From Ittoqqortoormiit you can see the Northern Lights
Don't know what to give this Christmas ? What better than a trip! But not to any place, but to one of those corners of the earth that are so inhospitable that immersing yourself in a peaceful escape is inevitable. This is the case of Ittoqqortoormiit . Yes, you read that right though pronounce it almost impossible.
Coordinates that refuse to appear on maps, **corners nestled in the wildest nature** that make you feel that you are the first of your kind to be lucky enough to set foot on them. If you have never embarked on such a trip, the time has come to prepare your camera and suitcase **(well loaded with thermal clothing)**.
A landscape as cold as it is impressive
Greenland has the necessary attributes to become one of those distant star destinations , or at least that is what the data of Hotels.com , the international portal for accommodation reservations, which ensures that today's travelers are looking for live experiences where adventure and disconnection reign.
That polar cold that makes you feel more alive than ever, the immense blocks of ice dotting the ocean , that festival of purple and emerald sparkles that stain the night sky, thermal waters… Who knows the immense landscapes of this great island that floats between the Atlantic and the Arctic Glacier He falls madly in love with her.
And there are few places more remote than the small village of **Ittoqqortoormiit, on the east coast of Greenland**, a small paradise surrounded by mountains and dominated by ice where only about 450 people live.
There you will find the perfect accommodation to hit the brakes: Ittoqqortoormiit Guest House , a cozy guest house that during the month of March has rooms at a tempting price if you book with Hotels.com. Paddling between icebergs the size of the hotel itself, ride a sleigh or contemplate a magical northern lights show are just some of the wonderful seduction weapons of its hypnotic environment.
Ittoqqortoormiit from above
Though the temperature is never above 20 degrees , it is more than possible to be happy in this hidden treasure of Denmark (and if not tell the Inuit) . Ittoqqortoormiit is an outpouring of charm at any time of the year, but when the snow turns the bottom of the rainbows that form their little houses So it seems like a fairy tale.
If you are looking for an overdose of emotions, you have no fear of heights and you can boast of being an expert mountaineer, the 3,694 meters of Gunnbjørn Fjeld , the highest mountain in the Arctic, invite you to embark on an alpine expedition that will not leave you indifferent (as long as the weather conditions allow it).
Who has not ever dreamed of witnessing the wonderful phenomenon of the northern lights ? Clearly it is something that we should all experience at least once in a lifetime. Well from september to april , you can let yourself be dazzled by the sparkling sky of Greenland.
Definitely spring It is the best time of the year to avoid the frigid temperatures that accompany the spectators who are willing to enjoy this wonder of nature. Still they vary from -20 degrees Celsius to zero.
Behold the most isolated hotel in the world
In addition, the beauty of this vast area reaches unsuspected levels in the Greenland National Park , considered the largest in the world and of which the charming town of Ittoqqortoormiit is the gateway.
But it would not be fair to ignore the attractiveness of Scoresby Sound , just a few kilometers from the hotel. We talk about one of the largest fjords on the face of the earth , which not only offers us inspiring views sailing between icebergs and glaciers, but also whales and seals can be seen.
Ittoqqortoormiit GuestHouse
If we have already convinced you, now let us give you some good news: if you decide to travel in March 2019, thanks to Hotels.com, by reserving with coupon code 'REMOTE' for the hotel ** Ittoqqortoormiit Guesthouse ** **(until December 31, 2018 and subject to very limited availability) **, part of the costs of your stay will be borne by the booking portal.
The guest house collaborates with the local agency ** Nanu Travel **, which will allow you to enjoy the best activities and excursions: sleigh rides, kayaking, hiking, seal and sea unicorn sightings, expeditions to the Arctic...
A sleigh ride?
It is true that reaching Ittoqqortoormiit is an arduous task, but the reward is equal to the long journey: you must first fly to Reykjavík , the capital of Iceland; from Reykjavik to Akureyri , Iceland's second largest city, another one-hour flight awaits; from Akureyri to Constable Point another hour and a half through the heights (flights are only made on Tuesdays and Thursdays); and finally, Constable Point to Ittoqqortoormiit a 15-minute helicopter ride.
LET'S GO!