Tourism in Greenland

Tourism in Greenland

Tourism in Greenland is largely undeveloped, however it has been described as having spectacular scenery,Fact|date=December 2007 and has a few historic sites.

Points of interest

outh Greenland

*Narsaruaq Museum - Displays on the Vikings, Sheep Farming, and American Presence in Southern Greenland
*Iceview Plateau Hike - a 5-6 hour Hike from Narsaruaq that takes you to a high plateau with a lake


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