Insight / Greenland

Wild Glamping in Greenland

Greenland rewrites the very definition of remote, pushing you to dig deeper into your own strength and fortitude, and to become wonderfully at ease with utter solitude. It's no spa break, but if you embrace the unknown, you will return fully refreshed, renewed and ready to see the world in a new light.

Wild Glamping in Greenland

Greenland rewrites the very definition of remote, pushing you to dig deeper into your own strength and fortitude, and to become wonderfully at ease with utter solitude. It's no spa break, but if you embrace the unknown, you will return fully refreshed, renewed and ready to see the world in a new light.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore Greenland’s vast Arctic wilderness of fjords, icebergs and wildlife
  • Stay at Nomad Greenland’s intimate glamping camps in Saqqaq and Kiattua
  • Arrive by boat or helicopter, immersing you instantly in the elemental landscape
  • Hike, kayak and sail through pristine terrain, spotting whales and drifting ice floes
  • Experience local traditions, from sled dogs to fishing and cooking with Greenlandic fishermen
  • Unwind in fjord-side hot tubs or Arctic waters beneath dramatic northern skies

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore Greenland’s vast Arctic wilderness of fjords, icebergs and wildlife
  • Stay at Nomad Greenland’s intimate glamping camps in Saqqaq and Kiattua
  • Arrive by boat or helicopter, immersing you instantly in the elemental landscape
  • Hike, kayak and sail through pristine terrain, spotting whales and drifting ice floes
  • Experience local traditions, from sled dogs to fishing and cooking with Greenlandic fishermen
  • Unwind in fjord-side hot tubs or Arctic waters beneath dramatic northern skies

When to Go

Nomad Greenland operates seasonally from June to September, which is a great time to see the Midnight Sun in early summer and the Northern lights from mid-August.

Best For

Due to Nomad Greenland's isolated position among the floating icebergs and serene wilderness, this experience is best suited for guests who enjoy the exhilaration of going off-grid with no fixed itineraries and have a level of fitness that'll get them across the terrain.

How to get There & Around

To arrive at Kiattua Camp, fly to Nuuk Airport. For Saqqaq Camp, fly to Ilulissat. From these airports, you'll be escorted by a member of the Nomad Greenland team to your accommodation.

Discover Greenland's Wilderness

There’s an old saying, “when you’ve seen the world, there’s always Greenland”. But instead of waiting, make Greenland your next destination, and go off-grid with Nomad Greenland. They’ll take you far beyond the edges of the map, going deep into a raw and untamed wilderness, where the familiar laws of nature and scale are rewritten before your eyes.

Who are

Nomad Greenand

Pioneering the way into this vast landscape is Nomad Greenland, founded by husband-and-wife duo Jon and Anika. Their bespoke glamping camps – one in Saqqaq, beside a charming Greenlandic fishing village, and another in Kiattua, encircled by towering fjords – serve as intimate bases for intrepid travellers venturing into this northern frontier.

Days here are shaped by the land itself. Even arrival feels elemental – by boat across dark seas or by helicopter over icy peaks and knife-edged ridges, the landscape shifting and folding like something freshly carved from stone.

This camp is best for those who want to experience sumptuous luxury while discovering the Arctic’s cultural activities.

A gentle introduction into the rhythms of Arctic life is what sets Saqqaq apart. Located beside a charming Greenlandic fishing village, the camp offers ten guests the chance to unwind in generously sized, warmly heated tents with private en-suite bathrooms offering steaming hot showers. Each tent boasts heated blankets and interiors thoughtfully crafted for both warmth and charm, ensuring cosiness throughout the coldest Arctic nights. Outside, the vast landscape awaits: glaciers tumble to the sea, whales breach in the bay, and a colourful village glows along the coast. At Saqqaq prepare to become intimately connected to the stories, skills, and daily life of Greenlandic communities, with experiences that reveal the deep ties between people and the land.

This camp is best for those who want to experience sumptuous luxury while discovering the Arctic’s cultural activities.

SAQQAQ

WHERE INUIT SPIRIT MEETS ICE

A gentle introduction into the rhythms of Arctic life is what sets Saqqaq apart. Located beside a charming Greenlandic fishing village, the camp offers ten guests the chance to unwind in generously sized, warmly heated tents with private en-suite bathrooms offering steaming hot showers. Each tent boasts heated blankets and interiors thoughtfully crafted for both warmth and charm, ensuring cosiness throughout the coldest Arctic nights. Outside, the vast landscape awaits: glaciers tumble to the sea, whales breach in the bay, and a colourful village glows along the coast. At Saqqaq prepare to become intimately connected to the stories, skills, and daily life of Greenlandic communities, with experiences that reveal the deep ties between people and the land.

This camp is best for those who want to experience sumptuous luxury while discovering the Arctic’s cultural activities.

KIATTUA

SILENCE AMONG GIGANTUAN FJORDS

Going beyond the ordinary with a sense of exhilarating adventure is what defines Kiattua. Accessible only by boat or helicopter from Nuuk, it is 80 kilometres from Greenland’s capital and surrounded by towering fjords. Kiattua feels every bit like an expedition base, yet surprises guests with comforts rarely found in such remote wilderness. Spacious tipi-style tents feature reindeer hides, heating, and soft duvets for a cosy retreat.

Kiattua is best for those who want to go into the unknown, testing limits with activities in some of the most challenging landscapes on the planet.
Kiattua is best for those who want to go into the unknown, testing limits with activities in some of the most challenging landscapes on the planet.

It’s easy to fall into the rhythm of camp life, where mornings begin with coffee brewed over an open flame before heading out with expert guides for your daily dose of adventure. You might lace up your boots for a hike to the summit of Uumannag, towering at 1170 metres with panoramic views of fjords and ice. Or meet the island’s iconic sled dogs – noble, powerful and vital to Arctic survival – and learn their centuries-old craft.

Lunch might be a hands-on affair with local fishermen, casting nets into still waters before cooking up fresh catch over a live fire on a secluded shoreline. Take to the sea and sail to witness humpback, mink and fin whales breaching through the icy surface, or kayak between drifting ice floes to forage for wild mussels and cod. You could slow the pace with a wander around Ilulissat Icefjord Centre and learn about a heritage that stretches almost beyond memory.

Activities

at the Camps

It’s easy to fall into the rhythm of camp life, where mornings begin with coffee brewed over an open flame before heading out with expert guides for your daily dose of adventure. You might lace up your boots for a hike to the summit of Uumannag, towering at 1170 metres with panoramic views of fjords and ice. Or meet the island’s iconic sled dogs – noble, powerful and vital to Arctic survival – and learn their centuries-old craft.

Lunch might be a hands-on affair with local fishermen, casting nets into still waters before cooking up fresh catch over a live fire on a secluded shoreline. Take to the sea and sail to witness humpback, mink and fin whales breaching through the icy surface, or kayak between drifting ice floes to forage for wild mussels and cod. You could slow the pace with a wander around Ilulissat Icefjord Centre and learn about a heritage that stretches almost beyond memory.

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