GREENLAND'S NORTHERN LIGHTS Auroras occur when solar protons and electrons hit the Earth’s magnetic field, creating a stunning display of multi- colored lights. In Greenland, the Northern Lights, typically green, white, and purple, can often be seen in September.
EXPLORING SVALBARD About 60% of Svalbard's mountains, glaciers, and islands are protected within seven national parks, including Forlandet and Nordvest-Spitsbergen. Visitors can find historical monuments like former whaling stations and burial grounds.
UUMMANNAQ , an island off Greenland's west coast, is one of the few places where Inuit still follow a traditional hunting and fishing lifestyle. Formerly known as Thule, it is home to about 1,200 Inuit, making it the second-largest town in North Greenland.
SVALBARD
GREENLANDIC CULTURE A visit to Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated town in Greenland, is a window into the daily life of a remote community where many inhabitants still
GREENLAND
hunt and fish to continue their traditional heritage.
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
THE KING OF THE ARCTIC A polar bear’s fur appears white but is actually transparent hair that creates this illusion; its skin is black. The optimal time
Ilulissat Icefjord, a tidal fjord and UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to Sermeq Kujalleq, one of the fastest and most active
to view polar bears in Spitsbergen is during May, June, and July.
glaciers in the world.
MANIITSOQ , a town of 2,500, is the gateway to stunning landscapes, fjords, and sharp-peaked mountains in West Greenland. A visit typically includes a stop at Eternity Fjord, one of Greenland's longest and most beautiful fjords.
ICELAND
MAMMOTH CLIFFS Approximately 110 bird
FAROE ISLANDS
species nest in the towering cliffs of the Faroe Islands. Cape Enniberg, which stands at 2,400 feet (754 m) high, is one of the highest cliffs in the world.
TASERMIUT FJORD Paddling and Zodiac excursions into the fjord
allow for closer connection with a landscape that is considered one of the most beautiful places in Greenland.
THE HEART OF THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
The quest for Far East trade routes ignited early explorers' passions and obsessions. Discover the great sea route at the top of the world.
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