- SismiutLearn More
The ancient and the urban meet up in the region's capital.
- KangerlussuaqLearn More
The gateway to Greenland and our adventure central.
- ItilleqLearn More
The Arctic Circle village.
- KangaamiutLearn More
The right blend of rugged heliskiing and small town life.
- ManiitsoqLearn More
The whale capital on the West Coast of Greenland.
- NapasoqLearn More
Remote and cosy coastal settlement life.
- SarfannguitLearn More
The trail village on the great Arctic Circle Trail.
- AtammikLearn More
A community with firm roots in fishing and hunting.
A cultural journey
For many people in Destination Arctic Circle, dogsledding is a way of life. For you, it is deep immersion in local culture and in the natural world around you. It is a classic Greenlandic activity, reaching back a thousand years, while remaining a vital part of the communities north of the Arctic Circle.
Going dogsledding means moving through a rough, stunning Arctic landscape in a surprisingly elegant way. And up here, on the Arctic Circle, you are only minutes away from remote backcountry trails once the dogs get going.
Once you engage drivers in a conversation about their dogs, you will see the flame of passion rising in them. This is not just work or play, this is the backbone of existence.
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Rough. Real. Remote. Summer Episode 1
Today we are bringing you the first of five episodes in the new series of “Rough. Real. Remote.” short adventure films from Destination Arctic Circle.
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New Adventure Film Series!
On Januar 7 we are launching a brand new series of “Rough. Real. Remote.” short adventure films from Destination Arctic Circle, but as a Christmas bonus we are giving you a sneak preview of the goodies with this exclusive trailer for the series.
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Greenland Outdoors
Jens-Pavia Brandt has a passion for exploring the vast backcountry around Kangerlussuaq by foot and kayak, and this love for the natural environment is the backbone of all the adventures offered by his company Greenland Outdoors.
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Meet the artists from Sisimiut
In the summer of 2012 Sisimiut Museum and Destination Arctic Circle present a living exhibition of contemporary art at Sisimiut Museum.
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ACR 2012 – Photos from Day 3
See photos from the final day of the 2012 Arctic Circle Race in Sisimiut.
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Everyday Adventurers – Part 1
Meet 21 year old Emilie Olsen and her three brothers Aka (13), Salik (15), and Aqqaluartaa (20) from Sisimiut, who literally grew up wearing skis.
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How to make Greenlandic Coffee
Heliskiing guide Arne shows snowboarding legend Stefan Gimpl how to make ‘Greenlandic coffee’ – a Greenlandic signature drink where each ingredient represents different elements of Greenland. And it tastes awfully good!
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ACR 2012 – Photos from Day 1
Enjoy a bunch of photos from our extended photo coverage of this year’s edition of the world’s toughest ski race.
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Episode 6 – Settlement Songs
We end Arne and Stefan’s epic winter journey with the heartwarming tale of settlement adventures in the village of Kangaamiut. A truly unique insight into everyday life in the Arctic.
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Episode 5 – Pristine Peaks
This time we mean business!
Arne and Stefan head into the huge, rugged Eternity Fiord backcountry for an epic day of peak to beach heliboarding and heliskiing. Truly inspiring stuff!
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Episode 4 – Rough Riders
Arne and Stefan hook up with the Støvlbæk Brothers snowmobiling crew for an epic day of riding in the huge Sisimiut backcountry.
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Episode 3 – Urban Arctic
The Arctic is more than deep backcountry and fierce outback, it is also vibrant, urban towns with street culture, art, and playful kids. In the “Urban Arctic” episode Arne and Stefan explore everyday life in Sisimiut, Greenland’s second largest town.
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Episode 2 – Dog Days
Arne and Stefan continue their exploration of Winter adventures along Greenland’s Arctic Circle and this time they meet 17 year old Mia and 70 year old Marius Olsen for a journey into the heart of dogsledding.
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Minicruise weekend in Maniitsoq from DKK 1,350
Head up from Nuuk to Maniitsoq on a weekend getaway and get up close and personal with playful humpback whales, visit large bird colonies, or explore the cosy town of Maniitsoq.
