The Destination

The weather in Greenland is quite unpredictable! 

Greenland has an Arctic climate, characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers, with much of the island covered in ice and snow year-round.

On race day you can expect temperatures to range from -20 to -15 °C (-4 - 5°F). As the sun rises, you can expect temperatures to reach -15 to - 5°C (5 - 23°F).

Wind changes are an unknown factor, and can generate serious chill - which is the most common cause for frostbite. 

As a general rule, if you do not need a visa to enter Denmark, you do not need a visa to enter Greenland. 

That said, all participants are responsible for checking whether their nationality requires a visa or not, and responsible for obtaining the visa if so. 

If you do require a visa to enter, please note that Greenland is not a part of the Schengen agreement, and thus standard Schengen visas are not valid for entry. You will need to acquire an access stamp from the Danish Consular. 

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after your planned departure from Greenland. 

You can find all visa requirements here.

Telephone
The international country code for Greenland is +299. Roaming is possible, but very expensive, and so is not recommended if you want to keep the costs down. 

Internet
Internet access is available in all accommodation options in Kangerlussuaq. In general, hotels and larger restaurants will offer WiFi.

Electricity
Greenland uses a standard, two-pronged European plug. The types of sockets most widely used include Type C, F, E and K. Voltage in Greenland is 230V/50HZ. If the outlet voltage in your country is between 220 - 240V you should be fine. However, if it ranges from 100 - 127V, you might need a voltage converter in Greenland. Please note that power plug adapters only convert plug types and not voltages. 

You can find the voltage amount required for your device on its power pack labeling. 

Medical assistance during the marathon event

A team of English-speaking Danish doctors will be present before and during the race. The medical team is ready in case of injury, frostbite, or severe exhaustion.

If our medical team cannot provide the treatment needed and a participant is referred to local medical facilities, the medical team and travel agency are not liable for any treatment provided there.

There is a medical clinic in Kangerlussuaq, a regional hospital in Ilulissat, and a national hospital in Nuuk.

Water
Greenland has some of the world's cleanest drinking water - and tap water is perfectly safe to drink.

Cuisine
Greenlandic cuisine is traditionally based on fishing and hunting, meaning this is a meat-heavy society. Marine mammals, game such as Reindeer and Musk Ox, and fish are part of the general diet. 

The national dish of Greenland is Suaasat, a traditional Greenlandic soup made from seal, whale, reindeer, or seabird meat.

Dietary preferences and health requirements
We understand that allergies and special diets are a common concern among our guests. We do our very best to accommodate any diet for medical, allergy or religious needs. However, we cannot guarantee that all dining establishments can fulfill special requests. 

Please keep in mind that Greenland is a remote island where vegetation does not thrive, and thus fresh food must be imported. This means that access to specific foods can vary depending on location and season. 

If you require a special diet during your travel, please inform us no later than 45 days before your tour begins. 

Greenlanders are friendly and welcoming to visitors. If you act kindly and with respect, there are not too many special rules to abide by. 

As visitors, it is important to know that the indigenous population is called Inuit, not Eskimo. 

Please note that sled dogs are not pets, they are working animals and should not be petted. 

All prices in Greenland include a service fee, so tipping is not necessary.