In Greenlandic language, the meaning of Ilulissat is icebergs.

Ilulissat has an attractive place at the opening of the 56-kilometre-long ice fjord which is packed with huge icebergs from Sermeq Kujalleq, which is the northern hemisphere’s most dynamic glacier. In Ilulissat town, which is also called Jakobshavn, 4500 individuals and at least 3500 sled dogs are currently living, which emphasizes the significance of the dog sled as a way of transportation even in a big modern municipality.

Ilulissat is actually one of the best place for me in Greenland. This is the only place in Greenland that I have seen much of icebergs, great formations of the icebergs will relax your mind and soul. I promise you, you will enjoy your time being here the way I enjoyed it especially for an asian traveler like me who grew up in a hot weather.:D

Southwards of the Ilulissat Icefjord is a different charming dwelling called Ilimanaq, Qhich is among the most dated dwellings in Greenland. A lot of Ilulissat’s tourist offices plan these tours. The harbour is packed with fishing trawlers and boats that denotes the huge significance of Ilulissat’s fishing. Tourism is an essential business for the municipality as well, and a good assortment of tours is offered wherein the emphasis is on the culture and nature.

Getting to Ilulissat is either by plane or by a ship. The Air Greenland offers flights to the town everyday from Kangerlussuaq’s international airport.  Arctic Line’s ships is available to for sea travel. You can also try a cruise ships like Costa Luminosa which always has a schedule for Greenland destinations.

Did you know? That the meaning of Ilulissat is Icebergs. No wonder why this place has tons and tons of Icebergs. The largest icebergs finish up getting stuck at a deepness of 225 to 250 metres at the opening of the ice fjord, and they don’t work free till the tide is adequately high or till they’re so worn down that the centre of gravity of the iceberg is modified. In 2004, the Ilulissat Icefjord was included into UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Do you want to see some of my great Panoramic Shots of Icebergs? I’m sure you will like those pictures. Come on! Don’t be shy! See all images here!

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