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Weekend getaway to Sisimiut DKK2,995
If you’re already in Nuuk, why not treat yourself to a couple of adventurous days in Greenland’s second largest town, Sisimiut.
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1 day heliskiing from Sisimiut
From Sisimiut we do one day trips to the alpine mountains northeast of town where a small glacier and a number of steep slopes are available. Or we can step things up a notch and head down to the rugged Itilleq mountains.
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Short and full day Kangerlussuaq dogsledding
Our dogsledding trips can be designed to meet your needs, and if you’re looking for that sweet mix of a day out sledding and the nights spent back at your comfortable accommodation this is the perfect choice.
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Expedition style dogsledding in Kangerlussuaq
On an overnight dogsledding trip like this you will get to know the basics of driving a sled, participate in everyday activities, and maybe even help in a hunt that supplies food for dinner. This way you get up close and personal with the Arctic.
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4-5 day seal hunt in Kangerlussuaq
For a truly unique product which combines traditional hunting culture with dogsledding adventures and a deep power in nature, head out onto Kangerlussuaq fiord with Amasa and Putsi on a 4-5 day seal hunt.
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2 day Sisimiut dogsledding adventure
On this tour, you are a part of the team and you will get up close and personal with local life as you help cooking, chopping ice, gathering snow for the coffee, packing the sled, and feeding the dogs.
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4 hour dogsledding adventure in Sisimiut
The tour goes to the elevated view point of Qiterlinnguaq, where you will find a peculiar cabin shaped like an UFO with 180 degree panoramic views of the Kangerluarsuk Tulleq fiord.
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2 hour introduction to dogsledding in Sisimiut
The tour goes to the foot of Niujarfik, a natural stop before the steep gradients northeast of Sisimiut, and before turning back you will have a short break and enjoy a hot drink.
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Full day dogsled ride in Sisimiut
A full day adventure out of Sisimiut is a breathtaking trip with numerous impressions of the winter landscape, and it is a dogsled ride through rugged terrain with steep mountainsides.
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Meet the sled dogs
Meet and pet the Greenlandic sled dog, while the guide and dog owner will tell you about dogsledding and its numerous advantages.
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Dogsledding the Arctic Circle Trail – big adventure
Riding the Arctic Circle Trail is a real Arctic expedition, but you do it in a controlled environment where you can safely test your personal limits. There’s simply no better way to get that true backcountry feeling.
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4 hour dogsledding in Kangerlussuaq
This adventure is the perfect extension of a dogsledding intro trip, and not only will you get a sense of Greenlandic life with dogsleds, you will also get a good sense of the rough backcountry surrounding Kangerlussuaq.
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2 hour dogsledding intro trip in Kangerlussuaq
The dogsled driver lets you experience the true Greenland the way the locals have done it for centuries. Do not miss out on this great little adventure. It’s the perfect distillation of all things Greenlandic.
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2 day dogsledding in Kangerlussuaq
On this 2-day trip, your driver will take you out on the Kangerlussuaq Fjord before ascending the terrain of the surrounding mountain sides. In this area you are all alone, surrounded by the magnificent Greenlandic nature.
Dogsledding in Western Greenland is only allowed above the Arctic Circle and this has made our communities in Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq the southernmost destinations for practicing one of the oldest, strongest, and emotionally invested activities in the country. In Sisimiut dogsledding goes hand in hand with coastal fishing and hunting, and your drivers out here are often hunting for subsistence or fishing from small boats when not out dogsledding. The terrain around town is mountainous and has good climbs, long descends, and lots of views from high up above the fiords. Kangerlussuaq dogsledding is all about the huge, wide expanse of the fiord, and about backcountry hunting. Weather in here is unbelievably stable, sunny, and cold, and it makes for crisp, clear days of great driving. And if you’re looking for more in-depth knowledge about dogsledding and everyday life with sled dogs around the Arctic Circle hop over to our themed mini-site ilovedogsledding.com to learn more about this great tradition of ours.
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