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PolarQuest guide Sven Lidström: Research and Adventures in Greenland
Discover Sven Lidström’s fascinating research and adventures at Summit Station, one of the world’s most remote research stations, on the Greenland Ice Sheet.
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Brattahlid: A journey back in time to Erik the Red's Greenland
The legendary Viking Erik the Red, known for naming Greenland, also established one of history's most remote settlements.
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Film from an expedition in East Greenland and Sermilik
In this video you get a unique insight into the majestic and untamed wilderness around the Sermilik Fjord in East Greenland.
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A film from Sermilik – one of the world's most beautiful places
Discover the Sermilik Fjord – a natural paradise with majestic glaciers, icebergs, and crystal-clear waters. Watch our film!
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Tunniit - lines of tradition
Tunniit – the Inuit equivalent of what we usually call face and body tattoos – originates from ancient traditions and holds both spiritual and cultural significance.
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Discover the scenic Westman Islands
One of our trips to East Greenland and the magnificent Sermilik Fjord includes a full day excursion to the scenic Westman Islands. It's also one of the best places in the world to see puffins.
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7 reasons to visit the Sermilik fjord
In this blog post Gunilla Lindh tells you why you should visit what she considers to be one of the most beautiful places in the world - the Sermilik Fjord.
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The Story of the Greenlandic Qajaq
The Qajaq has been an important survival tool for Inuit for centuries, developed for navigating icy waters and hunting.
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Traditional Greenlandic food
Traditional Greenlandic food is strongly influenced by the Arctic environment. Hunting and fishing are important sources of food.
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The Greenlandic National Dress
Före europeiskt inflytande tillverkade inuiterna kläder av skinn från djur som säl, isbjörn och ren för uppvärmning och isolering beroende på var de bodde.
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5 whale species you may encounter in Disko Bay
As many as 16 different whale species can be seen in the Greenlandic waters.
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The enchanting Disko Bay
Dånet från kalvande glaciärer överröstar valars utblås i Diskobukten. Grönlands västkust bjuder på ett storslaget landskap som lämnar ingen oberörd.
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Mask dance – A living cultural heritage
If you enjoy seeing local culture close up, mask dance is a completely unique experience that you will remember forever.
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Five Greenlandic traditions that will surprise you
From enormous glaciers and iceberg-filled fjords to its hot springs, Greenland’s natural appeal has no limits.
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The story behind the Greenlandic tupilak
You might be surprised to know that in Greenland you are the odd one out if you don’t believe in spirits and monsters.
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The backstory of Greenland’s colourful houses
You might think that Greenland’s eye-catching multi-coloured buildings have been painted in a variety of colours as Instagram bait for visitors?
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A flight to Ilulissat – West Greenland
An early morning approaches and with our breakfast bags in hand, we board the morning flight that will take us to the largest island in the world – Greenland.
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The Sirius Patrol – Greenland
When traveling to Greenland you most likely will hear about the elite unit in the far north – The Sirius Patrol, patrolling the Arctic tundra all year around.
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Christian Engelke shares his experience of the world's largest island
Christian Engelke, one of PolarQuest's most experienced Greenland guides, has been leading expeditions for many years. We asked him a few questions.
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Gunilla Lindh about her life in Greenland
Winters in East Greenland are long and harsh, with snow and frost for seven months. PolarQuest guide Gunilla Lindh swapped a career in finance for a life close to nature.
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Seven facts about the Musk ox
Ice stretches towards the horizon in eastern Greenland. At minus 60°C, the muskox has survived in the Arctic for thousands of years. Here are seven facts about this ancient animal!
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Disko Bay Exploration - Ice, whales & mountains
Disko Bay on the west coast of Greenland offers magnificent scenery with fjords, icebergs and tundra walks. A trip here is deeply moving and impressive!
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Ittoqqortoormiit – one of the world's most remote villages
At the entrance to the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresbysund, lies the small village with the long name Ittoqqortoormiit.
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Kaiser Franz Josefs Fjord, Waltershausen Glacier & Laksehytta
Read about a spectacular journey to north-east Greenland with M/S Quest.
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Fridtjof Nansen – the first man to cross Greenland’s ice cap
Get to know history's greatest polar explorers such as Nansen, Barentsz and Nordenskiöld. Read about their expeditions and exciting adventures in the polar regions!
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Northeast Greenland
PolarQuest´s guides blogs on board Ocean Nova. Here you can read an excerpt from the expedition cruise to Northeast Greenland.
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Expedition Vega
Today, Ola Skinnarmo, one of our most successful adventurers, set out on a new expedition! This time, the goal is to find the greatest symbol of Swedish polar history - the ship Vega.
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