Guideline Type: Community & Research Station

• Ilulissat

  Ilulissat is a town of around 4700 people, right at the mouth of the UNESCO Icefjord, called Kangia in Greenlandic.

• Henningsvær

  A village bustling with life and energy, just 500 inhabitants call Henningsvær home. You are visiting for a short period – let our knowledge guide you.

• Reine

  Reine in Lofoten is arguably one of the most spectacular places you’re ever going to visit.

• Qeqertarsuaq

  Qeqertarsuaq, also known as Disko Island is the largest island in Greenland. The island is situated west of the central mainland of Greenland.

• Qasigiannguit

  Qasigiannguit is located on the southeastern part of Disko Bay and is surrounded by spectacular 450m high mountains behind the town.

• Aasiaat

  Aasiaat is located on a small island and is part of a larger archipelago that runs along the southern part of Disko Bay. The land of a thousand islands gives nature lovers many ways to discover Disko Bay.

• Ísafjörður

  Ísafjörður literally means Ice Fjord, which feels quite fitting during the winter months but maybe less so during the bright summers.

• Patreksfjörður

  Welcome to Patreksfjörður the place that prides itself on its amazing landscape, friendly community, local delicacies and rich history.

• Húsavík

  Húsavík in Skjálfandi Bay in North Iceland, is a town of just over two thousand people. It is considered the best place in Iceland to watch whales.

• Grímsey

  Grímsey is situated on the Arctic Circle 41 km off the north coast of Iceland. The island is 5.3 km2 in size and is formed by volcanic rock which in places creates beautiful basalt columns.

• Hrísey

  Hrísey is in the middle of the fjord Eyjafjörður and often referred to as the pearl of the fjord. It is Iceland’s second largest island, 7,5 km long and 2,5 km at its widest point in the south.

• Djúpivogur

  Djúpivogur has around 500 inhabitants and is the only Cittaslow village in Iceland. Cittaslow means that emphasis is put on local production, easy and calm lifestyle, and living in the now!

• Akranes

  Akranes was granted the status of a chartered township in 1942 and is now the largest  municipality in West Iceland, bustling with life and vitality.

• Grise Fiord

  The Inuktitut name for our community is Ausuittuq, which means “place that never thaws”.

• Pond Inlet

  The Inuktut name for our community is Mittimatalik, which has two competing origin stories. Some of us think it means “the landing place”, referring to a large rock on which ‘seagulls used to alight and from which they used to fish.’ Others believe it means “place where Mittima is buried.” No one knows who Mittima was or where he came from.

• Sisimiut

  Sisimiut is known for its will to do things its own way. It is the second largest town in Greenland with approximately 5,500 citizens. The town and its surrounding area have a rich history and boast archaeological ruins dating back more than 4,000 years. We are the adventure hub.

• Longyearbyen

  Although we locals live ordinary lives up here, you will soon see that this place is quite extraordinary. It takes years of experience to really understand it. You are visiting for a short period – let our knowledge guide you. We encourage you to do as the locals: respect wildlife, nature and each other!

• Seyðisfjörður

  Seyðisfjörður is a welcoming town booming with creativity and rich in history.

• Reykjanesbær

  Reykjanesbær is a young and dynamic community with a diverse and rapidly expanding population.

• Tasiilaq

  The largest town in Eastern Greenland is the gateway to pretty much every kind of experience Greenland offers.