transport: Level: 1-2 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 550.- Price: DKK 450.- (3h) DKK 550.- (4h) Booking: Nuuk Tourism Booking: Nuuk Tourism Description: Description: A wonderful trip through Nuuk´s archipelago to some of the Have you ever really been close to a Humpback whale? This old rocks in the world. From the boat we will see the now is the trip that will give you a strong and intimate experience vacated settlement of Little Narsaq. Wild caribou frequently with these elegant and enormous animals. come down to the shore by settlement. There are not whale guarantee.

City Sightseeing Helicopter trip Kangeq

Duration: 2 hrs Season: All year round Duration: Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: Bus Level: Transport: By helicopter Price: DKK 198.- Price: DKK Booking: Nuuk Tourism Booking: Nuuk Tourism Description: Description: An exciting tour through the old Goodthaab and the modern Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information. Nuuk. We will get a good introduction to the history of Nuuk which in many aspects is also the history of Greenland.

For each excursion is indicated a degree of difficulty ranging from 1 to 5. At level 1 everybody can participate, while participants in level 5 excursions should be experienced in that activity and in good physical condition. If in doubt, please check with the excursion organizer. West Greenland Helicopter trip to the Norse Settlement, Hiking trip to Lille Malene Kapisillit & Ice fiord Duration: Season: All year round Duration: 6 hrs Season: Summer Level: Transport: By helicopter Level: 3 Transport: By car and on foot Price: DKK 2,600.- Price: DKK 595.- Booking: Nuuk Tourism Booking: Nuuk Tourism Description: Description: Have an experience that will surpass all your expectations. On various grounds we will hike to Lille Malene. We will We fly over the Sermitsiaq Mountain to Arnavik in the head hike in a reasonable pace and along the route the guide will of the Nuuk fiord, with its well-preserved Norse ruins, to the answer any questions you might have on arctic vegetation glacier, where there will be time to step onto the glacier and, and wildlife. On route there will be made tea from fresh perhaps to enjoy a drink with fresh cut ice from the ice cap. melt-water. Remember to bring light clothes, cap and gloves, The last stop on the tours is in Kapisillit the only inhabited solid footwear/hiking boots, light back-pack and a lunch settlement in the Nuuk’s fiord. Here we will have coffee & pack. tea before we return to Nuuk. Visit Greenlandic handicraft workshops Visit Institute of Natural Resources

Duration: 2 hrs Season: All year round Duration: 1 hour Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: Level: 1 Transport: Price: DKK 198.- Price: DKK 198.- Booking: Nuuk Tourism Booking: Nuuk Tourism Description: Description: What is a tupilak? How is the Greenlandic national costume Visit one of the most architecturally consistent buildings in made? We take you on a visit in the handicraft milieus of the Arctic. The guide will present a brief introduction on the Nuuk. important work done by the Institute which councels on the use of our natural resources.

Visit To the Parlament and City Council

Duration: 1 hour Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: On foot Price: DKK 198.- Booking: Nuuk Tourism Description: The Greenland Homerule is one of the major workplace in Greenland. We will see the office of the Chairman, where important descisions for the future of Greenland are taken. The party office and the Parlament hall will also be frequented. You will get information about the field of responsibilities that the Cabinet has.

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Accommodation in cottages +299 32 27 00 +299 32 27 10 [email protected]

Sula Adventures +299 24 56 71 [email protected] Paamiut Paamiut West Greenland Excursion organizers in Paamiut Paamiut Museum & Tourist Service Othersuup Aqqutaa 2 P.O. Box 99 DK-3940 Paamiut

Phone: +299 68 16 73 Fax: +299 68 18 54 Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: Number of employees: Summer: . Winter: . Contact persons: Peter Lorentzen Guide languages: English Danish

Type of tours offered: Choir in the church in Greenlandic costumes, Kayak shows, Traditional Greenlandic “kaffe-mik” and food, Guided town tours.

Special: Please, do not hesitate to contact us if you should have any other wishes by phone or fax West Greenland Additional addresses in Paamiut

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Paamiut Youth Hostel +299 68 40 77 +299 68 18 76 West Greenland Additional addresses in Arsuk

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Anemut-summer house +299 68 50 90

Ellevod’s Hut +299 68 50 90 +299 68 50 33 Motel Kialaaq /68 50 16

Motel Robi (Guesthouse) +299 68 50 27 +299 68 50 27

Paamiut Tourist Service - Arsuk +299 68 50 22 +299 68 51 39 [email protected] Alluitsup Paa Alluitsup Paa Alluitsup South Greenland Accommodation in Alluitsup Paa Hotel Qaannivik Seaside Whale Hotel P.O. Box 550 P.O. Box 550 DK-3919 Alluitsup Paa DK-3919 Alluitsup Paa

Phone: +299 61 92 09 [email protected] /61 90 91 [email protected] Phone: +299 61 92 09 Fax: +299 61 90 90 Fax: +299 61 90 90 5 rooms in total 5 rooms in total 9 beds in total 11 beds in total 0 nonsmoking rooms 4 nonsmoking rooms 0 rooms with bath & toilet 5 rooms with bath & toilet 0,4 km to airport 0,5 km to airport km to town center km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 725.- Prices from:Single DKK 925.- Double DKK 925.- Double DKK 1,175.- Comments: Separate shared toilet and bath for men and Comments: women.

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Youth Hostel/Hotel Qaannivik Annex P.O. Box 550 DK-3919 Alluitsup Paa [email protected] Phone: +299 61 92 09 Fax: +299 61 90 90 4 rooms in total 7 beds in total 0 nonsmoking rooms 0 rooms with bath & toilet 0,4 km to airport 0 km to town center Television in the rooms Roomservice Transfer service Elevator Luggage storage Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK .- Double DKK .- Comments: 320.- DKK per person Shared bath and toilet. Television in the kitchen/living room

Classification: Nanortalik Nanortalik South Greenland Excursion organizers in Nanortalik Nanortalik Tourism Service Lundip Avquta B 128 P.O. Box 43 DK-3922 Nanortalik [email protected] Phone: +299 61 36 33 www.nanortalik.gl Fax: +299 61 36 53 Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: 1999 Number of employees: Summer: 2. Winter: 1. Contact persons: Niels Tækker Jepsen Guide languages: Danish English

Type of tours offered: Boat-trips, town tours

Special: Service for mountain climbers and hikers, handling of equipment, boat and helicopter transport. Planning trip school tours, hotel and tickets reservation. BOAT CHARTER with m/s Ketil certified to12 passenger. Nanortalik Tourist Boat ApS. Marcing pace up to 15-16 kots. FOR RENT: Safety equipment. Boat 14 foot Dynamic w/ 15 hp engine. KAYAKS: ORCA sea kayaks South Greenland Accommodation in Nanortalik Hotel Kap Farvel Nanortalik Youth Hostel Isua B 304 P.O. Box 43 P.O. Box 140 DK-3922 Nanortalik DK-3922 Nanortalik Phone: +299 61 32 94 Phone: +299 61 36 33 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 49 01 35 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 49 02 98 Fax: +299 61 31 31 www.nanortalik.gl Fax: +299 61 36 33 20 rooms in total 2 rooms in total 35 beds in total 8 beds in total 2 nonsmoking rooms 0 nonsmoking rooms 10 rooms with bath & toilet 0 rooms with bath & toilet 0,5 km to airport 1 km to airport 0 km to town center 0 km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 625.- Prices from:Single DKK 210.- Double DKK 900.- Double DKK .- Comments: Double room with bath/toilet DKK 900,- Comments: Camping outside half price 1,175.- Family room DKK 1,000.- 1,275.-

Classification: Classification:

NTS Rooms Youth Hostel Tupilak P.O. Box 109 Lundip Aqqutaa B 497 DK-3922 Nanortalik P.O. Box 140 DK-3922 Nanortalik Phone: +299 61 33 86 Phone: +299 61 32 94 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 49 04 86 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 49 02 35 Fax: +299 61 32 96 www.kapfarvel.gl Fax: +299 61 31 31 6 rooms in total 6 rooms in total 14 beds in total 14 beds in total 0 nonsmoking rooms 0 nonsmoking rooms 6 rooms with bath & toilet 0 rooms with bath & toilet 0,5 km to airport 0,5 km to airport 0 km to town center 0 km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 550.- Prices from:Single DKK 250.- Double DKK 700.- Double DKK .- Comments: Apartment with 2 rooms and 4 beds DKK Comments: With bed linen and duvet DKK 300.- 900.- All with bed linen and duvet.

Classification: Classification: South Greenland Tours and Excursions in Nanortalik Boat trip: Ice Cap Tasermiut Fjord Boat trip to Herjolfsnæs / Sandhavn and Narsarmijit. Duration: 9-10 hrs Season: Summer Duration: 7-8 hrs Season: Level: 2-3 Transport: By boat Level: 2-3 Transport: By boat Price: DKK 1,025.- Price: DKK 825.-, minimum 8 pax Booking: Nanortalik Tourism Service Booking: Nanortalik Tourism Service Description: Description: Boat trip to the glaciers at the head of the 63 km long Herlofsnæs was the first place Erik the Red went ashore, Tasermiut Fjord with its tall and steep mountains and when he reached Greenland. Visit the church ruin and the magnificent landscapes. Se the ice cap, visit Norse ruins in graves where the rare Norse costumes were found in 1920’s. Klosterdalen, goes angling. On the way home we pay a visit Also visit Narsarmijit (Frederiksdal) to see graves and the to the settlement of Tasiusaq. old church of the Herrnhuets (Moravian Brethren).

Boat trip to the Hot Springs at Uunartoq Town walk

Duration: 7-8 hrs Season: Summer Duration: 1 hr Season: Summer Level: 1-2 Transport: By boat Level: 1-2 Transport: On foot Price: DKK 825.- Price: DKK 150.- Booking: Nanortalik Tourism Service Booking: Nanortalik Tourism Service Description: Description: At Uunartoq approx. 45 km north of town you can swim in We will after a quick town trip visit the former colonial the 36-38C hot springs. Ever since the Norse period, the hot harbour area where Nanortalik Museum is situated. The springs have been known to have a healing effect. Remember museum represents a well preserved historical site where it to bring your swimwear. for example is possible to ses the rare Norse costumes found in Ikigiat / Herlofsnæs in the 1920’s. In the church from 1914 you will ses the organ from the Moravian Brethren time. The stone face looking like the polar explorer Knud Rasmussen is a sculpture made by nature.

Type of tours offered: Sailing trips to the Ice Cap. Higing in Dyrnæs. Cultural tours. Viking tours. Geological tours to Kvanefjeldet.

