Ilimanaq
A small settlement on the south shore of the Icefjord, preserving 18th-century colonial buildings, with a newly built cabin hotel for iceberg viewing that is very popular.
Ilimanaq lies about 15 km south of the Icefjord and has around 50 residents. It is one of Greenland's oldest settlements, preserving 18th-century buildings such as a former colonial administrator's residence, which has been restored and now houses a restaurant. At the edge of the village stands the Ilimanaq Cabin Hotel, facing Disko Bay, where you can watch icebergs drift past through floor-to-ceiling windows. In summer you can take a one-day boat trip from Ilulissat (about 1 hour, often including lunch and a village tour), passing through clusters of icebergs along the way. Village facilities are limited, so join a tour or book a boat in advance.
Opening hours
Reached by boat in summer
Nearby sights
- Sermermiut Valley & Icefjord Trails
- Ilulissat Icefjord Centre
- Ilulissat Dog Sledding
- Ilulissat Museum (Knud Rasmussen's House)
- Zion's Church
- Ilulissat Art Museum
- Disko Bay Iceberg Cruise
- Ilulissat Harbour