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The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.

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The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.

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Frequently asked questions by tourists in Greenland We have compiled useful information and good advise for your visit in Greenland in our list of Frequently Asked Questions. We also encourage you to get in touch with your travel agent (if applicable) for more specific details about practical considerations regarding your itinerary. What to bring and wear?

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As the saying goes, there is no bad weather – it is only a question of dressing properly. What to wear depends on the season, place, type and level of activity and the weather.When hiking in Greenland it is often good to think on bringing multiple layers, so you can adjust accordingly to temperature and weather. Take off layers when you are warm and put on layers when you are cold.In general we advise you to bring:Waterproof and breathable footwear with a good grip and support around your ankles. Many places in Greenland you will find yourself walking on rocks, gravel or dirt tracks. Proper footwear may be the difference between great and bad experiences.Rain- and windproof breathable clothing. Even on days with blue skies, the weather may change and the wind is almost always cool. A light and packable jacket allows you to wear it when needed.Warm clothing, to wear if the temperature changes.Warm and sheltering headwear. Your head is one of the main areas of warmth drain and should be covered in cold conditions. In high summer the sun can be very strong, and a hat or cap can come in handy.Gloves. To protect your hands on the water and chilly days.Sunglasses. The sun is very strong during summer and especially on the waterSunscreen for exposed skin. In summer the air may feel cool, but the sun still burnsMosquito net and repellent. Especially in July and August. If you are allergic to insect bites, you should bring antihistamine. Tipping and gratuityAll prices in Greenland include tips and gratuity.If you find the service at a restaurant or by a guide to be good, gratuity is appreciated. How much you wish to give is entirely up to you.Also feel free to express if the service exceeded your expectations, as this both encourages and makes the service provider conscious of what they are doing good. How should i behave when meeting locals in Greenland?

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The association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators, AECO, have produced an informative and comprehensive information about best practices for visitors to the Arctic. For more information about guidelines when visiting the Arctic you can visit the AECO website. How am I covered if I hurt myself or get sick?

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Are there places to shop in Greenland?

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PEOPLE & PLACESPeople in Greenland are generally welcoming and friendly, and most people will enjoy being photographed. However, always ask before taking a photo and always respect a “no” or a gesture signaling no.You are allowed to photograph in the public space, including photos of both the natural world, and public buildings.However, please be considerate when photographing in public, and note that some destinations, especially in the Disko Bay area in and around Ilulissat, see a lot of visitors every year. This may at times make locals a little less forthcoming when you ask about taking their photograph.WILDLIFEWhen photographing wildlife of any species and size do not disturb, frighten, approach, or feed the animal in order to try and make it respond or move. Be patient and enjoy the moment – and accept that most natural wildlife shots require the kind of good timing which does not always happen in the spur of the moment on a quick visit.OBJECTS & PLANTSAlso, leave everything in place where you find it, so please do not rearrange objects, plants or other features of the natural environment in order to get “the right shot”. The right shot is what is available in the context of the environment around you, and changing body position or camera angle is the wiser choice compared to physical intervention. Can I fly a drone in Greenland?

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I would love to visit your beautiful country, can you please help me realise my dream?(Answer applies to all unspecified destination-questions)1. Yes! Greenland is geographically very big, so we suggest you have a look at our how to get started and have a look at the different destinations and activities to do. That’s a good start. Once you get a more specific picture of where you want to go, what time of year and what you want to do, you can contact your local travel specialist or choose a provider in the town you wish to visit here.2. Please note that Visit Greenland is the national tourist board of Greenland: a non-profit corporation under the self-government of Greenland. We are not a tourist bureau and you cannot book your flights or tours at Visit Greenland, but here are places you can. We refer to local providers on our web page. I want to go to (insert town name) can I go there?

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We get many questions on specific activity inquiries. We have articles on each town here with links to the activity information for the specific town.Each destination-page on the website has related providers at the bottom you can contact for more information and booking. I plan to hike in Greenland, do you have any hiking tips for me?

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1. When hiking keep the basic precautions in mind.2. Unfortunately we do not sell hiking maps at the National Tourist Board, but to obtain hiking maps for Greenland, we will advise you to contact your local bookstore.3. You can purchase gas canisters and cartridges of butane at the local stores – Pilersuisoq or Pisiffik or the gas stations called Polaroil in every town and village in Greenland.4. You are allowed to camp in any site in Greenland as long as you are not camping right next to houses. Please respect the privacy of the locals. The only exception to this are protected areas, such as Taseralik in Sisimiut, Sermermiut in Ilulissat as well as the protected area around the Arctic station in Qeqartarsuaq.5. You can drink the water from flowing rivers while hiking in the nature. You don’t need purifiers to drink the water, as long as the waters are connected to a flowing river. For example, do not drink from a closed small lake. Should I be worried about polar bears and if so, is it possible to rent rifles for protection?1. One should always be cautious. Talk to the locals from where your hike starts. If a polar bear has recently been spotted, they would know. It is unlikely that you will see a polar bear but chances of encountering polar bears are more likely in the remote places of north and/or east Greenland. For summer hikers: there will still be ice floes coming from the North Pole, and polar bears tend to travel along the coast line following these.2. Destination East Greenland does rent out rifles. Contact them here.3. Final Guidelines for encounters with polar bears from the Ministry of Fisheries, Hunting and Agriculture4. Guide infographic: Encountering Polar Bears While Hiking in Greenland I want more information on Greenland and can you please send me brochures to?

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