Special: South Greenland Tours and Excursions in Narsaq Boat Trip To The Ice Cap Hiking Trip To The Kvanefjeld

Duration: 7-8 hrs Season: Summer Duration: 6-7 hrs Season: Summer Level: 2 Transport: By boat Level: 4 Transport: By van and on foot Price: DKK 800.- Price: DKK 450.- Booking: Narsaq Tourist Office Booking: Narsaq Tourist Office Description: Description: On this excursion we will take you on an unforgettable boat We drive up Dyrnæs Vally, taking us as close as possible to trip to the ice cap.We travel through beautiful fjords filled Kvanefjeld. Then we proceed on foot to the north side of with icebergs. Participants will have an opportunity to go Kvanefjeld plateau where we enjoy a breathtaking view of ashore and get a close look at the Ice cap. the ice filled Sermilik Fjord and the Ice cap

Narsap Ilua/Dyrnæs Narsaq Town Walk

Duration: 2 hrs Season: Summer Duration: 2 hrs Season: All year round Level: 2 Transport: By van Level: 1 Transport: On foot Price: DKK 250.- Price: DKK 150.- Booking: Narsaq Tourist Office Booking: Narsaq Tourist Office Description: Description: We drive into the green Dyrnæs vally where we visit the We visit the local museum in the historic colonial buildings. remains of a Norse farmstead. Here the guide will take you Afterwards, we pass by the open market, where hunters and back in time and tell the exciting story of the Norse and their fishermen sel the catch of the day. Then we visit the beautiful way of life. wooden church and Eskimo Pels, Greenlands oldest furrier. Finaly a local stonecolletor. (disabled can be taken by car)

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Destination South Greenland Aps +299 66 21 03 +299 66 21 04 [email protected] +299 66 12 90 Guesthouse & Hostel Niviarsiaq /66 19 90 +299 66 18 90 [email protected]

Hotel Narsaq ApS +299 66 17 40 +299 66 18 90 [email protected]

Illunnguujuk, Qassiarsuk +299 66 50 93 +299 66 50 08 [email protected] +299 131 Nunataaq Youth Hostel “Nunataaq” +299 66 50 56 Narsarsuaq Narsarsuaq Hotel Narsarsuaq

Postbox 504 3923 Narsarsuaq Greenland Phone +299 66 52 53 Fax +299 66 53 70 www.glv.gl E-mail: [email protected]

Greenlandic Airport Hotels ✈ Kalaallit-nunaanni Mittarfeqarfiit unnuisarfiutaat Grønlandske Lufthavnshoteller South Greenland Excursion organizers in Narsarsuaq Blue Ice Explorer P.O. Box 58 DK-3923 Narsarsuaq Phone: +299 66 54 99 (summer) [email protected] Cell phone: +299 49 73 71 www.blueice.gl Fax: +299 66 54 98 Description of Excursion organizer Year of establishment: 1996 Number of employees: Summer: 9. Winter: 1. Contact persons: Jacky Simoud Guide languages: Danish English Greenlandic French German

Type of tours offered: Day trips, boat transfers, cruises, package trips, helicopter trips, hiking trips, accommodation.

Special: Ice fjord, boat transfers, package tours. South Greenland Accommodation in Narsarsuaq Hotel Narsarsuaq Leif Eriksson Hostel P.O. Box 504 Qassiarsuk DK-3923 Narsarsuaq DK-3923 Narsarsuaq

Phone: +299 66 50 10 [email protected] Phone: +299 66 52 53 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 24 29 17 www.glv.gl Fax: +299 66 53 70 www.qassiarsuk.com Fax: +299 66 50 02 82 rooms in total 12 rooms in total 160 beds in total beds in total 11 nonsmoking rooms nonsmoking rooms 55 rooms with bath & toilet rooms with bath & toilet km to airport km to airport km to town center km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 1,035.- Prices from:Single DKK .- Double DKK 1,245.- Double DKK .- Comments: Comments: Price per night from 175.- DKK Sleeping bag required. Camping. 90.- DKK. Dinner and breakfast served to groups by reservation. Accommodation for 28 pax. Kayak rental. Classification: ★★ Classification:

Narsarsuaq Youth Hostel c/o Blue Ice Explorer P.O. Box 58 DK-3923 Narsarsuaq Phone: +299 66 52 21 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 49 73 71 www.blueice.gl Fax: +299 66 54 22 8 rooms in total 36 beds in total 8 nonsmoking rooms rooms with bath & toilet 0,5km to airport 0,5km to town center Television in the rooms Roomservice Transfer service Elevator Luggage storage Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK .- Double DKK .- Comments: Adult 200.-, Infant 2-11 years 100.-, Tent 100.-, Sleeping bag 50.-, Breakfast 35.-

Classification: South Greenland Tours and Excursions in Narsarsuaq Boat transfers Boat trip to Qooroq Ice fjord

Duration: Season: All year round Duration: 3 hrs Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: By boat Level: 1 Transport: By boat Price: DKK Price: DKK 450.- Booking: [email protected] - www.blueice.gl Booking: [email protected] - www.blueice.gl Description: Description: Boat transfers in the Narsarsuaq - Narsaq - Qaqortoq area. Cruising among icebergs of all colours, sizes and shapes. You get as close as possible to the Qooroq glacier, which produces about 200,000 tons of ice daily.

Helicopter Tour Hike to Narsarsuaq Glacier

Duration: 1 hr Season: All year round Duration: 1 day Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: By helicopter Level: 5 Transport: By bus and on foot Price: DKK 1,600.- Price: DKK 400.- Booking: [email protected] - www.blueice.gl Booking: [email protected] - www.blueice.gl Description: Description: 30 minutes’ round trip over glaciers, fjord systems and Day hike through the Flower Valley up to the plateau to have spectacular valleys with 1/2 hr ground stop close to the a view of the Narsarsuaq Glacier and continue down to touch inland ice. it! Min. 15 participants Incl. guide service, lunch and transfer to/from the Hospital Valley.

Hiking trip to Signalhøjen Package tours. Hiking, horse back riding, kayaking or fishing Duration: 2 hrs Season: All year round Duration: Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: On foot Level: Transport: Price: DKK 150.- Price: DKK Booking: [email protected] - www.blueice.gl Booking: [email protected] - www.blueice.gl Description: Description: Best view point in Narsarsuaq over the inland ice. Including boat transfers, accommodation, rental of Incl. guide service, coffee/tee, cookies equipments and much more.

Qassiarsuk (Bratthalid) Towntour in Narsarsuaq

Duration: 3 hrs-1 day Season: All year round Duration: 1 hr Season: All year round Level: 1 Transport: By boat and on Level: 1 Transport: By bus or car Price: DKK 280.- foot Price: DKK 150.- Booking: [email protected] - www.blueice.gl Booking: [email protected] - www.blueice.gl Description: Description: Visit the settlement Qassiarsuk, the Norse ruins of Bratthalid, Drive around Narsarsuaq and visit the Hospital Valley and reconstructions of the long house and Thjodhilde’s church. finally Narsarsuaq Museum where Blue Ice Café is also situated. The price is incl. boat transfer, entrance and a guide at the The price is inclusive entrance at the museum and ruins/reconstructions. refreshments at the café.

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

+299 66 52 40 Arctic Adventure (1/6-31/8) [email protected] Qaqortoq Qaqortoq South Greenland Accommodation in Qaqortoq Hotel Qaqortoq Qanisartuut Hostel P.O. Box 509 P.O. Box 66 DK-3920 Qaqortoq DK-3920 Qaqortoq

Phone: +299 64 94 12 [email protected] Phone: +299 64 22 82 [email protected] Fax: +299 64 94 12 www.hotel-qaqortoq.gl Fax: +299 64 12 34 (inform by phone before faxing) 21 rooms in total 4 rooms in total 42 beds in total 10 beds in total nonsmoking rooms 4 nonsmoking rooms 21 rooms with bath & toilet rooms with bath & toilet km to airport km to airport km to town center km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 885.- Prices from:Single DKK .- Double DKK 1,095.- Double DKK .- Comments: Massage and a new solarium are also available Comments: 150.- per person at the hotel. Shared bath & toilet TV in the living room

Classification: Classification:

Qaqortoq Seamen’s Home Siniffik Inn Ringvej B 40 Aaninngivit B 242 P.O. Box 330 P.O. Box 172 DK-3920 Qaqortoq DK-3920 Qaqortoq Phone: +299 64 27 28 [email protected] Phone: +299 64 22 39 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 49 46 35 www.soemandshjem.gl Fax: +299 64 26 78 www.siniffik-inn.dk Fax: +299 64 23 28 13 rooms in total 5 rooms in total 25 beds in total 26 beds in total 2 nonsmoking rooms 5 nonsmoking rooms 9 rooms with bath & toilet 0 rooms with bath & toilet 1,00 km to airport 1 km to airport 0 km to town center 0,3 km to town center Television in the rooms Television in the rooms Roomservice Roomservice Transfer service Transfer service Elevator Elevator Luggage storage Luggage storage Meeting facilities Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 695.- Prices from:Single DKK .- Double DKK 920.- Double DKK .- Comments: Wireless internet Comments: Bed (2 bunks pr. room, 4 person each room) Cafeteria garni DKK 225.-

Classification: Classification: South Greenland Sulisartut Højskoliat - Student Hostel Kamikoorfik B 1021 P.O. Box 132 DK-3920 Qaqortoq Phone: +299 64 24 66 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 49 34 90 www.sulisartut.gl Fax: +299 64 29 73 rooms in total 134 beds in total 134 nonsmoking rooms 28 rooms with bath & toilet 2,00 km to airport 1 km to town center Television in the rooms Roomservice Transfer service Elevator Luggage storage Meeting facilities Internet access or in-room link-ups Dinner restaurant Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Sauna Suitable for assisted wheelchair users

Prices from:Single DKK 675.- Double DKK 550.- Comments: Single room without bath & toilet: 550.- Single room w/bath & toilet: 675.- Double room w/bath & toilet: 550.- p.p. Youth hostel fare 175.- p.p. Classification: South Greenland Additional addresses in Qaqortoq

Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Igaliku Kujalleq +299 66 69 13 +299 66 69 13 [email protected] +299 64 25 10 Igaliku Youth Hostel and Huts /66 61 51 +299 66 61 51 [email protected]

Kangerluarsorujuk Cabins +299 64 94 15 +299 64 94 15 [email protected]

Qaqortoq Tourism Association +299 64 24 44 +299 64 24 95 [email protected]

Tasilikulooq Youth Hostel +299 64 24 44 +299 64 24 95 [email protected] +299 64 23 06 Upernaviarsuk Agricultural Station /64 93 03 lok. 11 +299 64 23 06 [email protected]

Youth Hostel (Student Hostel) +299 64 24 44 +299 64 24 95 [email protected] Roundtrips Roundtrips Greenland Round Trips in Greenland 1412 - The Classical South Greenland School Trips

Duration: 8 days Season: June, July Duration: variable Season: From Oct-May Level: 1 Transport: Air Greenl., AUL Level: variable Transport: Air Greenland Price: DKK from 11.450,- Price: DKK up to 5,000.- Booking: [email protected] Booking: [email protected] Description: Description: Hotel roundtrip to Qaqortoq, Narsaq og Narsarsuaq. Visit the This is new for Profil Rejser. Please ask for description and three major towns in South Greenland and experience for price from SEP 2004. yourself. "On your own basis".

