Greenland Cruise on Marina from Tromso (Norway)

Tromso (Norway)

Full of churches, cathedrals, castles, museums like the polar Museus or the Tromso Museum or the botanic garden are some of the things to see. It´s history, aswell as the religion, have been linked to the artic fishing, a source of wealth in this region for centuries. From the point of view of touristic interest, we can find in this city the Prestvannet lake in the center of the Island of Tromsoya.

Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen)

Longyearbyen is a small town located in the island of Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago, Norway. This archipelago was formed millions of years ago and it´s environment is unique. Mostly covered by glaciers and colorful flora. There is also plenty of animal life around: walrus, seals, polar bears and whales can be found on the coast. You can find plenty of cultural activities in Longyearbyen, specially during weekend when the town is visited by musicians and artists and you can find many exhibitions, concerts and other special events. Some of the places you can visit in this town are: the Svalbard Gallery, the Svalbard Museum and the Spitsbergen Airship Museum. You can also practice some sports such as hiking, dog-sledding, kayaking and snowmobile safaris.

Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen)

Longyearbyen is a small town located in the island of Spitsbergen, Svalbard archipelago, Norway. This archipelago was formed millions of years ago and it´s environment is unique. Mostly covered by glaciers and colorful flora. There is also plenty of animal life around: walrus, seals, polar bears and whales can be found on the coast. You can find plenty of cultural activities in Longyearbyen, specially during weekend when the town is visited by musicians and artists and you can find many exhibitions, concerts and other special events. Some of the places you can visit in this town are: the Svalbard Gallery, the Svalbard Museum and the Spitsbergen Airship Museum. You can also practice some sports such as hiking, dog-sledding, kayaking and snowmobile safaris.

Husavik (Islandia)

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Paamiut (Greenland)

Nuuk (Greenland)

Nuuk, also known by its Danish name Godthåb (Good Hope), is the cultural, financial, commercial and tourist capital of Greenland. It is the smallest capital in the world and the most populated city of Greenland with about 22,000 inhabitants. New and modern buildings with a Scandinavian touch confronted with old houses of the old town with their colorful painted houses. In Nuuk there are many things to do, such as visiting the National Museum of Greenland, as well as the Nuuk Art Museum, that offer cultural and historical exhibitions. Also interesting is the House of Culture, which focuses mainly on contemporary art exhibitions and live performances.As for whale watching, there is a good chance to see three species of whales that are almost always present between May and November.

Qaqortoq (Greenland)

Qaqortoq is the biggest city on the south of Greenland. A very active city with a rich cultural activity. The city has various important companies where they work the sealskin. We can find many sculptures around the city. Qaqortoq is the educational centre of the south of the island of Greenland.

Grundarfjordur (Iceland)

Grundarfjörður is a small town, situated in the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. The town had 938 inhabitants in 2004 and 974 inhabitants in 2005. The town is situated in front of an impressive mountain range which has a slightly alpine look. On the sea side, there is a mountain called Kirkjufell, a diverted piece of the mountain strip Mýrarhyrna. The mountain forms a small peninsula.The town received the right to do commerce in 1786. Around 1800, French merchants came to Iceland and lived in Grundarfjörður, where they constructed a church and a hospital of their own. The town has become rich through the fishing industry, and this wealth shows in the style of the original, luxurious houses being built. The road to nearby Stykkishólmur crosses a big lava field, called Berserkjahraun. This is partially warm, so that even in winter, there is not snow everywhere. The name of the lava field comes from the Eyrbyggja saga, according to which two Berserkers were slain here by their master, because one of them fell in love with his master´s daughter. Twin towns Sister cities

Reykjavik (Iceland)

Iceland is the second biggest isle of Europe and it is known as the land of ice and fire. In the capital Reykjavik, you will find a very cosmopolitan city and adapted to the times. With so much touristic variety that it will be hard to decide between glaciars or thermal waters. A city full of contrasts where you will find typical constructions and futuristic buildings, in one of the youngest countries in the world.