Ittoqqortoormiit 2022
The most isolated town in Greenland, Ittoqqortoormiit’s neighbours include the World’s largest national park to the north and the World’s largest fjord system to the south. Ittoqqortoormiit’s backyard is an unspoiled, pristine wilderness where wild animals thrive, millions of seabirds nest, enormous icebergs form a constantly changing sculpture gallery, and local hunters still follow the ancient traditions. Ittoqqortoormiit is the best place in Greenland to experience the traditional Inuit style of living and where you have the highest chance/risk of meeting a polar bear. Some have termed the life here as “on the edge” and from experience that is accurate.
This is the most extreme experience in Greenland that is accessible commercially.
The overland experience is far more compelling and authentic than the excursions offered by the luxury expedition cruises that are starting to visit the area.
I spent seven weeks in this town for a scouting expedition I self-organized in 2022 and it was a trip that changed my life. The provider is Nanu Travel, a local family-owned business.
If wildlife is your priority, this is the destination for you but you must give yourself a minimum of two weeks in Ittoqqortoormiit to give yourself the best chances of seeing them. We will need to coordinate with Nanu about what’s possible during that time of year and if any permits are necessary.
This was footage I took while filming on location in Scoresbysund in April 2022. No animals were harmed in the making of this film.