Tour 1409 - Roundtrip In The Disko Bay Tour 1501 - Northbound On A Coastal Line

Duration: 9 days Season: July Duration: Season: Level: 1 Transport: Air Greenland Level: 1 Transport: Air Greenl., AUL Price: DKK from 21,300.- Price: DKK from 14,920.- Booking: [email protected] Booking: [email protected] Description: Description: Visit Aasiaat, Qasigiannguit and Ilulissat with emphasis on 3 days along the western coastline of Greenland from past and present. Small settlements. Accommodation at Narsarsuaq to Ilulissat. On land - best hotels available in comfortable hotels. Narsarsuaq and in Ilulissat.

Tour 1502 - Southbound On A Coastal Line Tour 1503 - The Great Roundtrip In North

Duration: Season: May-September Duration: 11 days Season: June-July-August Level: Transport: Level: 1 Transport: Air Greenl., AUL Price: DKK Price: DKK from 20,150.- Booking: [email protected] Booking: [email protected] Description: Description: 3 days along the western coastline of Greenland from Ilulissat, Uummannaq, Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq. 2 nights Narsarsuaq to Ilulissat. On land - best hotels available in onboard the ship. On land, the best hotels available in the Narsarsuaq and in Ilulissat. towns.

Tour 1504 - City Life In Greenland Tour 1505 - A Voyage Far North

Duration: 11 days Season: June-July-August Duration: 11 days Season: June-July-August Level: 1 Transport: Air Greenland Level: 1 Transport: Air Greenl., AUL Price: DKK from 20,200.- Price: DKK from 21,800.- Booking: [email protected] Booking: [email protected] Description: Description: Nuuk, Sisimiut and Ilulissat - visit the 3 biggest towns of From Ilulissat to Upernavik. With more than 80 hours - Greenland. Hotels - best available in every destination. equivalent of 4 nights - onboard. On land - best hotels available.

Duration: 11 days Season: August-September Duration: 5 days Season: February-April Level: 1 Transport: Air Green., AUL Level: 1 Transport: Air Greenland Price: DKK from 22,555.- Price: DKK from 8,875.- Booking: [email protected] Booking: [email protected] Description: Description: With a coastal liner from the Nuuk-fiord to the Ice-fiord. 3 Combine two cities of the polarcircle; Kangerlussuaq and days on board. On land - best available hotels. Sisimiut. Accommodation at the best available hotels. 2 hours doglsled ride.

Tour 1801 - Winterholiday - Polarcircle Tour 1901 - Greenland In Winterclothes

Duration: 5 days Season: January-April Duration: 7 days Season: February-April Level: 1 Transport: Air Greenland Level: 1 Transport: Air Greenland Price: DKK from 6,200.- Price: DKK from 10,615.- Booking: [email protected] Booking: [email protected] Description: Description: Accommodation at the cosy "Old Camp" on a double room Experience the main-city of the Diskobay and the dogsledge. with 1 bunkbed. Tour incl. full board and 2 excursions. Hotel based tour.

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

Hotel Classification Hotel classification in Greenland

The Greenlandic hotel classification sys- To ensure an adequate level of training that a visit to the hotel’s restaurant will tem is based on objective criteria such and service among the staff, the hotel must always be a unique culinary experience. In as the presence of a number of physical give all its employees at least 1 service addition to the hotel classification system, facilities, services and the training of course per year. To be classified as a 3, 4 a system has been developed for the classi- staff. There are more than 100 judging or 5 star hotel, the hotel must have at least fication of conference facilities. One of the criteria and the classification judgement 1 skilled cook and 1 skilled waiter and primary requirements for the conference can award hotels 0-5 stars. at least 50% of the unskilled employees facilities is that the hotel must be awarded in the restaurant and the reception must at least 3 stars for its hotel classification. This initiative has been taken to ensure parti-cipate in a yearly course in guest Conference facility classification has only further development of the quality of service. three categories: 3, 4 or 5 stars. hotels in Greenland. The system can be regarded as a form of user guide for indi- The hotel’s restaurant and kitchen are not vidual hotel guests, tour operators and included in the assessment, but the special MICE-operators. ingredients from Greenland’s nature mean

HOTEL CONFERENCE CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFICATION

★ ★★★ All rooms have at least a washbasin with Classified as hotel with at least 3 stars. hot and cold water. At least 1 shower The hotel has a plenary meeting room and toilet for every 10 rooms. Breakfast with a blackboard, seating at least 15 available. people at tables in a U-arrangement. ★★ The plenary meeting room is furnished At least 20% of all rooms have en-suite with tables and chairs with upholstered shower and toilet. Shared bath and toi- seats and backs. let on all floors. Pay phone or similar ★★★★ soundproof telephone arrangement. The hotel has a bar and a lounge with ★★★ fireplace or similar with evening serv- At least 85 % of all rooms have en-suite ice. Coffee break areas close to the shower and toilet. All rooms are equiped plenary meeting room. The light is vari- with telephone, TV, radio and a desk. able and can be regulated in the plenary meeting room, which also has a modern ★★★★ sound system with amplifier and loud- Comfortable chairs in rooms. TV with speakers. film channel. Reception open 24 hours. À-la-carte restaurant and bar. Minibar ★★★★★ in rooms or possibility of room service The hotel must be classified with at with refreshments. Dial-up option for least 4 stars in the hotel classification. Internet access. The plenary meeting room has win-dows with a view, and the entire room can ★★★★★ be effectively blacked out. Wide-screen In general, luxurious interior decor. projector for video and EDP as well as Rooms with safe-deposit boxes and wireless micro-phones and control sys- suites available. Room service until 11 tem for ceiling illumination are part of pm for meals. Indoor swimming pool the standard equip-ment. or fitness centre with professional staff. Large se-lection of toiletries etc. Luggage transport service.

“Hotel Garni” on the sign means that the hotel’s restaurant normally only serves breakfast.

Hotel Classification Hotel and Conference Classification in Greenland

Hotel Arctic ★★★★ Conference facilities ★★★★ P.O Box 1501, DK-3952 Ilulissat, Greenland Phone: +299 94 41 53, Fax: +299 94 40 49 65 122 19 175 50 110 16 1,5 km 1 [email protected] www.hotel-arctic.gl @ Hotel Sisimiut ★★★★ Conference facilities ★★★★ P.O Box 70, DK-3911 Sisimiut, Greenland Phone: +299 86 48 40, Fax: +299 86 56 15 39 78 9 110 60 2 6 km 2 [email protected] www.hotelsisimiut.gl @ Hotel Hans Egede ★★★★ Conference facilities ★★★★ P.O Box 289, DK-3900 Nuuk, Greenland Phone: +299 32 42 22, Fax: +299 32 20 40 /32 44 87 135 245 18 150 90 65 2 5 km 3 [email protected] & [email protected] www.hhe.gl @ Hotel Maniitsoq ★★★★ P.O Box 262, DK-3912 Maniitsoq, Greenland

Phone: +299 81 30 35, Fax: +299 81 33 77 21 42 10 75 2 km 4 [email protected] 2 www.hotelmaniitsoq.gl @ Hotel Hvide Falk ★★★ P.O Box 20, DK-3952 Ilulissat, Greenland Phone: +299 94 33 43, Fax: +299 94 35 08 50 101 19 126 32 30 2 5 km 5 [email protected] www.greenland-guide.gl/hvidefalk @ Hotel Kangerlussuaq ★★★ P.O Box 1006, DK-3910 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland 1 5 10 Phone: +299 84 11 80, Fax: +299 84 12 84 69 117 10 80 80 0 km 6 [email protected] www.glv.gl @ Sisimiut Seamen’s Home ★★★ Hotel Garni P.O Box 1015, DK-3911 Sisimiut, Greenland 2 7 Phone: +299 86 41 50, Fax: +299 86 57 91 34 66 5 6 km 7 [email protected] Garni 30 6 www.soemandshjem.gl @ Nuuk Seamen’s Home ★★★ Hotel Garni 4 P.O Box 1021, DK-3900 Nuuk, Greenland Phone: +299 32 10 29, Fax: +299 32 21 04 4 8 [email protected] 41 56 13 80 5 km 3 8 www.soemandshjem.gl Hotel Narsarsuaq ★★ 9 P.O Box 504, DK-3923 Narsarsuaq, Greenland Phone: +299 66 52 53, Fax: +299 66 53 70 82 160 11 70 120 1 km 1 9 [email protected] www.glv.gl @ Hotel Icefiord ★★ Hotel Garni P.O Box 458, DK-3911 Ilulissat, Greenland Phone: +299 94 44 80, Fax: +299 94 40 95 16 32 5 km 10 [email protected] Garni www.hotelicefiord.gl

Roomservice Transfer service Number of rooms Television lounge Laundry and/or dry cleaning service Computer Number of beds Meeting facilities Internet access or Sauna @ in-room link-ups Distance to airport Elevator Number of non- Restaurant Suitable for assisted smoking rooms wheelchair users 2 RESTAURANTS

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

East Greenland Restaurants in Tasiilaq Restaurant Naneq Restaurant Ravna Naparngumut B 1025 c/o Hotel Nansen P.O. Box 81 P.O. Box 48 DK-3913 Tasiilaq DK-3913 Tasiilaq Phone: +299 98 21 01 [email protected] Phone: +299 98 16 50 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 59 86 01 www.eastgreenland.de Fax: +299 98 10 24 www.hotelnansen.dk Fax: +299 98 22 01 Description: Description: Italian Style Restaurant Ravna offers our guests breakfast, lunch and dinner. We try to combine greenlandic and international Breakfast 70.- cooking in our choice of greenlandic products and Lunch 70.- preparation. Dinner 180.- (4 courses) You are allways welcome to stop by for a cop of coffee or tea, see the menu of the day and order dinner for the night.

