Die Magie der Eisberge

The hostel operator takes me to the dock in the morning, where the boat is already waiting. The helmsman has passed the waiting time by fishing and lets me try as well,

The long day ends in Narsarsuaq, an airport once used by Americans in the 1950s and 60s. It was later used by Denmark and Greenland until Qaqortoq opened in April 2026...

With the old Toyota pickup, I am driven to the dock on the other side of the hill. At approximately 4 km, not really far, but the path here is more like a sea...

In heavy rain, I set off to the harbor; the strong gusts of wind even turn my umbrella inside out. Not exactly the right weather for a small boat journey of nearly 50 km...

A 20-minute boat ride from Qaqortoq lies the ruin of the Viking church – according to the guidebook, the best-preserved in Greenland. Built over 700 years ago, it still exudes a...

Now it departs again without me.

On the way back, we will stop by Nuuk again, but this time only for three hours, from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Not great for museums, but it allows time for a quiet breakfast, without...

After the highlight of Ilulissat and Disko Bay, we will now head back south for almost a thousand kilometers.

Once again a rough night, spray reaching the window. But now, at the entrance to Diskobay, the Bay of Icebergs, calm sea - and: icebergs! The giants can already be seen on the...

After a restless night (the ferry tilts quite sharply), I wake up abruptly: the captain announces our arrival in Maniitsoq. Quickly thrown into my ice jacket and out I go.

And once again: fits!

After the extensive breakfast, here are the first pictures you've been waiting for. Just without text for now; I'll have more time tomorrow.

'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step!' Arrival in Frankfurt/Main, 28 degrees Celsius. A fitting start to the Greenland trip. According to the wi

One week from today: off to Qaqortoq! How? Not a clue where that is..?

It will take a few more days... but on July 7th, we will head back to the beloved icebergs!