GREENLAND TRAVEL DOCUMENTARY | East Greenland
Follow us on our journey to East Greenland!
Between jagged glaciers and secluded valleys, isolated villages and slowly dancing icebergs, Greenland is the home of giants. Entrancing each traveler with its calming ambiance, East Greenland provides an antidote to the hectic rush of modern life. Join us as we explore one of the last wild places on our planet.
Key Stats:
Duration of trip: 16 days
Time of year: August-September
Total cost: Roughly 6305 Euro (Flights 2290 Euro; Accommodation 1456 Euro; Activities 1651 Euro; Parking Keflavík Airport 158,82 Euro; Food & Drink ca. 700 Euro)
Icebergs spotted: 8352
Accommodation we stayed at:
Hotel Angmagssalik - www.arcticwonder.com/hotel-an...
Hut B1216 - Contact Lars of www.arctic-dream.com/b1216
Private Hut in Tiilerilaaq - Contact Line of www.sermilikadventures.com
The Red House - the-red-house.com
Tour operators:
Wilderness Sauna - www.tasiilaqtours.com/
Knud Rasmussen Glacier & Johan Peterson Glacier - the-red-house.com/
Walking on Greenland Ice Sheet - www.sermilikadventures.com/
Ice Climbing & Cave - www.nunatakadventures.com/
Boat trips in general - www.arctic-dream.com/
Thank you:
A massive THANK YOU goes to Anna Burdinski of Visit East Greenland who helped us immensely with organizing activities on the ground. A big thank goes to Mathane Qatsa who helped us tremendously with "correctly" pronouncing all Greenlandic names. We'd also like to thank Laali Berthelsen & Tanny Por from Visit Greenland for financially supporting this documentary. Last but not least, a big thank you to Rasmus Poulsen of Tasiilaq Tours (www.tasiilaqtours.com/) and Niccoló Segreto from Nunatak Adventures (www.nunatakadventures.com/) for taking us out on epic adventures!
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Real Talk:
Despite our attempt at keeping our Greenland Travel Documentary as authentic as possible, you are still watching a highlight reel. When editing, we naturally tend to choose the most exciting clips.
Hunting:
The people of Greenland hunt seals, whales, and dolphins. Other than fish, these marine mammals are an important food source. Every part of the animal is used. Still, among some, this type of hunting will spark outrage. However, understand that very little grows in Greenland, as the summer lasts only around 2 months. Most fruits and vegetables, as well as all other types of food, need to be imported, causing high transport costs and emissions and resulting in astronomical prices. No citizen of Europe or North America has any right to judge the lifestyle of these people who rely on locally available, sustainable food sources.
Do we prefer whales swimming wild and free in the ocean? 100%. However, in our daily lives, most of us have the luxury of buying everything we could think of in a nearby supermarket. Greenlanders do not have that option.
Greenlanders know where their food comes from. Most of us in the West do not. It is easy to judge people and their lifestyles even if we know little about them. And if after all of that, you still believe Greenlanders should stop hunting seals, you are placing ideology above reason.
Full Disclosure:
This trip was supported by Visit Greenland. The tourism board paid for our flights from Iceland to Kulusuk as well as our helicopter flight from Kulusuk to Tasiilaq. Moreover, they supported us by funding some of the activities. Additionally, we didn’t have to pay for the trips with Tasiilaq Tours and Nunatak Adventures. All accommodations and other activities were self-funded.
#Greenland #traveldocumentary
00:00 Intro
01:10 Geography
02:00 Arrival in Kulusuk
02:33 Flight to Tasiilaq
04:10 Tasiilaq
06:50 East Greenland
08:14 Lonely Sauna
10:16 Boat Trip to Knud Rasmussen Glacier
11:55 Sermiligaaq
13:20 Knud Rasmussen Glacier
17:25 Ikateq Bluie East Two Airbase
20:00 Rainy Weather in Tasiilaq
21:00 Tasiilaq Garden
22:10 Heading to Tiilerilaaq
23:10 Greenlandic Winter House
24:50 Tiilerilaaq
26:50 Culture of Hunting
28:00 Sermilik Ice Fjord
34:35 The March of the Icebergs
36:40 Northern Lights over Ice Fjord
37:30 The name ‚Greenland‘
38:20 Humpback Whales
39:55 Bye Bye Tiilerilaaq
40:52 Ikkateqq
41:40 Hiking in East Greenland
43:10 Sled Dogs
46:05 Kayak
48:00 Johan Peterson Fjord
50:25 Greenland Inland Ice Sheet
53:05 Orcas and rough weather
53:53 Ice Climbing
56:00 Ice Cave
58:24 Apusiaajik Glacier
59:26 Northern Lights in Tasiilaq
01:00:28 Outro
This is why I stopped watching public television. Your documentary is soo much better than anything on TV. And Greenland is simply stunning, especially with such beautiful weather. Wanna go badly
Thank you so much! We truly appreciate that! 🥰
Me too, broadcast TV is left in the dust by this and your other documentaries. Very impressed.
I think the same
EXACTLY!!!!!
FABULOUS documentary!!!! Thank you
I think you're the best travel videographer entirely. The views, the added information about a place and how you share a place with us is truly genius. Yours isn't just travel but a work of art. I thought Iceland had the end of the world vibes, but boy oh boy Greenland takes the crown.
