~ Top 10 Most Intriguing Sightseeing in Greenland ~

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Top 10 Most Intriguing Sightseeing in Greenland

Enjoy a vacation on the world's largest island and you can make your experience as unforgettable, as refreshing. Of course, Greenland is famous for its year-round snow-topped landscapes, as well as lush green woods, steep coastal cliffs, pristine blue bays with icebergs and plenty of other interesting sights to explore. The Top 10 most intriguing sightseeing in Greenland is next and it challenges you to explore the true colours of this giant island. From picturesque coastal villages with traditional multi-coloured houses, to pristine mountain landscapes and vistas with lots of snow and ice - prepare yourself for a really unforgettable and refreshing experience. Let's begin with the largest and capital city of Nuuk, which offers an abundance of striking sights to witness even during your arrival.


1. Nuuk
 


An airport is situated just next to the city's outskirts, while a huge marina offers a perfect fit to arrive with a boat, if you prefer the water. Another great idea is to begin a boat trip from Nuuk, which is also one of the best pastimes to explore the striking coastal scenery of the capital city. From huge green-topped rolling hills, to bare rocks and steep coastal cliffs - there are lots of intriguing sights to enjoy, especially during the polar day, which lasts for a long, long time. Then, explore the cityscape of Nuuk itself. It is a quite small city and, however, it is still the largest city on the island. The picturesque streets are edged by numerous historical landmarks such as the Art Museum and the Cathedral, while numerous traditional houses, villas and other lodgings help you to take a pick of the vast variety of places to stay.

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2. Narsaq
 


Within the southernmost portion of Greenland is situated a small scenic coastal village, which impresses through its striking green landscapes and crystal blue waterways. Actually, you can spot a multitude of icebergs and other pieces of ice floating over the vibrant blue waters, while a small size of this village offers a perfect fit to explore the cityscapes even for a day. It comes to the city of Narsaq which is famous for its coastal areas that look like an unsurpassed watery wonderland. And that's only from the one side. On the other side of the skyline you can spot numerous green mountains and rolling green meadows, which are just breathtaking. During the summer months you will definitely be seduced to enjoy all the outdoor adventures within the mountains, while the crisp summer air leaves your mind open and ready for more adventures.

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3. Boat Trip To The Ice Cap



A boat-trip to the ice cap is another fabulous adventure to enjoy during your sightseeing in Greenland, as well as adventure that will seduce you to bring a solid memory card for your camera. The ice cap is the ice sheet, which covers almost the entire surface of the island. Even most of the coastal areas are embraced by lots of ice sheets and so they are truly irresistible places to visit. A boat trip is a perfect choice to enjoy this adventure, because you can get really close, take a few panoramic pictures, and enjoy the giant floating pieces of ice sheet. This is due to the global warming, but try to forget for a while this global problem and just leave yourself to the sound of the ice caps that crash into the cold blue sea, as well as invigorating air temperature of about -10 degrees Celsius, the vistas of the natural conjunction colours... Everything is just blue and white, perhaps with all their nuances.

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4. Tasilaq



Tasilaq is one of the largest cities along the eastern coast of Greenland and so it is another tempting sightseeing spot to include in your trip list. Moreover, this city is a truly beautiful place to stay for a couple of days or even more and enjoy the splendid colours of eastern Greenland. The cityscapes with their colourful houses are situated over the rugged coastal rocks, while the coastal areas are often dotted by the white silhouettes of the icebergs. Fishing is a wonderful choice to spend a couple of hours or even more, while strolling around the streets is a wonderful choice to explore the splendid charm of Tasilaq. No matter your choice - all the activities are highlighted by awesome settings for leisure and relaxation.

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5. Disko Bay
 


If you enjoy a boat trip along the opposite, western, coast of the island, make sure to stop for a while in Disko Bay. The bay itself is one of the largest bays along the western coast of the island, while its gorgeous shores are dominated by steep rocks, green-topped cliffs and lots of ice. There are even huge floating pieces of ice and icebergs around the bay, while a network of waterways provide tempting settings to get inside the shores of the island and explore its pristine peaceful natural beauty. Some of the waterways are completely frozen and they are covered by ice caps, while others are best for boating, for example at sunset, when all the white and blue colours are sprinkled by a warm golden glow.

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6. Rocky Mountains
 


The Rocky Mountains in East Greenland are the next appealing site for boating, thanks to the dramatic rock formations. They are named "fjords" and they are created by the fusion of glaciers and mountains. They are created through such a huge period of history that they are more likely breathtaking historical formations, than unique natural resources. Looking at the fjords is a panoramic look at the history, while their natural beauty is an endless source of inspirations. Enjoy the colours, enjoy the mountain air, enjoy the scale of the rock formations and, again, a great idea is to have a solid memory card on the camera, because East Greenland is just picturesque.

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7. Turquoise Lake
 


During your boat trip or hiking adventure along the shores of Greenland you can spot another striking natural formation. Its name is a Turquoise Lake, which is created by the fusion of glacial meltwater and tall dark coastal mountains. The colours of the blue lake acquire a bit turquoise aura, thanks to the colour of the water in the ice cap that melts into the lake. The vistas are pretty impressive, especially when you keep in mind that the Turquoise Lakes are usually surrounded by giant almost vertical mountains, while their contrasting colours look like an imaginary natural border between the turquoise sky and the turquoise lake.

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8. The Northern Lights
 


When you look at the formless turquoise lakes, the giant darker mountains and the infinite blue sky with its countless formless clouds you may think that you look at the northern lights. Furthermore, Greenland is one of the best places in all over the world to observe the real astral phenomenon of the Northern Lights. It is also known as Aurora Borealis and it is created by the collision of magnetically charged particles. The result is a dancing harmony of illuminations with green, blue, azure, reddish, white and many other nuances. Aurora Borealis appears high in the night sky, while the best thing is that the polar night in Greenland continues for a quite long time. Another fabulous advantage is that the Arctic Circle passes right through the southern portion of the island and so you can enjoy awesome settings for an observation of the northern lights of Greenland.

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9. Qaqortoq



Qaqortoq is a large city in southern Greenland, which is an irresistibly beautiful place to spend your arctic vacation. Qaqortoq is famous for its vibrant cityscapes and exuberant colours of its houses, while the rocky terrain provides lots of impressive panoramic vistas to enjoy. The colourful facades of some traditional houses tower high over the skyline, because they are situated just at the top of the rocks. Other colourful houses are embraced by lush green meadows, while others scenically overlook the blue waters of the sea. The outdoor amusements are numerous as well.

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10. Fishing in Greenland
 


Well, there is no more appealing outdoor amusement, than fishing. Try fishing in Greenland and you can take advantage of truly unforgettable settings to enjoy your own lovely pastime. The enormous collection of waterways, bays and other pristine areas create countless opportunities for fishing, while fly fishing is something like the holiest religion of the water sports.


The green lands of Greenland are also covered by a wealth of white landscapes. They are created by the fusion of snow, ice, glaciers and icebergs, while a low air temperature alters the entire scenery with a truly invigorating factor. Greenland is just the largest island in the world, but it is also a perfect destination to escape from your everyday reality, as well as bustling noisy downtown of the big modern city. Instead, you will be transported to a place, where the unrivaled nature dominates every vista or corners of the landscapes. This unique fusion creates the Top 10 most intriguing sightseeing in Greenland. Enjoy them!