Towns & Settlements

Photo: Filip Gielda

Explore the vibrant tapestry of towns and settlements in East Greenland. Nestled between ice-capped peaks and the azure Arctic Ocean, these communities are a harmonious blend of ancient traditions and modern life. Each town tells a unique tale, echoing with stories of ancestral Inuit hunters, pioneering spirits, and the rhythms of daily Arctic life. Venture beyond the well-trodden paths and discover a world where culture, history, and nature intertwine in the most mesmerizing ways. East Greenland awaits, with its towns and settlements as the heartbeats of this vast, icy expanse.

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Right above beautiful Tasiilaq and it’s stunning view to the mountains. Photo by Philipp Mitterlehner - Visit Greenland
Tasiilaq

Tasiilaq

Winter in Tiilerilaaq - Photo by Aningaaq Rosing Carlsen - Visit Greenland
Tiilerilaaq

Tiilerilaaq

View over Isertoq with the Ice cap in the backdrop. Photo by Visit East Greenland
Isertoq

Isertoq

Right above beautiful Tasiilaq and it’s stunning view to the mountains. Photo by Philipp Mitterlehner - Visit Greenland
Nerlerit Inaat

Nerlerit Inaat

An aerial view of Kuummiut in East Greenland seen from an Air Zafari flight.
Kuummiut

Kuummiut

Areal view of Kulusuk Island. Photo by Norris Niman - Visit Greenland
Kulusuk

Kulusuk

Ittoqqortoormiit Aerial - Photo by Jason Charles Hill - Visit Greenland
Ittoqqortoormiit

Ittoqqortoormiit

Sermiligaaq. Photo by Visit East Greenland
Sermiligaaq

Sermiligaaq

Each abandoned settlement stands as a poignant testament to the resilience of Greenland’s earliest inhabitants, while iconic landmarks narrate the region’s profound history and cultural evolution. Navigate through these forgotten realms, and let the allure of East Greenland’s hidden treasures beckon you deeper into its enigmatic embrace. Here, amidst the silence and the vastness, stories of the past wait to be retold. Dive into a journey of discovery, where each step takes you closer to the heart of Greenland’s bygone eras.

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The Ice Camp during winter. Photo by Aningaaq Rosing Carlsen - Visit Greenland
Pupik – Ice Camp

Pupik – Ice Camp

Rusty 4WD at old military base, Ikateq. Photo - Reinhard Pantke , Visit Greenland
Ikateq / Bluie East Two

Ikateq / Bluie East Two

Tasiilaq’s “Flower Valley” in full autumn bloom. Photo by Philipp Mitterlehner - Visit Greenland
Flower Valley Tasiilaq

Flower Valley Tasiilaq

Birds view to Bluie East Two at Ikateq. - Photo by Philipp Mitterlehner - Visit Greenland
Ikateq – The Abandoned Settlement

Ikateq – The Abandoned Settlement

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Rocky stream in Ittoqqortoormiit. Photo - Nicole Franken , Visit Greenland
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Mountain range i Ammassalik area. Photo by Filip Gielda - Visit East Greenland
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Dare to Discover Contrasts

From the raw Arctic landscape to the warm Inuit culture, from midnight sun to northern lights. East Greenland is full of contrasts.

Photo: Jason Charles Hill – Visit Greenland

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Disconnect from digital life. Rediscover the connection with yourself, nature, and the people around you in East Greenland.

Photo: Jason Charles Hill – Visit Greenland