Huge glaciers "calve", which is a term for when icebergs break off from the glaciers and float out into the coastal waters, in this stunning berg-strewn part of shoreline in Disko Bay, making it deservedly Greenland's most visited region and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. If you're fortunate enough to arrive at the proper time, this is the ideal location to see this breathtaking natural wonder. It may be observed from land, unlike other ice fjords in Greenland.

The enormous Sermeq Kujalleq glacier feeds into the bay and flows at a pace of roughly 25 meters (82 feet) per day. It is more than five kilometers wide and one kilometer thick. Prepare yourself for breathtaking scenery and nature at its most majestic. Disko Bay is remarkable for its historical value as the location of Erik the Red's colony in 985 CE. Visit the Emanuel A. Petersen Art Museum in Ilulissat to view the collection of Greenland paintings.

A close encounter with whales is one of the most popular activities for tourists in Greenland. Since some whales are active year-round near Greenland, you might have the opportunity to view them numerous times while you're there. Greenland prides itself on having only free and wild animals in its waters, so Greenland’s whales are free to swim wherever the krill and schools of fish lead them. Particularly in the Disco Bay and close to Paamiut, Nuuk, Aasiaat, Uummannaq, Kulusuk, and Tasiilaq.

June and July are often the ideal months for iceberg cruising and whale watching along the magnificent coastline because most of the fjords melt by May. Operators like Disko Line and Greenland Adventures offer tours that often depart from cities like Qeqertarsuaq, Nuuk, and Aasiaat. Humpback, minke, and fin whales are the most common whales seen, but blue, killer, narwhal, beluga, sperm, and pilot whales have all been observed on occasion. It takes patience, but it pays off nicely.

With a population of about 16,000, Nuuk, Greenland's capital and administrative center, is very well-liked by tourists because of the Greenland National Museum. Its collections of kayaks, carvings, hunting gear, and Viking artifacts provide a vivid picture of life here from the town's earliest times.

Some of the facial tattoos and color variations of the clothing material are still visible on the 500-year-old mummies of women and children, which were discovered in 1978. Regular geology and artistic displays are also held in the museum. The Godthb Fjord, one of Greenland's most picturesque places, can be seen on trips that leave from Nuuk, and the atmospheric buildings of the old colonial harbor definitely worth visiting.

If possible, you should not miss the northern lights, which are frequently referred to as "the biggest light show on earth," while you are in Greenland. Make sure to travel in the winter if you're planning a trip just to view the aurora borealis.

The Northern Lights are visible in a dark sky only, and they are year-round. Depending on where you are in Greenland, the ideal time to see them is from the end of September until March or April. During the winter, there are guided tours to see the northern lights in Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut, and Ilulissat. Greenland trips to see the northern lights have grown in popularity recently. You may take a nonstop flight from Copenhagen, Denmark to Kangerlussuaq, where you can frequently see the Northern Lights. Throughout Greenland, one can see the Northern Lights. The best views are seen in Qaqortoq (south), Ittoqqortoormiit (east), and Kangerlussuaq (west).

Although there are hot springs all around Greenland, the ones on the isolated island of Uunartoq have the ideal temperature for bathing. You can immerse yourself in this small pool formed by the fusion of three naturally warm springs while being surrounded by icebergs and breathtaking mountain peaks.

East Greenland and the Disko Islands both have a number of hot springs, but South Greenland is the only location where the hot springs have been dammed up. The only heated outdoor spa in Greenland is located on an uninhabited island between Qaqortoq and Nanortalik. These hot springs are made up of three smaller springs that combine to form a sizable tub. Since the water is always comfortable for soaking in this naturally heated outdoor spa, visitors can come all year long and in any weather. On Disko Island itself, there are literally thousands of springs, and there are also about a hundred or so more on the easterly side of Greenland.

The Qaqortoq Museum, housed in an 1804 building that formerly served as the Julianehb colony manager's residence, features relics from the Dorset, Thule, and Norse cultures, each with its own exhibits and interpretation. Qaqortoq Museum is housed in the town’s oldest building, a black-tarred colonial administrator’s building.

Harpoons, kayaks, and an authentic replica of a peat hut are among the artifacts that particularly well depict Norse history. A replica of a umiac, a traditional Greenland boat, is also featured. The exquisitely reconstructed "Blue Room" and "Red Room", where the explorer Knud Rasmussen and the aviator Charles Lindbergh, respectively, stayed, are located on the top level. There is an old turf hut outside, so you get to see how Greenlanders lived before the Danes decided to modernize Greenland in the ’50s.

A number of Viking ruins still standing in the southern region of the nation from before they eerily and mysteriously vanished from it. Visit these ruins to see how settlements held on for hundreds of years before eventually vanishing from the map.

The remains of Eric the Red's 1,000-year-old Norse colonies are among the most well-liked sights to view in southern Greenland. Around 5,000 Norsemen are thought to have resided in all of Greenland at one time. The reason for the communities' demise is yet unknown. A trip to the locations of the ruins is a fascinating look back into the lives of these hardy gatherers and hunters. The Hvalsey Fjord Church, the oldest in Greenland and a must-see, and Brattahlid near the town of Qassiarsuk can both be reached by boat in 20 minutes from the Narsarsuaq international airport.

Different Inuit groups have inhabited Sermermiut for over 4,000 years. Sermermiut is the best location for a settlement in the harsh and merciless nature of Greenland because of the abundance of wildlife in the area and the fact that the entire area is protected by enormous hills.

This ancient Eskimo community, which was initially discovered at the beginning of the 20th century, is located about two kilometers from the town of Ilulissat and has some of the best-preserved examples of indigenous Eskimo cultures in the Arctic. Even though the old settlement has been abandoned, you may still see remnants of its 2,000+-year-old inhabitants. It takes around an hour to walk from Sermermiut. To reach the Icefjord, continue traveling south on the boardwalk for a further 1.2 kilometers after leaving Ilulissat's town center. The Ilulissat Museum features artifacts discovered at the site.

Boats are the best way to see most of Greenland, whether you take a quick afternoon cruise among the icebergs to a glacier or a multi-day excursion into the bays and fjords. The majority of these massive ice cliffs can only be seen from the sea, and as boats are such an essential component of daily life in Greenland, there will always be possibilities for sea excursions.

Small excursion boats have the benefit of having no set itinerary, so in addition to seeing glaciers and icebergs, you might also encounter animals like an eagle guarding her nest and waterfalls. You can also take a longer, multi-day trip to see more of Greenland's attractions, or you can join Greenlanders on one of the many ferries that travel between the small coastal ports to get a sense of local life. Contrary to cruises made specifically for tourists, Sarfaq Ittuk runs boats that are used for local transportation, giving you the opportunity to mingle with Greenlanders.

In the winter, the most common mode of transportation in Greenland is dog sledding. In addition to being a mode of transportation, it is a lot of fun. A tour by dogsled or a snowmobile adventure is the greatest way to discover the nation's distinctive natural environment while there is snow on the ground. Without a doubt, exploring the wild landscape is one of the top things to do in Greenland.

Naturally, dogsled tours and snowmobile excursions take place during the winter. In Greenland, February to April is the ideal period to experience dog sledding. Dog sledding is only available in the summer on the Lyngmark glacier on Disko Island. Disko Bay, Tasiusaq fjord, Qaanaaq, and Thule are some of the most sought-after destinations for exploration. All around Greenland, there are a lot of travel businesses that provide excursions for various price ranges.