Opening hours: On reservation Opening hours: Capacity: 20 pax Capacity: 50 pax Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu in: Danish German Menu in: Danish German English Other English Other

Kitchen: Greenland Combination Kitchen: Greenland Combination International Other International Other North Greenland Restaurants in Ilulissat Brasserie & Bar “Takanna” Gourmet Restaurant Ulo Hotel Arctic Hotel Arctic P.O. Box 1501 P.O. Box 1501 DK-3952 Ilulissat DK-3952 Ilulissat [email protected] Phone: +299 94 41 53 [email protected] Phone: +299 94 41 53 www.hotel-arctic.gl Fax: +299 94 40 49 www.hotel-arctic.gl Fax: +299 94 40 49 Description: Description: Brasserie. Gourmet Restaurant. Se actual menus at www.takanna.gl Se actual menus at www.ulo.gl

There is a splendid view overlooking the icebergs and the There is a splendid view overlooking the icebergs and the bay. bay. A relaxed atmosphere and light courses at reasonable prices. In the summertime two special weekly events Greenlandic Evening Buffet DKK 255. - All Mondays from May 23rd until Sep 5th Greenlandic BBQ DKK 295. - All Saturdays from Jun 25th until Aug 13th Opening hours: From 18:00 the kitchen close 9 p.m. Opening hours: Lunch between 12 - 14 Dinner from 18:00 Capacity: 50 pax Capacity: 175 pax Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu in: Danish German Menu in: Danish German English Other English Other

Kitchen: Greenland Combination Kitchen: Greenland Combination International Other International Other

Restaurant H8 Rodebay c/o Greenland Tours P.O. Box 160 DK-3952 Ilulissat Phone: +299 94 44 11 /94 85 85 [email protected] Fax: +299 94 45 11 www.greenland-guide.com/gtem/ /94 85 85 Description: Restored storehouse of the Greenland Trade Department, built in 1894. Menu of today’s caught fish, stewed and roasted reindeer-meat, lamb, musk ox, whale and seal. Homemade cake.

Opening hours: Every day from March to October Capacity: 35 pax Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu in: Danish German English Other

Kitchen: Greenland Combination International Other West Greenland Restaurants in Sisimiut Restaurant Misigisaq J. M. Jensen-ip Aqquserna P.O. Box 478 DK-3911 Sisimiut Phone: +299 86 38 88 [email protected] /86 38 36 www.misigisaq.gl Fax: +299 86 38 38 Description: Located at Sisimiut port, Misigisaq offers Greenland’s largest range of Greenlandic meat and fish products (nearly 100 different choices of our menu), cooked in an authentic Chinese style. Set banquet menus and discounts available for tour groups and functions.

Opening hours: Mon-Thur.12 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fri-Sat 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. Capacity: 65 pax Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu in: Danish German English OtherGreenlandic and

Kitchen: Greenland Combination International Other West Greenland Restaurants in Kangerlussuaq Restaurant Roklubben Restauranten At Lake Feruson P.O. Box 1006 P.O. Box 49 DK-3910 Kangerlussuaq DK-3910 Kangerlussuaq Phone: +299 84 19 96 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 52 46 96 [email protected] Phone: +299 84 11 80 www.kangerlussuaqtourism.gl Fax: +299 84 16 19 www.glv.gl Fax: +299 84 12 84 Description: Description: Restaurant Roklubben is located by Lake Ferguson with a Nice atmosphere in a medium size restaurant with a good view over the lake. panorama view to the airport. Offers local and international menus and a large selection of At Restaurant Roklubben you can taste musk ox, reindeer wines. and other local meals. Breakfast in the cafeteria and lunch after order.

Opening hours: 12:00 - 16:00 & 18:00 - 22:00 Opening hours: 6.00 – 9.30 Capacity: 60 pax Capacity: 80 pax Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu in: Danish German Menu in: Danish German English Other English Other

Kitchen: Greenland Combination Kitchen: Greenland Combination International Other International Other West Greenland Restaurants in Maniitsoq Hotel Maniitsoq Ajoqinnguup Aqq. B 1150 P.O. Box 262 DK-3912 Maniitsoq [email protected] Phone: +299 81 30 35 www.hotelmaniitsoq.gl Fax: +299 81 33 77 Description: A restaurant with a combination of international and greenlandic products.

Opening hours: 1200-1400 & 1800-2100 Capacity: 75 pax Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu in: Danish German English Other

Kitchen: Greenland Combination International Other West Greenland Restaurants in Nuuk A Hereford Beefstouw Dupond & Dupont P.O. Box 289 Aqqusinersuaq 1 DK-3900 Nuuk P.O. Box 1049 DK-3900 Nuuk [email protected] Phone: +299 32 42 22 [email protected] Phone: +299 34 80 60 www.hhe.gl Fax: +299 32 44 87 www.godthaab.gl Fax: +299 32 80 10 Description: Description: A Hereford Beefstouw is a part of the well known ”A Dupond & Dupont is a fast food cafe, where you can choose Hereford Beefstouw” concept. The idea is to serve the to dine in Bowl for Sjov or order as 'take away'. perfect steak along with the perfect glass of wine in surroundings offering an aesthetic and exciting experience. We offer: Sandwiches, coffee, cake, milkshake, pizza, soft A Hereford Beefstouw can be found several places in Hong ice, salads, home made pita bread, burgers and burger menu! Kong and in Hamburg, Gothenburg, Bergen, and here in Nuuk. A Hereford Beefstouw is located on the 5th floor at Dupond & Dupont is open daily. the Hotel Hans Egede. The breakfast and lunch is served a la carte from the Gertrud Rask Spisehus menu card. The restaurant is open daily.

Opening hours: 06:00-10:00 / 12:00-14:00 / 18:00-22:00 Opening hours: 11:30 - 22:00 Capacity: 80 pax Capacity: Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu in: Danish German Menu in: Danish German English Other English Other

Kitchen: Greenland Combination Kitchen: Greenland Combination International Other International OtherThai

Gertrud Rask Spisehus Hotel Godthaab Restaurant P.O. Box 289 Aqqusinersuaq 1 DK-3900 Nuuk P.O. Box 289 DK-3900 Nuuk [email protected] Phone: +299 32 42 22 [email protected] Phone: +299 34 80 42 www.hhe.gl Fax: +299 32 44 87 www.godthaab.gl Fax: +299 32 80 10 Description: Description: Gertrud Rask Spisehus is Nuuks gourmet restaurant. The Hotel Godthaab Restaurant offers Mongolian BBQ and a menu is seasonal, creative and of high quality. The restaurant wide range of Thai-, Danish- and Greenlandic dishes. also features a large selection of wine. From the restaurant there is a magnificent view over Nuuk Often the menu changes according to the season. For and Akia. The room is decorated with quilted pictures made example during Christmas the menu is typical traditional by the Danish artist Rita Mortensen. Danish Christmas food. Gertrud Rask Spisehus is located on the 5th floor in Hotel Hans Egede. Hotel Godthaab is a dancing restaurant where people go out Open Monday - Saturday. Closed on Sundays. to have dinner and dance.

Opening hours: Open from 18:00 until 22:00 Opening hours: 18:00 - 03:00 Capacity: 50 pax Capacity: 120 pax Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu in: Danish German Menu in: Danish German English Other English Other

Kitchen: Greenland Combination Kitchen: Greenland Combination International Other International OtherThai West Greenland Restaurant Værftet Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1880 DK-3900 Nuuk Phone: +299 31 10 00 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 55 84 64 Fax: +299 31 15 12 Description: Family restaurant

Opening hours: Capacity: 70 pax Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu in: Danish German English Other

Kitchen: Greenland Combination International Other South Greenland Restaurants in Nanortalik Hotel Kap Farvel Isua B 304 P.O. Box 140 DK-3922 Nanortalik Phone: +299 61 32 94 [email protected] Cell phone: +299 49 01 35 Fax: +299 61 31 31 Description: The restaurant is part of Hotel Kap Farvel.

Opening hours: 7.00 - 00.00 Capacity: 50-60 pax Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu in: Danish German English Other

Kitchen: Greenland Combination International Other South Greenland Restaurants in Qaqortoq Restaurant Sea Side c/o Hotel Qaqortoq P.O. Box 509 DK-3920 Qaqortoq [email protected] Phone: +299 64 22 82 www.hotel-qaqortoq.gl Fax: +299 64 12 34 Description: International a la carte restaurant, with local specialities. Enjoy your meal while watching the beautiful town and the wonderful fjord.

Opening hours: Lunch 12.00 - 13.00 dinner 18.00 - 21.30 Capacity: 80 pax Offers: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Menu in: Danish German English Other

Kitchen: Greenland Combination International Other Restaurants Additional addresses in Company name: Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Nuuk

Restaurant Nipisa +299 32 12 10 +299 32 12 10 [email protected]

Aasiaat

Hotel & Restaurant Nanoq +299 89 21 21 +299 89 25 06 [email protected]

Kulusuk

Hotel Kulusuk Restaurant +299 98 69 93 +299 98 69 83 [email protected]

Tasiilaq

Hotel Ammassalik +299 98 12 93 +299 98 13 93 [email protected]

Nanortalik

Restaurant Kap Farvel +299 61 32 94 +299 61 31 31 [email protected]

Narsaq

Restaurant Klara +299 66 17 40 [email protected]

Qaqortoq

Restaurant Napparsivik +299 64 30 67 +299 64 30 60 [email protected]

Seaside (Café) +299 64 22 82 +299 64 12 34 [email protected] MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events The Meeting Place on the Top of the World

Greenland’s rated hotels comply with in- CONFERENCE & Further information ternational standards and are continuing MEETING FACILITIES Greenland Tourism to improve their quality standards. They The National Tourist Board of Greenland • Hotel Narsarsuaq, Narsarsuaq can offer facilities for meetings and con- P.O. Box 1139 • Hotel Maniitsoq, Maniitsoq ferences with up to 250 participants. Some DK-1010 Copenhagen K • Hotel Hans Egede, Nuuk of the hotels also have rated conference Denmark • Katuaq, the Cultural & Conference Cen- facilities (see table on page 3). Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 tre of Greenland, Nuuk Fax: +45 32 83 38 89 • Hotel Kangerlussuaq, Kangerlussuaq Greenland has a wealth of adventures on www.meetingreenland.com offer, whether you have a small group, e.g. • Hotel Sisimiut, Sisimiut • Hotel Hvide Falk, Ilulissat 5-10 people, or a group of 200. Individual Contact person: • Hotel Arctic, Ilulissat arrangements, both business and leisure- MICE-Coordinator (see list on page 3) related, can be adapted to suit customer Lykke Geisler Yakaboylu requirements. Local tourism employees [email protected] are always on hand to accommodate individual requests from groups, to ensure every single guest has a very special experience.

Greenland is a country of many contrasts, and it is necessary to consider very carefully where and when an event is to take place. Below is a list of incentive options available in various towns at different times of year. This is intended to provide inspiration and an overview of the opportunities available at specific times of year.

