Expedition Northern Canadian Arctic And West Greenland - In The Wake Of Arctic Legends

The name Kangerlussuaq means "Big Fjord" in the local Kalaallisut language. The settlement of about 500 people is located in western Greenland on flat land at the head of a fjord with the same name. Kangerlussuaq is the site of Greenland's largest commercial airport and most of the economy here is dependent on the air transportation hub and tourism. The rugged lands around the settlement support terrestrial Arctic fauna including muskoxen, caribou, and Gyrfalcons.

Baffin Bay is a vast Arctic waterway known for its dramatic ice formations, towering glaciers, and extraordinary polar wildlife. Located between Canada and Greenland, it offers rare opportunities to witness icebergs, whales, seals, and migrating seabirds in a remote and pristine environment. Its raw beauty and ever-changing sea ice create a powerful sense of exploration at the edge of the Arctic world.

Which route will the ice open through the northern Canadian Arctic? The captain and crew react flexibly to the conditions on site. Thanks to the highest ice class for passenger ships, the HANSEATIC spirit makes her way north. How far exactly? Only nature knows the answer. When your ship visits Jones Sound, the clear polar air is filled with the cries of thick-billed murres and black-legged kittiwakes. Musk oxen often inhabit the coasts, which you may be lucky enough to observe during landings and from the many open deck areas. Which course will your expedition ship take? Through Cardigan Strait or Hell Gate? Fascination awaits along the very rarely visited west coast of Ellesmere Island. The tenth-largest island in the world has been a national park since 1985 and takes your breath away with views of spectacular mountain peaks and glacier formations. Cruising in Norwegian Bay is also shaped by nature and the experience – keep an eye out for mighty bearded seals, which can weigh up to 300 kg. Approximately 1,000 kilometres from the North Pole, Eureka is considered the northernmost weather station in the world. A “base” of Arctic wildlife and another area for our Zodiacs is Axel Heiberg Island. Here live snow hares, musk oxen, Arctic foxes, and polar bears. The final entries in your explorer’s log are made along Greenland’s west coast.

The Arctic Archipelago is a vast group of islands in northern Canada, stretching across the Arctic Ocean and including some of the world’s largest and most remote islands. Its landscape is dominated by tundra, glaciers, and icy waterways, providing critical habitat for polar bears, Arctic foxes, seals, and migratory birds. The region is largely uninhabited, offering an untouched wilderness that showcases the stark beauty and extreme conditions of the High Arctic.

Entire pages could be filled with the Inuit culture, about which your experts provide fascinating insights – for example in Uummannaq. Colourful wooden houses lie picturesquely at the foot of a heart-shaped mountain. The activity of the glacier at Ilulissat becomes apparent on the walk to the Icefjord, where countless icebergs tower. The fascination culminates in the famous Disko Bay. Here, massive ice floes drift slowly through the water. Marvel from on board and from the Zodiac at the sparkling scenery. Human-made artworks impress in the centre of Sisimiut. Exploring the museum village or on another walk with your experts, following the traces of the millennia-old Inuit culture, you will draw a conclusion of this expedition route: unforgettable!

Evighedsfjorden, also called “Eternity Fjord,” is a dramatic fjord located on the eastern coast of Greenland. It features steep, glaciated cliffs and deep, icy waters, typical of Greenland’s rugged fjord landscapes. The fjord is largely uninhabited and remote, offering pristine scenery and opportunities to observe Arctic wildlife such as seals, seabirds, and occasionally whales. Its isolation and striking natural beauty make it a destination primarily for adventurous explorers and scientific research.

The name Kangerlussuaq means "Big Fjord" in the local Kalaallisut language. The settlement of about 500 people is located in western Greenland on flat land at the head of a fjord with the same name. Kangerlussuaq is the site of Greenland's largest commercial airport and most of the economy here is dependent on the air transportation hub and tourism. The rugged lands around the settlement support terrestrial Arctic fauna including muskoxen, caribou, and Gyrfalcons.