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Ilimanaq, Greenland: Icebergs in the way and hikes (with the AIDAaura to Greenland and Iceland 9)

Nai-publish: 31.07.2022

In the morning we had booked a guided hike and wanted to explore nature on our own afterwards.


Ilimanaq
Ilimanaq


But in the morning, when we were just sitting down to a hearty breakfast to strengthen ourselves for our plans, there was an announcement from the captain: Unfortunately, an iceberg blocked the entrance to the harbor, so the tender boats could not dock.


Icebergs in the Disko Bay
Icebergs in the Disko Bay


Even as our departure time approached, there was no improvement in sight.


Whale sighting
Whale sighting


So we went for a few laps on deck and even saw a whale in the distance.


Whale sighting
Whale sighting


Just as we had ordered drinks in the bar, there was an announcement that locals had been able to push away the iceberg, so the way was clear again.


Ilimanaq
Ilimanaq


We set off and after waiting for a while for the tender boat, we finally landed.


Ilimanaq
Ilimanaq


The hiking groups were merged, so our local guide had 32 tourists behind him.


Hiking at Ilimanaq
Hiking at Ilimanaq


We hiked a lot uphill and in our opinion off the beaten path (even though the guide said it was a path to him).


Hiking at Ilimanaq
Hiking at Ilimanaq


In the end, we came to a bay from where we had a beautiful view of the ice fjords and numerous icebergs.


Hiking at Ilimanaq
Hiking at Ilimanaq


The weather was warm and sunny with a pleasant 16 degrees, so we stayed there for a moment and enjoyed the view before heading back to town.


Hiking at Ilimanaq
Hiking at Ilimanaq


From there, we set off directly for our next hike, which we did on our own.


Hiking
Hiking 'Yellow Trail' at Ilimanaq


Behind the cemetery, we had seen a sign for the 'Yellow Trail' the day before, which we now wanted to explore.


Hiking
Hiking 'Yellow Trail' at Ilimanaq


The path was well marked with yellow stones. But we could also look out over the water most of the time, so it was no problem to orient ourselves.


Hiking
Hiking 'Yellow Trail' at Ilimanaq


We hiked through a somewhat barren, rocky landscape.


Hiking
Hiking 'Yellow Trail' at Ilimanaq


Finally, the path went steeply uphill after the slope had been rather pleasant before.


Hiking
Hiking 'Yellow Trail' at Ilimanaq


At the top of the mountain, it was also very windy, but the view was worth it.


Hiking
Hiking 'Yellow Trail' at Ilimanaq


Actually, the yellow trail would have led down to a bay with a beach.


Hiking
Hiking 'Yellow Trail' at Ilimanaq


But since we didn't feel like swimming in Greenland temperatures anyway and didn't want to risk being late back to the ship, we turned around.


Hiking
Hiking 'Yellow Trail' at Ilimanaq


In the evening, we then left Ilimanaq and left the Disko Bay again.



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