The Internet Caf Guide. Norse colonists struggled to survive around the area of present-day Nuuk, during the 9th to 15th centuries, and later abandoned the settlement. The settlement of Thule, in north-west Greenland, was founded by the Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen, in 1910, and was used as a base for five Arctic expeditions between 1912 and 1924. The Inuit were the original inhabitants of the site, and their distinct way of life was shown to the world as Thule culture. The Inuit have been relocated, and today it is a large strategic air base.
Ships do sail through the icebergs, but it depends on the conditions.
From the National Tourist Board of Greenland . This small map of Greenland has the old Danish names for the towns, and on-site links to more detailed maps. Click on the image map of Greenland to go to your hiking area. Find tour operators and request free brochures. Travel Notes include some photographs and select links for those who just want to look around or find out more about a surprise destination.