Keflavik to Greenland

Keflavik

The world’s largest island, Greenland lies in the Arctic region on the North Atlantic Ocean. Featuring an Arctic climate with dry air and low humidity, the average temperature does not exceed 10°C to 20°C during summers and -50°C during winters. In North Greenland, the quaint town of Kangaatsiaq is close to a fjord that is about 150 km wide. Kayaking and sailing along with fishing are popular activities. Moreover, the sea surrounding this town is famous for humpback and minke whales. Another popular town in the northern region is Ilulissat. While massive icebergs surround it, hiking along its mountainous landscape is a popular activity. South Greenland is famous for its verdant landscape and hot springs. Narsarsuaq is among the popular villages on the island and it lies inside Tunulliarfik Fjord. It also houses medieval Norse ruins dating back to 10th century AD. Greenland’s National Park lies in the northeast region. Touted as the world’s largest park covering 972,000 square kilometres, its coastline stretches over 18000 km where tourists can spot whales, seals and sharks. It is home to polar bears, musk oxen and Arctic foxes. Nuuk is the island’s capital. The famed Public and National Library of Greenland is open for all. Café Esmeralda is among the most popular dining destinations in the city. A popular vegan restaurant here is Sarfalik. You can easily book a trip to Greenland and enjoy a comfortable stay with MakeMyTrip, offering great flight and hotel discounts.