Ilulissat
A working Arctic harbour town where colourful houses climb rocky hillsides above a boat-filled bay dotted with compact icebergs, offering visitors a vivid introduction to Greenlandic coastal life.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population4,413
- Nearest water from center 8.4 km5.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 19 km12 mi
Nearest airports
Ilulissat: quick answers
Where is Ilulissat?
Ilulissat is in Greenland.
How do you get to Ilulissat?
The nearest airport is Ilulissat (JAV), about 40 hr 54 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ilulissat?
The warmest month is July, averaging 11°C51°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -20°C-3°F. The wettest month is August, with about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ilulissat?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 museums, 5 restaurants and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ilulissat?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Qasigiannguit and Ilimanaq.