A self-governing Amt (county) of Denmark, Grønland or Kalaallit Nunaat as it is known in Greenlandic is the sixth larges landmass on earth. Not so green, Greenland, which its unexplored interior and virgin peaks is covered 81% by snow and in many parts by a blanket of ice a mile deep; this provides for year round skiing. Fresh and unpolluted, this vast arctic island supports a rich fauna, large whales, seals and walruses and is the perfect place to go to view icebergs. It is the perfect place to explore unspoilt nature outside of Antarctica and to sample natural food.
In addition there are plentiful huskies, musk oxen, reindeers and polar bears that live there, the vast land mass has always been popular with Danes wanting to explore the wild or engage in hunting. The land mass which was discovered by the Vikings in the 10th century was home to Ericsfjord, a short-lived settlement of Viking colonists who suddenly and mysteriously vanished round 1000 AD – the story has intrigued scholars for centuries. In later centuries, Vikings had used Greenland as a stepping stone for the first European discovery of North America. If you’ve wondered what it would be like to really get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, then try Greenland, where the only road in existence is only 12km long. Dog-sleds led by huskies and skidoos are more plentiful, and practical here, than cars. Greenland may not appear as a holiday destination for those living outside of the Nordic countries, but now with flights to the United States and Iceland, it is becoming more reachable to much of the world. | 