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NUUK KANGERLUSSUAQ ILULISSAT

All year round All year round All year round • Sailing trips • To the icecap by car • Helicopter trips to Ilulissat glacier • City sightseeing • Musk ox safari • Historical sightseeing • Greenlandic Handicrafts • Sightseeing • "Kaffemik" (coffee) in a private Green- • Visits Greenland’s Home Rule Govern- • Museum visit landic home ment building • Greenlandic drum dance display Summer • Visit to the Greenland Institute of Natu- • City sightseeing ral Resources • Barbecues at Lake Ferguson • Folklore show • Helicopter trips to the ice fjord • Hiking trips • The National Museum of Greenland • Sailing trips (July – October) Summer • Katuaq, the Cultural & Conference Cen- • Barbecues at the ice cap • Sailing trips to the ice fjord tre of Greenland • Tours of the fossil plain • Sailing trips to settlements in the area • Trout fishing (July – August) • Boat and hiking trips to the ice cap Summer • Sailing trips/ hiking to Paradise Valley • Sailing to Eqip Sermia/the calving gla- • Fishing trips cier Winter • Whale watching (June-October) • Hiking • Hiking • Dogsled trips • Midnight hikes • Ice-fishing on the fjord • Watching sea eagles at Eqip Kussua Winter • Northern lights excursions (May-July) • Skiing • Overnight in the Hotel igloo Village/the • Seal safari aboard hunting-fishing boat • Snowmobiling ice hotel) (May-August) • Long-line fishing among the icebergs (May-October) THE SEASONS • Sailing trips in the midnight sun • Helicopter tours to Disko Island, inclu- February, March and April make up August, September, October: ding dogsled trip the winter season in Greenland. Did These months are good for sailing • Barbecues you know that Ilulissat has around 8 activities, angling, whale watching, • Kayak show hours of daylight per day at the begin- barbecues and much more. August and • Kayaking & canoeing at Smilla Holiday ning of February, increasing to almost September are the late summer months, Centre 12 hours of daylight by the end of with berries in the mountains and still February? lots of sun and no snow as yet. The first Winter This is the time for dogsledding, snow- snow may fall in October, but the days • Dogsled trips mobiling, skiing and similar activities. are still around 10 hours long. On clear • Visits to the fishing grounds in the ice May, June, (July): nights the northern lights can be seen, fiord At the beginning of May you may still creating red, yellow and green waves • Northern lights be lucky enough to be able to enjoy of colour. • Helicopter tours to the ice cap these winter activities, but the snow soon disappears, the sun grows stronger EVEN TS and summer begins. June, July and August are the peak season months for Special arrangements can be made for leisure tourism. May and early June various activities that take place in are better for meeting, incentives and Greenland. It is advisable to contact conference business. The midnight sun the organisers well in advance. See the also characterises this time of year Events calendar. north of the polar circle.

2 Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events Hotel and Conference Classification in Greenland

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, 9 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

Events - Summer Major Events in Greenland - Summer 2005

ARCTIC MIDNIGHT THE ARCTIC TEAM ARCTIC ORIENTEERING CHALLENGE MARATHON

22 - 25 June 2005 14 - 23 July 2005 Saturday the 6th of August 2005

Arctic Midnight Orienteering takes place The Most Remote Sports Event in the The Arctic Marathon is an annual event in beautiful Ilulissat with an introductory World. which first took place in 1990. The run, the unofficial Greenland Champion- The Arctic Team Challenge is probably number of participants has been increas- ship, and, finally, the actual Arctic Mid- the most remote sporting event in the ing ever since the first race, and has now night Orienteering championship. The world. We are talking way out-of-the- reached approximately 300. As well as event will take place from 22th - 25th of way playgrounds here! In Ammassalik on the classical marathon distance, there is June 2005. Training courses with control Greenland's East Coast, an annual adven- also a half-marathon, a 10 kilometre and a points take place in the event period. The ture race takes place - alternative because, 2,3 kilometre mini-marathon for children. introductory run takes place near the town after all, we are not going to shove people The route is challenging yet beautiful, and of Ilulissat to give the runners a feel for into the cold water to swim; instead we includes a number of hills to be climbed. the Greenlandic terrain – this run will be have them do mountain biking.The Arctic arranged as a “score-orienteering” event. Team Challenge will be staged for the For further information: The unofficial Greenland championship fifth time in July 2005. The disciplines is an individual race, classified by Green- are mountain trekking, mountain biking, Arctic Marathon land’s Sports Association. glacier trekking and icefiord padelling. P.O. Box 739 5 race days - 260 kilometers and 9.000+ DK - 3900 Nuuk The Arctic Midnight Orienteering is vertical meters. Greenland an individual race with a touch of the extreme, and the race is over some pretty “This race is world class” [email protected] tough terrain. It is run during the Arctic - Jim Mandelli, Team Subaru, Canada www.arctic-marathon.gl night, starting at midnight (when the sun is still up and shining) on the night For further information between June 24th and 25th. The race is 20 kilometres but can also be run in Race Committee lengths of 15, 10 or 5 kilometres. c/o Anders Stenbakken P.O. Box 120 Gala night the 25th of June - The party 3913 Tasiilaq will be influenced by Greenlandic tradi- Greenland tions. Phone: +299 98 22 43 Mobile: +299 59 82 06 Invitations are sent out in August/Sep- fax: +299 98 12 43 tember the year before. We aim to make it an international race and will mainly be [email protected] promoted in Europe mainly. www.atc.gl

For further information Ilulissat Orienteering Greenland P.O. Box 302 DK-3952 Ilulissat Greenland [email protected] http://iog.ilulissat.gl

1 Events - Summer

GREENLAND THE POLAR CIRCLE ADVENTURE RACE MARATHON

August 2005 October 8th 2005, Kangerlussuaq

The glaciers of the Inland Ice are continu- The Polar Circle Marathon was previ- ally calving icebergs into the long, deep ously held in 2001 and 2002 and in fiords of South Greenland. At the foothills 2005 will host the first Adventure Mara- of high, majestic and rough mountains thon® World Championship. In 2005 the there are green fields and meadows. This degree of difficulty will be increased so is where the Greenland Adventure Race the criteria and level of difficulty fulfils 2005 takes place. The route has been the conditions required for an Adventure planned to ensure that the participants Marathon®. In general this means that will experience as much of South Green- at least 25% more time is required than a land’s natural landscapes as possible. The ’normal’ marathon. stages will pass through the towns of Narsaq and Qaqortoq and the villages The run is for the more adventurous, of Qassiarsuk and Igaliku, several small tougher runner that can cope with the sheep farms, and the 1000-year-old Norse cold, ice, snow and steep ascents over Viking ruins. the full 42 kilometres. It is a hard route. The first is 34 kilometres over a gravel The race consists of five stages and is a road with many moraine hills spread out team competition, with two participants between Kangerlussuaq and the Ice Cap. on each team. This is what the racers have The remaining distance is simply on the to endure: Greenlandic Ice Cap itself. • 95 kilometres of running - including 2 kilometres on a glacier The marathon takes place during the • Approximately 50 kilometres of moun- beginning of the Greenlandic winter. We tain biking expect lots of ice, sunshine and blue skies • 40 kilometres of kayaking as well as numerous musk oxen and rein- The 2005 race will take place ultimo deer as a backdrop to this adventure. August, the specific dates will be set late 2004. Before and after the marathon you will have the chance to experience the beautiful surroundings of Kangerlussuaq, either For further information on arranged trips or individually. After www.gar.gl the marathon you will be offered the opportunity to join tours to Ilulissat at Or please contact the secretary: the ice-filled Disko Bay and to the town of Sisimiut. Greenland Adventure Race P.O. Box 45 For further information DK-3923 Narsarsuaq Greenland The Polar Circle Marathon c/o Albatros Travel [email protected] Kultorvet 11 1175 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 36 98 00 00 Fax: +45 36 98 00 21

[email protected] www.polar-circle-marathon.com

2 Events - Winter Major Events in Greenland - Winter 2005

12th NUUK INTERNA- HOTEL IGLOO VILLAGE TIONAL SNOW FESTIVAL ARCTIC CIRCLE RACE

Late December to middle April 19 - 22 March 2005 8 - 10 April 2005

Hotel Igloo Village is just what the name Every year since 1994, the Nuuk Inter- The Arctic Circle Race is the mother of all suggests: a hotel made of ice and snow national Snow Festival has thrilled both international sports events in Greenland. – the only one in Greenland! 2-beds the people of Nuuk and the various over- Now in its ninth season, it is the world's igloos are connected by two larger central seas contestants. Teams from the USA, toughest cross-country race, covering 160 igloos, which house, among other things, Canada, Hungary, Greenland, Switzer- km over three days, with the skiers actual- a bar made of ice. And there is no need land, Holland and all of the Scandinavian ly camping on frozen lakes for two nights! for ice in your drinks, as the glasses are countries have set their creative minds to The Arctic Circle Race has attracted ski- made of, well, ice! However, ultra-warm work in an attempt to create the bravest, ers from more than 20 countries, and is sleeping bags and musk ox hides will keep most beautiful, or most spectacular sculp- characterised by sportsmanship, comrade- you warm through the cold winter nights. tures out of ice and snow. The next annual ship and enthusiasm from both the skiers And all you have to do is step outside to Snow Festival will take place in Nuuk in and the inhabitants of Sisimiut, where it experience the magnificent light show in March 2005. all takes place on 8 - 10 April 2005. The the sky, the Aurora Borealis. race is held in classic style and the skiers are followed by a team of dogsleds for For further information Open from early December to early April. safety reasons. That’s when the hotel melts! Nuuk International Snow Festival c/o Nuuk Tourism ”I have taken part in hundreds of races P.O. Box 199 and so feel well qualified to admit this For further information DK-3900 Nuuk one has lived up to its reputation as the www.greenland-guide.gl/igloo/default.htm Greenland hardest. Certainly it is the hardest I have Phone: +299 32 27 00 ever been in.” or contact: Fax: +299 32 27 10 - Bjørn Dæhlie, Norway

Hotel Kangerlussuaq/ [email protected] “ This was the most exciting skiing I have Hotel Igloo Village The name of the site is ever done. I had to fight myself, my pain, P.O.Box106 www.snow.gl cramps and exhaustion. I came here to DK-3910 Kangerlussuaq (as you might expect!) win the race. Instead, I have won a per- Greenland sonal victory.” Phone: +299 84 11 80 - Patrick Rölli, Switzerland Fax: +299 84 12 84

For further information [email protected] www.acr.gl

or contact

Arctic Circle Race Secretariat P.O. Box 258 3911 Sisimiut Greenland Phone: +299 86 68 30 Fax: +299 86 68 51

[email protected]

3 Events - Winter

GREENLAND SHARK THE WORLD ICE GOLF CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP 2005

17th - 25 March 2005 – a championship for everyone

Visit the World’s largest island high north For the fifth time, the town of Uumman- for one of the wildest shark fishing adven- naq in Northern Greenland is set to play tures ever and have the opportunity to host to the World Ice Golf Champion- compete against sportfishing experts and ship 24th - 28th March 2005. 590 km enthusiasts from all over the world in this north of the Arctic Circle, in a spectacular exhilarating experience. ice landscape. Golf players from all over the world will compete for this unique Match your skills against the big Green- world championship trophy on a surface land shark (Somniosus microcephalus) consisting of thick frozen sea ice. that prowl the deep, icy waters locked in darkness beneath thick ice with stand-up Anyone with a handicap of less than tackle. 36can take part, which means that a spirit of adventure and an appetite for the Prizes for more than 10.000 US $ to be unusual are something of a necessity. If won. you have tried Europe‚s greens, then the Œwhites‚ of Greenland provide a really special experience. For further information www.sharkchallenge.com Freezing glaciers and huge icebergs frame the course and continue to move slowly all or contact year round - even in March the ”green” is cut literally days before the event. Uummannaq Tourist Service P.O. Box 202 Playing golf on a frozen seascape is not DK-3961 Uummannaq the only task at hand. Coping with extre- Greenland me temperatures, which can fall to minus 50ºC with the windchill factor, challeng- [email protected] es players both physically and mentally. Other factors to consider are that the ’green’ is white, the ball is fluorescent orange and there is the unlikely risk of losing a ball to a polar bear.

