Can you actually do a road-trip in Greenland?

Unfortunately no, according to Wikitravel. There is no road or rail system. The easiest way to get around Greenland is by plane, particularly Air Greenland. ... There are 150 km (90 mi) of roads in the whole country; 60 km (40 mi) of the roads are paved.

1. Can you drive around Greenland?
2. How do you travel around Greenland?
3. Is Greenland safe for tourists?
4. Are there any roads in Greenland?
5. Is it worth going to Greenland?
6. Is Greenland rich or poor?
7. What language do they speak in Greenland?
8. Can you take a ferry to Greenland?
9. What is the best time to visit Greenland?
10. Is Greenland expensive for tourists?
11. Why is Greenland so suicidal?
12. How many murders are there in Greenland?

Can you drive around Greenland?

Driving in Greenland is unlike anywhere else in the world. The longest road runs for about 51kms, there are no roads between towns, and there is no car ferry to transport your vehicle from one place to the next. You are therefore confined to a small area around each town.

How do you travel around Greenland?

When travelling domestically within Greenland, it is cheaper to go by boat than by plane or helicopter. The coastal ferry, Sarfaq Ittuk, travels all the way from Qaqortoq in the south to Ilulissat in the north, stopping off in all major towns and settlements along the way.

Is Greenland safe for tourists?

Greenland is not a place you have to worry about crime. According to the statistical website, Numbeo, Greenland rates as low for crime and high for safety.

Are there any roads in Greenland?

The transportation system in Greenland is truly an adventure. No roads, no railways – nature rules. ... There are only a total of 150 km of roads in the whole country and only 60 km of these are paved. The 6.2 km road in Qaqortoq is the longest single road that has been built since World War II.

Is it worth going to Greenland?

In short, Greenland is more fascinating and beautiful than I ever thought it would be. And while it's still much more “wild” and remote than some of the more popular destinations I've traveled to, Greenland is still quite tourist-friendly and easier to travel to than you probably think.

Is Greenland rich or poor?

According to the World Bank, Greenland is definitively high-income and has been since 1989. The average income per resident is about $33,000.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official languages of the island are Greenlandic (also known as Kalaallisut, an Inuit language belonging to the Eskimo-Aleut language family) and Danish (a Scandinavian, or North Germanic, language); English is also spoken. Paamiut (Frederikshåb), Greenland.

Can you take a ferry to Greenland?

There are no ferries to Greenland from other countries. The only way to arrive in Greenland by ship is to take a trans-atlantic cruise that incorporates Greenland. Within Greenland, Sarfaq Ittuk is the only passenger ferry.

What is the best time to visit Greenland?

The best time to go to Greenland is generally during summer months, just before it turns from green to completely white. However, it is the biggest island in the world, so there are variations throughout the seasons, especially when it comes to wildlife, flora and fauna.

Is Greenland expensive for tourists?

A vacation to Greenland for one week usually costs around kr9,938 for one person. So, a trip to Greenland for two people costs around kr19,876 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs kr39,752 in Greenland. ... If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down.

Why is Greenland so suicidal?

Several reasons are blamed for Greenland's high rate of suicide, including alcoholism, depression, poverty, conflict-ridden relationship with spouse, dysfunctional parental homes, etc. According to a report published in 2009, the suicide rate in Greenland increases during the summer.

How many murders are there in Greenland?

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