After breakfast, we pack our bags and head to the airport. Our second stop in Greenland takes us north to the Disko Bay area. We'll travel by a small propeller plane and in less than an hour, we will be over Ilulissat. With a population of 4,500 people, Ilulissat is the third largest town in Greenland. The area around the town is one of the most beautiful in Greenland, making it very attractive to researchers and tourists alike. Ilulissat is filled with small colourful houses along the coastline of the bay. In front of each home, you might see a boat, hunting trophies and dog sleds. This is a vivid example of life for Greenlanders – modern, yet close to nature.

We'll stay at the oldest hotel in town - Hvide Falk, which unlike the others, has retained the true spirit of Greenland. As you enter the lobby, you'll be met with a stunning view of the bay, filled with floating icebergs through the windows.

The Dog Towns

Once we've settled in, it's time to explore Ilulissat. We'll visit the so-called dog towns, which are fields outside the town where nearly 2,000 dogs live. They are of the Greenlandic sled dog breed. Locals still breed them for hunting, but mostly for tourist adventures in winter.

Interesting facts about the dogs:

In the polar circle, importing and raising other breeds of dogs is prohibited to keep the breed pure;

The number of sled dogs has halved because their upbringing requires a lot of care, and more hunters are replacing them with snowmobiles.

The dogs live in vast fields outside the town to let the residents sleep peacefully;

For the past 2-3 decades, there has been a rule that every dog over 6 months must be tied up. This came about after attacks years ago on children. Even now, you can still meet people with scars on their faces from back then.

The Town Historical Museum

On this day, we will also visit the town museum. The museum has various permanent exhibitions on the ground floor. We will learn more about prehistoric life, the town's history, and fishing practices in the area. We will also see Greenlandic national clothing, as well as current exhibitions from different artists and photographers.