For further information World Ice Golf Committee, Greenland P.O. Box 202 DK-3961 Uummannaq Greenland

[email protected] www.golfonice.com

4 SAFETY INFORMATION SHEET HIKING

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 10 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

H ikin g Hiking in Greenland

GOLDEN RULES Golden rules for hiking • Don’t set out on long walks without FOR HIKING Hiking outside inhabited areas in Green- some previous training and planning land is mainly for experienced hikers and The aim of the information provided in you need to be fit, have a good sense of • Let someone (the tourist office or the this section is to advise you of the safety direction and know how to use a map and place you are staying at) know where recommendations for hiking in Green- compass or GPS. you are heading and when you expect land and other issues that will make your to be back hiking trip easier to plan and carry out. On long tours you will be able to enjoy untouched nature far from habitation. • Pay attention to the weather and the Hiking maps Always assume that you will be left com- weather reports Before setting out, we recommend that pletely to your own devices and that very you buy a hiking map of the area that you limited assistance, such as marked paths, • Follow the advice of experienced hikers are visiting. The back pages of the hiking designated routes, sign posting, bridges maps published by Greenland Tourism etc. is available. • Be prepared for bad weather and acci- contain detailed information on local dents, even on short walks conditions and all sorts of information When you have planned the route careful- necessary for a safe and enjoyable hik- ly on the map, you should inform either • Always remember to bring a map and a ing tour. the police, family, friends, your hotel or compass the tourist office of the route, estimated The landscape duration, etc. Also remember to notify • Never hike alone Greenland’s impressive landscapes have them as soon as you have reached your attracted hikers for decades. The high, destination. The planned route should be • Always return before things get critical beautiful mountains, glaciers, ice-filled followed as closely as possible, as this fjords, flora and fauna, unspoiled nature will be the starting point for any search • Be aware of your energy levels; look and tranquillity provide a unique experi- in an emergency. If you are too far off the for shelter while you are still in good ence of the Arctic. The air is so clear that planned route, there is a risk that you will shape mountains can be seen from a distance of not be found. We recommend that you 75-200 km. You will probably experience wear bright-coloured clothes that can be • Take along the necessary emergency this when setting off on your hike – the seen from afar. gear target destination is often further away than you first expected. Ask at the tourist The following recommendations are good • Always bring extra warm clothes – even office for the best routes to walk. advice when hiking in the countryside. on short day tours By sticking to the rules, the risk of en route accidents will be greatly reduced.

A new brochure “Hiking in Greenland” was introduced in 2003. The brochure gives an introduction to hiking in Greenland and what kind of precautions to take while hiking.

The brochure can be downloaded in PDF-format on: www.greenland.com/Tools/Download_Center

1 Hiking Hiking in Greenland

Wind and weather Survival technique flares, distress rockets, flags, clothing, The weather in Greenland can change a When going on hikes, you must always or drawing SOS in large letters, etc. It lot faster than in most other countries. In be prepared for the worst. In the event of is important that the signal can be seen 10-15 minutes it can get foggy, making it an emergency or accident, it is important from the air, as most rescue parties use difficult to find your way, or a storm can not to panic and not to give up. Every helicopters. Do not discharge the flares blow up and make it necessary to seek accident is different and it is impossible until you can hear a helicopter as they shelter for several hours before continuing. to make a list of how to avoid the differ- only stay lit for a short period of time. ent types of accidents or how to behave in When signalling with a mirror in good Make sure your equipment is geared to each situation. However, the first rule is weather, an aircraft can see you from sudden changes in the weather. Most to give emergency treatment, to stabilise a distance of 75 km. Many people are deaths in the mountains are caused not the situation and to keep the injured per- found too late because they did not make by hunger but b y low temperatures. son warm and protected from sun, cold, themselves visible from the air or because Remember that climate and precipitation rain and wind. they left the planned route. If you are can vary radically within small distances. close to inhabited areas or in an area with A good rule is to listen to the weather After this, you can go for help. A large other hikers, you can blow the whistle 6 forecast before going on a hike. However, team can be divided into two and a times per minute every second minute. weather forecasts can be quite unreliable minimum of two people can look for The answer to this signal is 3 whistles in Greenland as they cannot take local help. Remember to mark the site of the per minute. conditions into consideration. The best accident on the map. months for hiking are from June to the middle of September. Security We recommend an ANNA emergency Foehn kit supplemented by a VHF radio or ELT The foehn is a dry and warm wind which emergency transmitter. The ANNA kit has arises from a high pressure area on the been designed especially for Greenlandic ice cap. A sure sign of a coming foehn conditions. The kit consists of a whis- storm is tall cumulonimbus clouds. The tle, a compass, flares (launching tube + foehn can last 1-2 days and occur sev- cartridges), a signalling mirror, an astro eral times during the same month. Very blanket, a signal flag and a belt to strap few tents can withstand the pressure of the kit around the waist. ANNA emergen- a foehn storm; we therefore recommend cy kits can be bought at the local marine that you dismantle your tent and seek supply shops and Pilersuisoq stores. shelter behind big rocks. For more information on how to recognise a coming Search and rescue parties foehn storm, ask the local tourist office or Search and rescue operations in Green- look at the back pages of the hiking maps land are the responsibility of the police. published by Greenland Tourism. As a general rule, rescue is free of charge We hope this information has given you for the victim. However, if the accident is an idea of what you need to know before Clothing due to an act of folly or the rescue party is hiking. For more detailed information, Three layers of clothing are recommend- called unnecessarily, the police are enti- we strongly recommend that you plan ed: the inner layer must be able to transfer tled to issue an invoice to the victim. ahead for the hiking tour and buy a local perspiration to outer layers, the middle hiking map. Finally, be sure to have all layer must insulate against cold and the Being found the necessary gear. outer layer must be wind- and rainproof. In order to be found after an accident, it See recommendation on what clothes is important to draw attention to yourself Please ask the local tourist office about to wear on the back pages of the hiking in a very obvious way. This can be done local conditions and the daily weather maps. by signalling with a whistle, mirrors, forecasts.

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ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 11 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

Fishing license & Hunting Fishing license in Greenland

The fishing license can be obtained at the post offices or at the local tourist offices and the fishing license gives you the right to conduct angling.

The arctic nature is vulnerable - only catch what you can eat!

Please ask for local regulations at the tourist office.

Hunting in Greenland

Hunting trips are offered in almost every For further information part of Greenland. Following operators are For information on regulations, please licensed by the Greenland Home Rule for contact Greenland Tourism Hideo Sawa- hunting trips offered to tourists: hata, e-mail: [email protected]

Inuit Outfitting, Sisimiut Greenland Outfitter Ebbe Hoffmann, Kangerlussuaq Greenland Outfitter Johanne Bech, Sisimiut Greenland Outfitter Lars Heilmann, Qeqertarsuaq Greenland Outfitter Marius Olsen, Sisimiut Greenland Outfitter Stefan Magnusson, Narsaq Kangerlussuaq Tourism, Kangerlussuaq ARTS AND CRAFTS EXPORT REGULATIONS

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 12 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

Arts and Crafts & Export regulations Greenlandic Arts and Crafts

Greenlandic arts and crafts are a part of a The Home Rule Government of Greenland tradition with roots in the old hunting soci- has therefore made an authenticity stamp ety where carvings in wood, bone, tooth or guaranteeing that the product is made in stone symbolized mythological creatures, Greenland and thus original Greenlandic spirits and animals or served as articles for art. The logo is used in shops offering everyday use such as simple, but skillfully genuine Greenlandic arts and crafts. performed lamps, pots, hunting tools etc.

In the pre-christian society amulets depic- ting animals or parts of animals were often believed to have the same powers as the animal they symbolized. Many of todays carved polar bear heads, whales, seals etc. are sold as jewellery and owe their design to old amulet patterns.

One of the most well-known motifs in the modern Greenlandic arts and crafts is the ’tupilak’, carved in walrus or narwhal tusk or reindeer antlers. The tupilak of today is in fact just a picture of a magical creature According to the Washington convention that an angakkoq, a shaman, could bring (CITES), which is a global agreement on to life and send out to kill an enemy. the registration and control of all international trade and transportation of endan- Unfortunately, there are many cheap copies gered species of wild fauna and flora, a on the market imitating original Greenlan- CITES export permit may be required. dic arts and crafts – often mass produced Please read further about this on the fol- in the Far East. lowing page.

