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The main attraction is the Ilulissat Ice Fjord, a . 35 km from the city is a glacier constantly delivering icebergs into the fjord. The speed of the glacier has increased from 22 m/day in 2002 to 35 m/day in 2007 as a result of global warming. The fjord is 500 m deep, so the iceberg floats to Ilulissat where they hit a barrier, as the fjord is only 250 m deep at the mouth of Disko Bay. So here the icebergs get stuck until enough ice has melted so the iceberg can pass the barrier. As 8/9 of an iceberg is below sea level you'll see a lot of icebergs 20 to 30 m high. The fjord can only be reached by foot or boat (or by helicopter). It's a fairly easy walk from the city and after 1-2 km, you'll see the icebergs - an impressive sight. You may take a 3-4 hours boat trip from the harbour - also a recommended tour.
Knud Rasmussen Museum
Local historical museum, features exhibition of Knud Rasmussen, the famous Danish explorer.
Features paintings by Emanuel A. Petersen and other Greenlandic, Danish and Faroese artists.
Isfjordscenter
A museum and visitor centre with exhibits on surrounding ice, wildlife and human history in the area. There are marked hiking trails outside of the museum.
A health club and gym in the Danish tradition; right across from the soccer fields.
Offers many different types of excursions around Ilulissat, including helicopter tours and tours to the local settlements and the ice fjord. Child discounts are offered. Some tours are seasonal and weather dependent.
Tourist office that operates tours of varying lengths. From 1-5 hours or 2-10 days depending on the destination and method of transport. All tours are created for each group, so pricing varies. The company was founded in 2007 by experienced guides.
Offers many different types of tours in Ilulissat and the surrounding settlements. Helicopter tours are an option.
This tourist office charters many different types of tours including dog sled tours, boat tours, helicopter tours and cultural tours. There is also an option to attend a dog feeding hour with the local sled dogs.
Offers a Greenlandic style buffet with lots of seafood. There is also, unexpectedly, a room set aside for Thai cuisine. Take away food is available, prices start at DKK 85.
Cafe inside of the Cab-Inn. Serves muskox burger. Breakfast is included in the hotel stay.
c/o Hotel Arctic
This cafe has views of the Disko Bay's gigantic icebergs, and serves cakes, coffee and tea during the day, and dinner in the evening. The cafe turns into a bar after 22:00.
c/o Hotel Arctic
Restaurant with views of the Disko Bays gigantic icebergs. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant serves as much local food as possible, such as musk-ox, reindeer, Greenland halibut, arctic hare, ptarmigan, wolfish, mussels, sea urchins and redfish. Herbs are collected in the fells, including sheep sorrel, knot weed, mountain sorrel, lousewort, northern marsh yellers, common mouse ear and knotted pearlwort.
The world’s most northerly 4-star hotel with a 5 star conference centre and one of the largest hotel in town. On-site restaurant, café & bar. Free of charge shuttle bus to/from the airport and city center.
Hotel rooms are spacious with private bathrooms, each has its own TV. There are also some mini kitchens so that guests can cook their own food.
c/o World of Greenland
Small hostel in town. Breakfast is included, and is between 07:30 till 09:30. There are 43 twin rooms available.
Hotel Arctic
The igloo cabins are inspired by the classic Inuit igloo in shape and design but instead of ice they have an aluminum frame to insure comfortable and modern facilities like any other hotel room - but the atmosphere is totally different. The igloos are situated on the edge of the Ilulissat ice fjord with views of the Disko Bays gigantic icebergs. The Igloos are connected to the Hotel Arctic by a boardwalk on the cliffs.
Small shop in town where you can buy crafts, art and souvenirs made by local artisans.
A workshop in the town where you can buy different crafts that are made there, typically from fur and bone as well as stone.
You can walk around, or get a cab, if you're going to or from the airport, which is located a bit out of town. However, most hotels will pick up and drop off guests at the airport.
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