Fly into the only airport, Nuuk Airport (GOH), located just north of Nuuk. Flights are not cheap and usually have to connect though Iceland or Denmark. There are no direct U.S. flights to Nuuk.
Take a passenger boat to Nuuk and coast-hop among cities like Narsaq, Maniitsoq and Sisimiut. It is truly the only way to get around the country.
Rent a car to scoot around the city of Nuuk.
Come for the Nuuk Marathon in August. Also called the Artic Marathon, this race features a mini-marathon for young runners as well.
Go on a dog sledding adventure during the prime season for this sport, from the end of February through the end of September.
See the Midnight Sun. Here, this phenomenon is best seen from May until July in the northern regions of Greenland, although you can view it from Nuuk.
Visit the world's largest glaciers to the north by boat.
Know that Nuuk offers few accommodations for travelers. Prices for local hotels range from $200 to $300 a night, although you can get a cheap price in off-peak times.
Understand that local hotels do not have Internet reservations systems, although you can email or call for more information on booking cheap accommodations.
Book far in advance if you're coming for the Snow Festival in March. Here, contestants from all over the world use a three-by-three meter cube of snow to create stunning snow sculptures in a unique competition.
To book accommodations, contact Nuuk Tourism at 011 (+299) 32 27 00 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). (If calling outside the United States or Canada, call 00 (+299) 32 27 00.)
