Illorsuit
Place in Greenland, Kingdom of Denmark
Illorsuit is a former settlement in Avannaata municipality, in western Greenland. Located on the northeastern shore of Illorsuit Island − northwest of Uummannaq at the mouth of the Uummannaq Fjord − the settlement had 91 inhabitants in 2010. It was abandoned in 2018.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7
- Coordinates
- 71.242, -53.565
- Timezone
- America/Godthab
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Illorsuit
Illorsuit is the kind of small settlement you find in Greenland. Its resident count stands at approximately 7. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nature, water sports and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Illorsuit
Nature in Illorsuit
(3)Illorsuit's nature entries include Gardens, Mountains and Valleys. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Illorsuit. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Illorsuit
(2)Under water sports, Illorsuit is tagged with Canoeing and Paddle. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Illorsuit's own activity tags.
Adventure in Illorsuit
(1)For adventure, expect Adventure. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Illorsuit's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Illorsuit
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Greenland plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Godthab on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Illorsuit that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Illorsuit known for?
- Travellers associate Illorsuit with nature, water sports and adventure. It sits in Greenland and counts about 7 residents.
- What can you do in Illorsuit?
- Illorsuit is tagged with Gardens, Mountains, Valleys, Canoeing and Paddle, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Illorsuit?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Illorsuit located?
- Illorsuit belongs to Greenland, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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