Visit UNESCO site Ilulissat in the Disco Bay, Greenland

Ilulissat - the capitol of the Disco Bay
Ilulissat means icebergs and refers to the Icefiord very close to the town of Ilulissat. Ilulissat is the center of the Disco Bay in North-West Greenland and it is a great place to spend your summer og winter holiday in Greenland.
Ilulissat lies only 30 minuttes walk from the UNESCO site Ilulissat icefiord and icebergs are off course the main attraction, however Ilulissat has a lot more to offer.
There are approximately 5,500 inhabitans in Ilulissat and more than double of of sledge dogs. The town is a great starting place for shorter or longer sledge tours in the beautiful area - on a longer sledge tour you can even experience driving on the Ice Cap.
Read more about the UNESCO site Ilulissat Icefiord here
Travel packages to Ilulissat in Greenland:

Hannibals house - settlement tour (guidet tour)
The Diskobay is a unprecedented paradise, so prepare yourself for an unforgettable travel in a traditional fishing and hunting society. Hiking trips in amazing landscapes, lots of ice, sailing trips and quiet atmosphere in settlements. A unique and very special part of this trip is a week stay in the small settlement of Saqqaq - in the house of Hannibal and Amalie. More details

Greenland from south to north in one! (guidet tour)
This is one of our most beloved itineraries for those who wish to join a group with travel guide - and get to see almost all the major sights in Greenland. Includes the wonderful Ice Camp Eqi! More details

Bestseller: Sun, summer and lot’s of ice
Get close to the Greenland Ice Cap and huge icebergs in the Disco Bay in the magical glow of the midnight sun. You travel on your own but with help from our local partners. A tour where you can really settle down and choose from the variety of activities and excursions of your choice. More details

Dream vacation in the Disco Bay - with Ice Camp Eqi
A very popular tour if you are dreaming about exploring remote areas, calving glaciers and huge icebergs - and spend the night in comfort. On this tour you first visit Kangerlussuaq, where you might be lucky to see musk oxen and most definitely the ice cap. The adventure continues in Ilulissat which offers a wide range of fantastic experiences and the world-famous icefjord. You also stay in Ice Camp Eqi and a small village, Rodebay, with only 41 inhabitants. More details

The Classic Golden Triangle - 2 days at coastal ship
This is one of our belowed itineraries for travelers who prefer to travel without tourguide. I takes you to three very popular sites in Greenland. The Inland Ice Cap in Kangerlussuaq, the great historical town of Sisimiut and the UNESCO site Ilulissat Icefiord in the Discobay. You are not completely on your own - our partners welcomes you in each town. More details

Greenland getaway from Iceland
4 amazing days with the best of Ilulissat! A perfect getaway from Iceland and a perfect way of combining Iceland and Greenland. On top you get the opportunity to experience the spectacular icefjord in Ilulissat and the thousands of sleddogs hauling from the hillside. More details

Zoom in on snow and ice in the Disco Bay
This wonderful winter trip sets off with 3 days in Kangerlussuaq, which is situated only a few hours drive from the ice cap. Experience wild musk oxen and check out the ice cap! The trip continues northwards. Clear polar nights, northern lights, and lots of crispy ice. Ilulissat is situated by the famous Kangia Glacier which produces 20 million tons of ice every day. Dogsledding is a must! More details

Dogsled trip in Disco Bay for the adventurous
Are you looking for winter adventure and dogsledding in Greenland? The silence is overwhelming, and the horizon never seems to end. 4 days with dogsledge - the rest of the days are at your disposal. You stay at Hotel Arctic****. More details