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Clearly, Greenland is an island of extremes. Difficult to navigate in the winter, it also remains extremely dark, extremely cold, and the southern coasts are the only fringes of the land that don’t freeze over. Of course, you will have a good chance of spotting the northern lights on your trip.

In the summer, particularly in June, the ice retreats, the fjords become navigable, and outdoor activities are far more manageable.