As you reach the wild coastline of Northeast Greenland, you enter a world entirely dependent on ice and weather. The aim to make daily Zodiac trips or landings at some of the region's many remarkable sites:
On Clavering Island is an authentic hunter’s hut, offering insight into the challenging lives of Arctic hunters. The tundra is home to the mighty musk ox, one of the few places in the world where you might encounter these impressive, woolly herbivores weighing up to 400 kilos.
In Kejser Franz Josef Fjord and Kong Oscar Fjord, the solitude is profound, framed by imposing mountains and an otherworldly silence, with only a few scientists and Danish Sirius Patrol personnel nearby in remote Daneborg.
Blomsterbugten, “the Bay of Flowers,” and Ella O a paradise for hikers, surrounded by rugged cliffs, ice-choked waters, and striking icebergs, the bay reveals purple- and gold-streaked rock formations unique to the Arctic.
You delve deeper into the stunning Kong Oscar Fjord, seeking the perfect vantage point to witness one of nature’s most extraordinary phenomena—the total solar eclipse. This awe-inspiring event begins at 3:34 PM and graces the skies for 2 minutes and 17 seconds of totality. Including the partial phases, the entire eclipse experience spans around two unforgettable hours.
This particular eclipse is a rare opportunity, as total solar eclipses in the Polar Regions are uncommon. It’s a thrilling feeling to be among the few to experience the surreal combination of the Arctic’s dramatic landscapes and the fleeting magic of totality.
Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord system, showcases Greenland in a spectacular way, with peaks rising 2000 meters from the sea, beautiful scenery, and historical remnants of the Thule culture. In Ittoqqortoormiit, a remote settlement with approximately 350 inhabitants, you gain a glimpse into life 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle.
