Most of us have read the lore or been told stories of the Vikings and their formidable cunning, their warrior-natures and their many exploits; and in doing so know of their clever naming of Greenland to attract more settlers to what they secretly knew was an icy, frozen, “wasteland.”. For some of us, these stories may have now faded to dim legends in our minds turning the setting of these legends, Greenland itself, into a place shrouded in mystery and intrigue that we may value for its larger-than-life history, but never see as a vacation destination. If like us, you also fit this category, then no need to worry because now that we have traversed the ice, avoided the polar bears, and survived the food we’re here to show you how to conquer Greenland too!
Getting to Greenland requires decisive planning and flexibility as it is both expensive and remote. Being a large country by landmass with a small population, resources are limited overall meaning that there is less access to conveniences for those living there and even less access for tourists when compared to your average modern nation which makes this a destination where “winging it” would not be in your favor. That being said, a little planning goes a long way and you’re likely to find most of the creature comforts you need at the handful of shops available, just make sure to pack whatever speciality items you absolutely can’t live without!
