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Greenland Travel Guide

Over 80% of Greenland is locked under a perpetual ice sheet, but during the summer the coast shrugs off its winter shroud and turns green. It's the ideal time for hiking the fjords, exploring Viking ruins and cruising iceberg-filled bays. Our Greenland guides will help you get the most out of visiting this extraordinary island.

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Planning your Greenland holiday

With only a short summer season to visit Greenland, use our guide with its inspiration, great advice and top tips to plan your trip, whether you choose a land-based or small-ship adventure.

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    Top Things to do in Greenland

    Vast and remote with incredible landscapes and ancient cultures, Greenland is an off the beaten track destination which is a fascinating place to explore.

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    Getting to Greenland

    There are no direct flights from the UK to Greenland with the majority going via Iceland or Copenhagen.

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    Best Time to Visit Greenland

    Over 80% of Greenland is locked under a perpetual ice sheet. It’s only the coastal fringes that escape the deep-freeze.

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    Six things you never knew about Greenland

    'When you've seen the world there's always Greenland' goes the old travellers' saying. Combining magnificent scenery and raw nature, Greenland offers something for everyone - discover more about this charming country.

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