Ittoqqortoormiit, Remote settlement in eastern Sermersooq, Greenland
Description
Ittoqqortoormiit sits on Liverpool Land near the entrance to Kangertittivaq fjord, facing the Greenland Sea on Greenland's eastern coast. The settlement spreads across the terrain with colorful houses scattered throughout, serving the small population that calls it home.
History
The settlement was founded in 1925 when Ejnar Mikkelsen brought about 80 Inuit settlers from Tasiilaq aboard the ship Gustav Holm. This establishment aimed to create new economic opportunities in this remote region.
Culture
The community relies on hunting seals, walruses, narwhals, and polar bears in the surrounding waters and ice. These practices remain central to how residents live and connect with their Arctic home.
Practical
Reaching this location requires a flight to Constable Point followed by helicopter transfers across the sea. The village has a local guesthouse where visitors can stay overnight.
Did you know?
The sky shifts between endless summer sun and complete winter darkness, shaping the daily rhythm of life for residents. These extreme light patterns influence how people experience time in ways that visitors rarely encounter elsewhere.
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