#Arctic Wildlife

Often overshadowed by other destinations nearby, Greenland is an amazing country to visit. But when should you go and what do you do there?

On a Greenland cruise with Hurtigruten, voyagers will get an authentic experience with the ancient culture and stunning wildlife. In a land dominated by ice sheets, there are limitless natural attractions. Check out these fascinating facts about the world's largest island:

The Fram II expedition: A sensational adventure in northern Greenland Legendary explorer Otto Sverdrup and his crew made the Fram II expedition one of the most fruitful expeditions in history.

Every year, our ships sail in the wake of great explorers across the icy waters of the Fram Strait.

Dive in and Learn All About the Greenland Sea How much do most people know about the Greenland Sea? Perhaps it’s obvious that because a lot of it is within the Arctic Circle it’s going to be cold and probably full of icebergs.

Greenland’s northernmost point is just 708 km away from the North Pole and forms part of the Arctic Circle. While the noun Arctic refers to that geographical area, ‘arctic’ is also widely recognised as an adjective to describe something as ‘extremely cold’. With that in mind, Greenland’s climate can definitely be described as arctic.