Northern Greenland

The Far North of is sparsely inhabited and exceptionally cold. Even getting here is an achievement, and getting around is an exercise in planning, as the tourist infrastructure found in other parts of Greenland simply is not present here.

Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Northeast Greenland National Park and Qaanaaq.
, formerly known as Thule, in northern…
is home to the largest bird cliff, Apparsuit, and unique wildlife.
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Latitude of center
79.7° or 79° 42′ north
Longitude of center
-40.1° or 40° 6′ west
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Venetian—“Northern Greenland” goes by many names.
北格陵蘭Chinese
Norda GronlandoEsperanto
Groenlandia settentrionaleItalian
Groenlandia setentrionałeVenetian
“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.”

Greenland: Highlights

Learn more about Nuuk and Ilulissat.