{"id":6703,"date":"2025-12-11T14:20:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baltictravelcompany.com\/blog\/?p=6703"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:20:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:20:50","slug":"travel-to-greenland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baltictravelcompany.com\/blog\/index.php\/greenland\/travel-to-greenland\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect When You Travel to Greenland: Discovering the Arctic\u2019s Best-Kept Secret"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve always wanted to travel to Greenland or are busy packing for your first ever visit, it\u2019s difficult to envisage what this incredible country will look and feel like, whether you\u2019re dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights<\/a> in the depths of the Arctic winter or are planning whale watching and hiking during the midnight sun.<\/p>\n

In reality, no two Greenland travel<\/a> experiences are identical, because the world’s largest island offers massive diversity. It is packed with historic settlements, jaw-dropping landscapes, fascinating heritage sites, and a backdrop that changes dramatically between the seasons.<\/p>\n

To help inspire your travel plans and ensure you’ve included all the best activities and excursions in your itinerary, we’ve shared some facts and secret stop-offs recommended by the team here at the Baltic Travel Company.<\/p>\n

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1. Greenlandic Husky Sledding Is Safe, Ethical and Valuable to the Local Economy<\/h2>\n

In many holiday destinations, guests are understandably reluctant to try activities involving animals, with concerns that animals used for rides are poorly treated. This should never be a consideration in Greenland, where visitors are encouraged to use local providers and husky sleds as much as they wish!<\/p>\n

Huskies aren\u2019t just for fun; they’re working dogs that are an integral part of modern-day life and the heritage of Inuit culture. There have been huge efforts to protect this unique breed, which is actually the Greenlandic sled dog rather than a husky, and the traditions it represents.<\/p>\n

Tours are an amazing way for travellers visiting Greenland<\/a> to fly over the snow-covered countryside in the winter, with expeditions widely available from destinations like Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq. There are also options to book Greenland Northern Lights<\/a> chases, and opportunities to meet sled dogs and their mushers to learn about their special working relationship.<\/p>\n

2. Seeing the East Greenland Fjords by Boat Is an Unforgettable Experience<\/h2>\n

We organise varied Greenland cruises<\/a> and packages with boat trips, and our advice is to take to the water at least once if you’re heading to East Greenland. The perspective of seeing mountains soaring out of the water and reaching as high as a skyscraper is genuinely astonishing. You\u2019ll find that:<\/p>\n