1 Arts and Crafts & Export regulations CITES in Greenland

TUPILAKS AND POLAR CITES export permit. These are issued in advance by the Ministry of Environment BEAR CLAWS REQUIRE accordance with the international Wash- and Nature in Nuuk. The sales outlets CITES EXPORT PERMITS ington convention. If a tourist does not just have to add three simple pieces of have a CITES export permit, the souvenir information: the number and type of the Greenland craft products are unique and will be confiscated by foreign customs. pro-ducts, and the country they are being in great demand. Every year large vol- This happens several times a week at imported to. umes of jewellery and tupilaks of walrus, Copenhagen Airport. narwhale and beluga whale ivory are sold Individual sales outlets are authorised to to tourists. Polar bear claws, worn around Many tourists know this risk and abstain handle the permits. Stickers and posters the neck, are also popular. from buying craft products if a CITES displayed inform customers that they have export permit is not issued. Today individ- this authorisation. Instructions for sales However, special permission is required to ual shops and outlets are able to issue these outlets and tourist information folders are export such animal parts and products – CITES permits. The permits are issued in available. These can be downloaded in Greenlandic, Danish, English and German GREENLANDIC SPECIES COVERED BY from the www.gt.gl Download Center. THE WASHINGTON CONVENTION CITES The CITES export permits state that • Export by tourists of parts and products from species on CITES list I is not allowed, the goods are natural Greenland prod- and CITES export permit will not be issued ucts and have been caught in accordance • Export by tourists of parts and products from species on CITES list II is allowed. with Greenlandic and international law. The authorised sales outlet will be able to issue a CITES export permit The CITES permit act as a certificate of authenticity. It is free of charge for the • The CITES permit is only valid for exporting items for personal use and must be shops and outlets to attach the agreement, transported in your personal luggage but they are obliged to follow general lines TYPICAL PARTS AND CAN BE EXPORTED BY about returning information to the Minis- N AME CITES PRODUCTS TOURISTS? try of Environment and Nature. White-tailed eagle/ Feathers, stuffed List I No Nattoralik For further information, please contact Fin whale/ Bones, whalebone List I No Tikaagulliusaaq (handicraft), meat The Ministry of Environment and Nature Sperm whale/ Teeth, tupilaks Inge Thaulow & List I No Kigutilissuaq Susanne Iversen Bowhead/ Bones, whalebone Phone: +299 34 67 01 List I No Arfivik (handicraft), meat +299 34 67 18 Humpback whale/ Fax: +299 32 52 86 List I No Qipoqqaq [email protected] Minke whale/ Bones, whalebone Yes, but only from [email protected] List I/II Tikaagullik (handicraft) West Greenland Beluga/ Teeth (handicraft), List II Yes Qilalugaq qaqortaq bones Narwhale/ Teeth (handicraft), List II Yes Qilalugaq qernertaq bones Polar bear/ Skin, claws (handi- List II Yes Nanoq craft), skulls Wolf/ Skin, bones, teeth, List II Yes Amaroq claws Walrus/ Tusks, teeth (handi- List II Yes Aaveq craft), bones

Please be aware that other import regulation may apply in your home country, such as the Marine Mammal Protection Act in the United States Please note that due to Greenland Homerule order no. 1 of 21. January 2004 on the Conser- vation of birds no species of birds fully protected may not be exported from Greenland

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ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89 13 [email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

Press and Media Press and Media Greenland Tourism’s marketing office tions in Greenland. Financial support for tioned procedure valid for individual press based in Copenhagen takes care of exter- press trips can be obtained by following trips must be followed. nal marketing distribution and informa- the procedure below: tion flow to the press, travel agencies Send a written application to Greenland Plan your own press visit and private individuals. In recent years Tourism in Copenhagen by ordinary mail. You may want to plan your own individual Greenland has captivated more and more press visit to Greenland. In the address people from the press. Numerous journal- The application must contain the informa- section you will find all the necessary con- ists and film crew have chosen Greenland tion about: tact addresses in Greenland. These include as a perfect setting. The worldwide trend • The journalist or media in question the local tourist offices that can inform holds everything Greenland offers: A good • A description of the purpose of wanting you about the possibilities in their area, story, a beautiful and different nature and to go to Greenland book accommodation and make individual a colourful culture. • Size of budget arrangements for you. Furthermore, all • Size of support request addresses to the relevant transport companies are listed. SUPPORT AND • Main focus in Greenland CO-OPERATION • A rough itinerary including date sugges- FILMING IN GREENLAND Press coverage about Greenland is one of tions the most vital areas when working with • Copies of earlier articles or other printed In very few cases Greenland Tourism tourism development in such a different publications or film tapes supports a film project financially if it is and exotic country. Presently, many preju- • A list of media contacts considered that the project can benefit the dices are branded on Greenland. These are • Commissionary letters from editors-in- tourism development in Greenland in a reflected in the statements such as; Ìt’s chief or other relevant source positive and constructive way. cold all year round`. Ìt’s dark most of the In short as many details about the project Financial support can be obtained year`, and ìt’s necessary to bring along as possible. weapons to protect oneself against polar through the following procedure: bears`. But Greenland is not cold all year The next step is that Greenland Tour- Send a written application to Greenland round. It is not dark and endangered by ism looks very carefully into the specific Tourism in Copenhagen by ordinary mail. polar bears. With this in mind it is crucial request with reference to Greenland Tour- The application must contain information that much effort is put into expanding the ism’s overall PR and marketing strategies. about: knowledge about Greenland first and fore- Henceforth, a reply is given to the journal- • The film crew in question most tactic co-operation with the press. ist or media. • A description of the purpose of wanting to go to Greenland PR-activities set up by Greenland Tourism • Size of budget include: Please use the following address when sending an application: • Size of support request • Press releases • Main focus in Greenland Greenland Tourism • Newsletters • A rough itinerary including date sugges- P.O. Box 1139 • Annual reports tions DK-1010 Copenhagen K • Media analyses Denmark • In short as many details about the project • Production of brochures about Greenland Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 as possible • Participation at fairs and workshops Fax: +45 32 83 38 89 • Copies of earlier productions • Event counselling [email protected] • A list of media contacts • Photo service www.greenland.com • Commissionary letters from editors-in- • www.greenland.com chief/ TV-stations or other source • Counselling services towards the press Group press trips Greenland Tourism also arranges group The next step is that Greenland Tour- MEDIA VISITS press trips. These press trips are carried ism looks very carefully into the specific out in close co-operation with the tourism request with reference to Greenland Tour- Individual press trips sector in Greenland as well as the trans- ism’s overall PR and marketing strategies. A separate and important area of Green- portation companies: Air Greenland and Henceforth, a reply will be given. land Tourism’s PR-activities is arranging Arctic Umiaq Line. press trips. Greenland Tourism supports You should use the same address as above press trips through e.g. reduced flight tick- In order to be taken into consideration for when sending an application. ets from Copenhagen to selected destina- one of these groups trips the above-men-

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Please notice that overweight of film ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PRODUCTION FACILITIES ing equipment must be booked directly through Air Greenland (www.airgreen- No special permits are necessary for Contact the national radio and television land.com) and that any costs related to entrance to Greenland, but if you come station KNR or the company InukMedia. overweight of filming equipment must from a country where you need a visa for They can inform you about editing facili- be paid by the film crew directly to Air going to Denmark, then you should also ties, camera/ sound crews, equipment, and Greenland. apply for a special visa for Greenland. stock shots. Please read about the visa and Schengen regulations on www.gt.gl in the section on LOCATION PERMITS Special Rules or in the Schengen section Greenland does not require film location in this manual. permits. However, it is necessary to obtain a permit if you plan to shoot sequences MAPS in one of the museums. Therefore, please contact the museum involved beforehand. Maps are available from: You can find all addresses to the museums in Greenland on www.museum.gl Nordisk Korthandel Studiestraede 26 DK-1455 Copenhagen K FILMING IN Denmark THE NATIONAL PARK Phone: +45 33 38 26 38 The National Park is not open to the Fax: +45 33 38 26 48 KNR (radio & TV) public. [email protected] P.O. Box 1007 www.scanmaps.dk DK-3900 Nuuk, Greenland An entrance permit is required from: Phone: +299 32 53 33 The Danish Polar Center TRANSPORTATION Fax: +299 32 74 66 Strandgade 100 H [email protected] DK-1401 Copenhagen K For information on schedules for flights www.knr.gl Denmark and coastal boats, prices and booking of Phone: +45 32 88 01 00 overweight please contact one of the below Multimedia Fax: +45 32 88 01 01 carriers: Inuk Media www.dpc.dk P.O. Box 1053 Flight info: DK-3900 Nuuk Air Greenland Greenland CURRENCY P.O. Box 1012 Phone: +299 32 43 11 The Danish Kroner is the valid currency in DK-3900 Nuuk Fax: +299 32 43 14 Greenland. Eurochecks can be cashed in Greenland [email protected] banks, and in the towns, most valid inter- Phone: +299 34 34 34 Other media in Greenland(Newspapers) national credit cards can be used. Fax: +299 32 72 88 [email protected] Sermitsiaq If you have any questions, please contact: www.airgreenland.com Spindlers Bakke 10 GrønlandsBanken (the Bank of Greenland) P.O. Box 150 Imaneq 33 For information about charter services, DK-3900 Nuuk P.O Box 1033 please contact Air Greenland at: Greenland DK-3900 Nuuk [email protected] and Phone: +299 32 19 02 Greenland Air Alpha Greenland at: Fax: +299 32 24 99 Phone: +299 34 77 00 [email protected] [email protected] www.banken.gl (ph: +299 94 30 04) AG (Atuagagdliutit) The national shipping company: Aqqusinersuaq 4 COMMUNICATIONS Arctic Umiaq Line P.O. Box 39 You can use your GSM phone in Greenland P.O. Box 608 DK-3900 Nuuk if Tele Greenland has a roaming agree- DK-3900 Nuuk, Greenland Greenland ment with your operating phone company. Phone: +299 34 99 00 Phone: +299 32 10 83 Please check it out at: www.tele.gl Fax: +299 34 99 49 Fax: +299 32 54 83 [email protected] [email protected] www.aul.gl

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TRANSLATOR & WORTH KNOWING ABOUT Between March and May, the average TOURIST OFFICES SUMMER IN GREENLAND temperatures vary between –20˚ C (-4˚ F) and 0˚ C (32˚ F). Thanks to the sun and the Ask at the local tourist office in the town In many places, the Greenland summer dry air it feels much warmer. Bring along you will be filming in. The list of tourist offers you sunshine both day and night. long thermal underwear and woolly socks, offices can be found on www.gt.gl under As the days get longer, the sun begins to warm sweaters and trousers, warm, wind addresses or in this manual. Also the tour- take over until it completely dispels the and waterproof outerwear, mittens, gloves, ist offices will be delighted to offer you all darkness. The Arctic summer is a short but scarf, hat and warm boots. Begin with a the practical assistance in the area includ- hectic time for both plants and animals. layer of wool, then a layer of insulation, ing local contacts, information about car The large purple flowers of the Rose Bay and finally a windproof layer. hire and other services. or French Willow, Greenland’s national flower, provide splashes of colour every- NORTHERN LIGHTS where, even at the edge of the inland ice. INFORMATION ABOUT & MIDNIGHT SUN CLIMATE The sudden violent changes in weather The Northern Lights, aurora borealis, are The enormous size of Greenland makes are characteristic of the Greenland sum- visible in a dark, clear sky. Hence, they for large differences in climatic conditions mer. Be prepared for a little of everything: are best seen in the autumn and winter between south and north. Yet within the Shorts, woollen gloves, warm wind and months. individual regions, there is also a great waterproof clothing, solid shoes, and sun- difference, whether in an area near the glasses. Clothing that can allow lots of Depending on the latitude, the Midnight coast or inland. layers are practical as they will allow you Sun can be experienced north of the Arctic to adapt to the changing weather and tem- Circle from May to July. For example, you For more detailed weather information: peratures during the day. can see the Midnight Sun in Qaanaaq from ASIAQ 19 April to 24 August and in Ilulissat from P.O. Box 1003 WORTH KNOWING ABOUT 25 May to 25 July. DK-3900 Nuuk WINTER AND SPRING Greenland IN GREENLAND Read more about Greenland at www.gt.gl, Phone: +299 34 88 00 especially in the press and media section. Fax: +299 34 88 01 The air in March in Greenland is sharp [email protected] and dry and the sun usually shines from a blue sky. The Northern Lights can be seen Check out in the winter when the sky is dark and www.wunderground.com or clear allowing the best view of the reddish- www.dmi.dk purple, white, yellow and green lights.

