Polar Adventure in Greenland

Traveling to Greenland is to discover a vast territory inhabited by less than 60,000 people. The largest island in the world is also the country with the lowest population density, with only 0.026 inhabitants per km². Its capital, Nuuk, is one of the smallest in the world with 17,136 inhabitants. It is a rugged and mountainous land, contrasted by the enormous polar ice cap at its center and an adventurous and welcoming people. From the desert landscapes of the Arctic in the far north to the Atlantic influences and lush sheep farms in the south, cultural and climatic diversity shapes the lives of Greenlanders. Hunting, fishing, and wireless Internet maintain their connection to their roots. Greenlanders live under the northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer, where dog sledding and skateboarding coexist. This exciting destination is ideal for travelers seeking adventure and cultural discovery.

Despite an apparent shyness, Greenlanders demonstrate great exemplarity in the quality of their hospitality, particularly with the famous tradition of "kaffemik." After a few exchanges, some locals will not hesitate to invite you to their homes to chat, tell you stories and other local legends over local delicacies. Undoubtedly, direct contact with this warm population is one of the best ways to discover the intimate side of the island.

Some travelers have a true passion for discovering the remains and routes taken by explorers who progressively discovered Greenland over the centuries. Among these adventurers are Erik the Red, who established a Viking colony in the south of the country around the year one thousand before mysteriously disappearing in the 15th century. Knud Rasmussen, nicknamed "the father of Eskimology," was the first to travel the icy lands by dog sled from Greenland to Alaska, passing through Canada, to meet Inuit communities in the 1920s. Paul-Émile Victor, who initiated the French Polar Expeditions founded in 1947, still offers the possibility of visiting his cabin in Quervain Bay today. And many other explorers have also left their mark on the history of this fascinating region!