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  Ilulissat Icefjord - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Located on the west coast of Greenland, 250-km north of the Arctic Circle, Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord (40,240-ha) is the sea mouth of Sermeq Kujalleq, one of the few glaciers through which the Greenland ice cap reaches the sea.
Criterion (viii): The Ilulissat Icefjord is an outstanding example of a stage in the Earth’s history: the last ice age of the Quaternary Period.
Ilulissat offers both scientists and visitors easy access for close view of the calving glacier front as it cascades down from the ice sheet and into the ice-choked fjord.
whc.unesco.org /en/list/1149   (337 words)

  
  Ilulissat: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Ilulissat is Greenland's most popular tourist destination on account of its proximity to the picturesque Ilulissat Ice Fjord - tourism is now the town's principal industry.
Ilulissat was the birthplace of celebrated polar explorer Knud Rasmussen Knud Johan Victor Rasmussen quick summary:
The abandoned settlement of Sermermiut two kilometres south of the modern town of Ilulissat was once amongst the largest settlements in Greenland with around 250 inhabitants.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/il/ilulissat.htm   (843 words)

  
 Ilulissat Icefjord - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
The Ilulissat Icefjord is situated in western Greenland, north of the Arctic Circle.
Ilulissat Icefjord is the pre-eminent glacier in the northern hemisphere.
The town of Ilulissat might be interesting if you've not experienced other towns in Greenland, but a walk out of town to the Icefjord provides a sight that can't be duplicated no matter where else you've traveled.
www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/ilulissat.html   (625 words)

  
 Meeting Place Greenland: Ilulissat
Ilulissat is the third largest town in Greenland with 4,000 inhabitants.
Just some of the many other trips departing from Ilulissat are boat trips among the enormous icebergs, visits to the surrounding settlements and helicopter flights to the inland ice cap or the impressive territory around the Eqi Glacier.
The presence of three local tour operators means that Ilulissat is ready to solve the most sophisticated assignments, and two four-star hotels ensure a very comfortable stay.
www.greenland-guide.gl /mic/town-ilulissat.htm   (297 words)

  
 Travel Greenland ILULISSAT TOUR 5 DAYS
A short air flight further north of the Arctic Circle from Kangerlussuaq is the town of Ilulissat (Jakobshavn) known for its gigantic icebergs, fast moving glaciers and its location on Disko Bay.
In Ilulissat we offer the Hotel Arctic: Whenever available, we use Hotel Arctic located at the outskirts of the town with the most beautiful view towards the fjord and the gigantic Icebergs - at Hotel Arctic we furthermore are able to offer superior rooms, all with a guaranteed fjord view!
During the flight we cruise in low altitude over the Ice Fjord and the Ilulissat Glacier which daily are producing approx.
www.scantours.com /ILULISSAT5days.htm   (1281 words)

  
 Ilulissat travel guide
There are about 5.000 dogs and 4.500 people in ilulissat city.
The city was founded in 1741 by Jakob Severin and named Jakobshavn, now ilulissat, meaning icebergs.
ilulissat is popular for tourist who wants to see the combination of an ancient hunting culture and a modern society unfolding in one city.
www.world66.com /northamerica/greenland/ilulissat   (211 words)

  
 Greenlanders mystified by incredible shrinking glacier
Residents of Ilulissat, the town on Greenland's western coast famed for the majestic icebergs that glide through its icefjord, nearly choked on their morning coffee as they read the news: the town's biggest attraction was melting away.
The Ilulissat Icefjord "is an outstanding example of a stage in the Earths history: the last ice age of the Quaternary Period".
Located 250 kilometers (155 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, Ilulissat is home to 5,000 people, most of whom live off shrimp and halibut fishing as well as the all-important tourism industry.
www.spacedaily.com /2004/040927030319.gu9sd4zn.html   (685 words)

  
 Ilulissat Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
These Greenlandic dogs are rather different than the Canadian husky; the Greenland winter is not as cold, nor is there as much snow as in the Canadian north, so their fur isn't as thick, nor their legs as long as Canadian huskies.
Ilulissat, on the west coast of Greenland north of the Arctic Circle, has a harbour full of icebergs (up to 65 metres high).
These come from the "ice fjord" next to Ilulissat; the ice fjord is jammed full of icebergs which have broken off a glacier at the fjord's far end.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/Greenland/Kitaa/Ilulissat-967330/Things_To_Do-Ilulissat-R-1.html   (407 words)

  
 Aurora & Icebergs | greenland | Ilulissat
Experience the true Arctic Winter Adventure in Ilulissat: The gigantic Icebergs, a modern arctic town, isolated small settlements - and Arctic Wild life in Kangerlussuaq.
A short stopover and continue on Air Greenland to Ilulissat.
The flight time between Copenhagen and Kangerlussuaq is about 4.5 hours and between Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat is about 1.5 hours.
www.infohub.com /vacation_packages/3287.html   (265 words)

  
 Arctic Experience, Tour 18 - Town of the Icebergs, Ilulissat :: Discover the World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Combine the arctic wildlife and inland icecap of Kangerlussuaq with the colossal, shimmering icebergs of Ilulissat, in the acclaimed Disko Bay region of West Greenland.
The former, with its international airport, is the gateway to West Greenland and is one of best areas in the country to spot Arctic wildlife, including reindeer, musk oxen and Arctic fox.
North of the Arctic Circle, Ilulissat in the acclaimed Disko Bay region is a modern Greenlandic town, where the husky is still very much a part of everyday life.
www.arctic-experience.co.uk /tour18   (529 words)

  
 Ilulissat Icefjord book
Really large icebergs are rare, but they can always be seen at the mouth of the icefjord, where they run aground on the threshold of Isfjeldsbanken.
The book on the Ilulissat Icefjord site was prepared by the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), and includes many contributions from relevant specialists.
We hope that those who enjoy reading this book, and admire the varied and fascinating illustrations, will feel tempted to spend a few summer days at Sermermiut, from where the beauty of the icefjord can be properly appreciated.
www.geus.dk /publications/boeger/ilulissat-uk.htm   (404 words)

  
 Ilulissat Flights: Find great flights deals to Ilulissat, Greenland
Ilulissat Flights: Find great flights deals to Ilulissat, Greenland
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 Ilulissat Nightlife - Reviews, Tips, Photos - VirtualTourist.com
Ilulissat Nightlife - Reviews, Tips, Photos - VirtualTourist.com
Reviews and photos of Ilulissat bars and nightclubs posted by real travelers and Ilulissat locals.
Hotel Naleraq is a must when in Ilulissat.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/Greenland/Kitaa/Ilulissat-967330/Nightlife-Ilulissat-TG-C-1.html   (146 words)

  
 Ilulissat, Greenland Forecast : Weather Underground
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