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE - SOUTH-CENTRAL-NORTH AND EAST GREENLAND (CELSIUS) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average Narsarsuaq -8,6 -5,6 -2,3 -0,2 4,7 11,3 12,8 9,0 6,0 -0,2 -5,6 -7,4 1,0 Kangerlussuaq -24,3 -16,9 -13,9 -11,4 1,4 10,5 11,6 6,7 3,1 -3,6 -15,7 -13,6 -5,5 Aasiaat -20,6 -16,2 -14,9 -14,1 -4,1 2,5 6,7 4,5 2,1 -2,0 -8,3 -8,9 -6,1 Qaanaaq -26,9 -21,4 -22,2 -20,2 -6,2 2,1 5,4 2,8 -2,7 -10,6 -16,8 -25,9 -11,9 Tasiilaq -5,6 -4,4 -5,0 -5,3 1,2 3,6 7,4 7,1 3,5 -0,5 -5,0 -4,9 -0,7

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ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl 14

The Schengen agreement - Greenland The influence of the Schengen agreement on travellers to Greenland

BACKGROUND THE CONSEQUENCES MEDICINES

In 2001 Denmark entered into the Schen- • Danish citizens travelling to Greenland The regulations that apply to the importa- gen partnership. This is a co-operation from Denmark will not have their pass- tion of medicines among the Schengen among several European countries to ports checked. countries also apply t o Greenland. create a region without border control between participating countries. The pur- • Citizens of a country joined in the Nordic Travellers may, for personal use, bring pose of the Schengen partnership is to Passport Union travelling to Greenland legal medicines into Greenland. allow unrestricted travel within the Schen- from the Nordic countries are not subject gen region, while establishing a strength- to passports control (Sweden, Norway, Note that prescription medicines contain- ened partnership to combat cross-border Finland and Iceland). ing euphoriants may only be brought in crime and illegal immigration. by travellers who carry a certificate of • Citizens from countries joined in the use from the pharmacy that handles the All EU countries except Great Britain Schengen agreement travelling to Green- prescription. The certificate is valid for a and Ireland are members of the Schengen land from a Schengen country will not maximum of 30 days. partnership. Though Norway and Iceland have their passport checked (all EU are not members of the EU, they too countries, except Ireland and England, Certificates are free of charge, and you included in the partnership. but including Norway and Iceland). must always bring it on your journey.

Further information GREENLAND Please note that valid travel identification must be presented to authorities Further information is available at: Greenland is not subject to the regu- when requested. www.schengen.dk lations that apply between the Schen- and on the Danish Ministry of Health’s gen nations, according to Denmark’s A citizen from a country which is not web site: instrument of accession to the Schengen joined in the above-mentioned agree- www.sundhedsministeriet.dk. convention. ments must present their passports and, if required, a visa. A visa for Denmark Or you can contact Greenland Tourism However, according to the Schengen does not automatically apply for Green- on e-mail: [email protected] agreement, citizens of ‘Schengen coun- land, so a separate visa must be obtained. tries’ may travel to Greenland without Visa applications can be sent to any Dan- mandatory passport checks. The King- ish representative offices in the world. dom of Denmark is a member of the Please note that this application will be Nordic Passport Union, which means that subject to the same procedure as when citizens of Denmark (including Greenland applying for a visa to Denmark. and the Faroe Islands), Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland can travel between People who reside in Denmark on tem- the Member states, without being subject porary or permanent residence permits to border control and without passport. need to obtain a separate entry permit to Greenland. Citizens from outside the Nordic region may also cross the borders between the Nordic countries’ without passport checks, but these citizens must carry passport or other approved travel identification. PASSENGER CARRIERS, CITY AND AIRPORT CODES

ADMINISTRATION, CONSULTANCY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INFORMATION

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Hans Egedesvej 29 P.O. Box 1615 DK-3900 Nuuk Greenland Phone: +299 34 28 20 Fax: +299 32 28 77 MARKETING & AGENTS SERVICE

Greenland Tourism - The National Tourist Board of Greenland Strandgade 91 P.O. Box 1139 DK-1010 Copenhagen K Denmark Phone: +45 32 83 38 80 Fax: +45 32 83 38 89

[email protected] www.greenland.com www.gt.gl

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AIR GREENLAND INC. Company: Air Greenland Inc. Phone: +299 34 34 34 P.O. Box 1012 Fax: +299 32 88 36 DK-3900 Nuuk www.airgreenland.com

Airline code: GL

Computer reservation and fare information: AMADEUS & GALILEO

Aircrafts: Air Greenland operates with the following aircrafts and capacity:

1 Airbus 330-200 Max 247 passengers 1 Boeing 757-200 Max 200 passengers 6 De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash 7) Max 50 passengers 2 Sikorsky S-61 Helicopters Max 24 passengers 2 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter Max 18 passengers 4 Bell 212 Helicopters Max 9 passengers 1 Beech Super King Air 200 Max 8 passengers 5 AS 350 B2 Ecureuil Helicopters Max 5 passengers

Fields of operation: Domestic scheduled service in Greenland. International scheduled air service to Denmark with own aircraft.

Phone: +299 34 34 34 Fax: +299 32 88 36 [email protected]

Air Greenland is a partner in the SAS Eurobonus program.

For further information please contact our Sales Department and/or check our homepage.

Charter: Air Greenland Inc. has specialized in meeting the customers’ needs and requirements of all kinds of transportation by arctic air transport. Our experience in solving multiple tasks with helicopters and fixed- winged aircrafts in the Arctic regions is well-known.

Phone: +299 34 34 34 Fax: +299 32 08 98 [email protected]

For further information please contact our Charter Department and/or check our homepage.

AIR ALPHA GREENLAND A/S

Company: Air Alpha Greenland a/s Phone: +299 94 30 04 P.O. Box 1 Fax: +299 94 34 00 DK-3952 Ilulissat Mobile: +299 54 33 04 [email protected] Airline code: GD

Aircrafts: Air Alpha Greenland a/s operates small helicopters. The fleet consists of:

1 Bell 206 Jet Ranger Max 4 passengers 6 Bell 222 U Max 9 passengers 1 AS 350 Max 5 passengers

Fields of operation: Domestic shuttle service in the Disko Bay and East Greenland. Charter flights. Tourist flights. Ambulance flights. Sling flights.

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ARCTIC UMIAQ LINE A/S Company: Arctic Umiaq Line a/s Phone: +299 34 99 00 P.O. Box 608 Fax: +299 34 99 49 DK-3900 Nuuk [email protected] (headquarters) [email protected] (booking) www.aul.gl Fare information and schedules: www.aul.gl

Vessels: 2 coastal vessels m/s Sarfaq Ittuk and m/s Sarpik Ittuk Max 270 passengers 4 regional vessels m/s Aleqa Ittuk Max 36 passengers m/s Aviaq Ittuk Max 36 passengers m/s Nukaaraq Ittuk Max 36 passengers m/s Najaaraq Ittuk Max 60 passengers 1 Cruise vessel m/s DISKO II Max 60 passengers

Fields of operation: Local sailings between South and North Greenland and in the area of South Greenland and the Disko Bay

Charter: To a limited extent the vessels can be chartered and used for excursions at a reasonable price.

AIR ICELAND Company: Air Iceland Phone: +354 570 30 30 Reykjavik Airport Fax: +354 570 30 01 101 Reykjavik [email protected] Iceland www.airiceland.is

Airline code: NY

Computer reservation and fare information: www.airiceland.is

Aircrafts: 6 Fokker 50 Max 50 passengers 3 Metro 23 Max 19 passengers 2 Twin Otter Max 19 passengers

Fields of operation: Scheduled and charter service between Iceland - Greenland v.v., Iceland - Faroe Islands v.v. and domestic within Iceland.

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City and airport codes arranged in alphabetical city order under North-, South-, West- and East Greenland and Denmark, Iceland and Canada.

EAST GREENLAND DENMARK

Ittoqqortoormiit OBY Heliport København/ CPH Flights operated by Air Alpha Copenhagen *

Kulusuk KUS Airport Flights from the west coast of ICELAND Greenland operated by Air Greenland. Reykjavik-Keflavik KEF Nerlerit Inaat Flights from Iceland by Air Iceland. Reykjavik city RKV CNP Airport Flights to CNP operated by Akureyri AEY Tasiilaq Air Iceland from KUS. CANADA AGM Heliport Flights operated by Air Alpha Iqaluit YFB Montreal YUL NORTH GREENLAND Ottawa YOW Aasiaat * JEG Airport

Ilulissat * JAV Airport * Operated by Air Greenland Pituffik * THU Airport

Qaanaaq * NAQ Airport

Qasigiannguit JCH Heliport Flights operated by Air Alpha

Qeqertarsuaq JGO Heliport Flights operated by Air Alpha

Upernavik * JUV Airport

Uummannaq * UMD Heliport

Qaarsut * JQA Airport

WEST GREENLAND

Kangerlussuaq * SFJ Airport

Maniitsoq * JSU Airport

Nuuk * GOH Airport

Sisimiut * JHS Airport

SOUTH GREENLAND

Kangilinnguit * JGR Heliport

Nanortalik * JNN Heliport

Narsaq * JNS Heliport

Narsarsuaq * UAK Airport

Paamiut * JFR Heliport

Qaqortoq * JJU Heliport

Alluitsup Paa * LLU Heliport

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05 0 2 L A U AN It was always majestic... M S now it has been crowned ' T N Ilulissat icefjord - E

A World Heritage 2004

Photo: Rolf Müller