Thank you so much! Your kind words really mean a lot to us ❤️ very much appreciate it 🥰
Lucas & Anna thanks so much for the breathtaking trip to Greenland. 😊 WOW how beautiful is this island with the colorful houses, magnificent icebergs, glaciers & much more. And the baby sled dog was precious. All of your travel documentaries have been spellbinding at the spectacular sights found on planet earth. Hope it will all be preserved. Loved your poem which summed up the meaningful history of Greenland & your voice which is mesmerizing. Thanks you two. Continue to wander & we will continue to follow 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️🇺🇸❤️
Thank you so much! Really happy to hear you enjoyed the poem and the documentary in general ❤️ More films coming next year for sure 😊
32 years old, going through a bad phase in life, and your Norwegian documentary inspired me to take a life-changing trip that changed the course of my year and quite possibly the future. It unlocked the wondrous wanderlust inside me. You guys are absolutely incredible. This video felt like a fine tuning of the soul and its alignment with nature in its rawest form. Greenland, I see you ❤
Thank you so much! We truly wish you all the best and hope you will have many unforgettable adventures in the future. Always keep exploring, be it near or far ❤
Thanks t .jahn through you I have known ,Botswana,Namibia,Victoria falls ,ice land now green land ,God bless your tomorrow and thi work of your hands,explore the world bro ; jah bless🎉
I adore your documentaries! They are excellent quality and beautifully produced! You are so inspiring! Please continue!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We already have a lot of plans for 2024, so more documentaries coming 😊
This is not just an usual documentary it's a pure ART! Dosen't matter where you go it's a pleasure to watch your videos in home with family!! Love from India.
Thank you! 🥰❤️
Lucas, you're the best creator of travel documentary on youtube, by far! Thanks for another great one.. looking forward to see it with a glass of wine in my hand. Cheers!
Thank you so much! Enjoy it ❤️
I am bewitched by Lukas's poetic descriptions of the dancing icebergs, endless surfices of untouched ice glaciers, simple and uncomfortable living conditions of Inuits, the howling of resilient and beautiful sled dogs, the iconic views of fjords and the final and unforgettable dance of Lady Aurora. What a soothing antidose to our hectic life and surroundings!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We always love to read such kind comments and yours truly put a smile on our faces ❤
Another phenomenal documentary! What a magnificent place - this really inspires me to make a trip. Thank you!
No words. Beyond superb video. Thanks for sharing your journey with us all
Thank you so much 🥰
Another fantastic video, thank you so much for bringing such high quality travel videos for the world to enjoy. The amount of effort and quality that you put into all of your stories does not go unnoticed. Safe travels always, cannot wait to see where you decide to go next. One thing is for sure, you never disappoint. USA
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Tell me why am just discovering this channel. This is the best travel documentary channel ever. Much love from Kenya
Beautiful , truly speechless
Wow wow beautiful documentry nice one Lucas 👍👍
I loved it. Thank you mate ❤
STUNNING DOCUMENTARY
You did it again man. Awesome vid. I seen Greenland from the air once. It was new years 2004. I was on a military flight that passed over Greenland. I remember seeing the ice sheet below and the Northern Lights. It was almost like we were among them and you could see the lights sort of reflecting off the ice below. It is probably one of the most beautiful images I have ever witnessed. I would love to see Greenland up close.
Wow, that sounds like a surreal view! 😮
I always enjoy these, keep up the good work man
Incredible ice journey
I knew Greenland was big, but no where this big when I studied in college. I get the same overwhelming feeling about Alaska, and it looks like a postage stamp compared to Greenland. Enjoy your youth and ability to backpack and rough it. I’m a tree person so will stick with the Alaskan mountains. But thank you for sharing this Grand Adventure! So kind of you! We must know what we like to understand what might not be our ideal.
Greenland is truly massive, almost incomprehensibly so. Alaska is a whole other chapter of our astonishing planet, and we loved our time when we visited in 2017. Hopefully we can return one day :)
@@LucasTJahn, both totally different with their own different beauty, but yes, not sure how many Alaskas would fit in Greenland. Just can’t get my head around it. Enjoy the journey. Be safe!
Thank you for taking the time to make such relaxing and peaceful music for everyone. Relaxation is such an important part of the day. Make sure you take time for yourself, everyone. Love and light 💖💖💖💖💖🙌
Amazing green Land villages mountains lakes valley beautiful views
As always: I enjoyed your documentary. Keep going in doing the good work with the camera.
Really love your documentaries, thank you so much for sharing these with all of us
I can’t wait to watch this!
Magnificent!! Thank you!!
Thank you! :)
mind-blowing ICE Caves
This place is so peaceful....💜💜💜
Wow, Amazing and Beautiful❤❤
Thank you Lucas .... You are doing a great help to the world travel lovers understand about such wonderful places, enjoy it. like me unable to visit ever such places. But explorer like you giving opportunity to enjoy the places as we are traveling with you. thank you. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much! 🥰
Wow ❤
You are genius sir I just get peace from your video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Please come India and make documentry sir please
Just WOW! What an incredible documentary! Thank you for this serene one hour of pure beauty.
Very happy to hear you enjoyed it ❤
so cool I love it
KZhead randomly recommended and I thought your channel should have like million subs! Watching your content in 4k tv is gold🎉 keep up some good work😊
watching your videos are like wow! thank you for working so hard.
Glad you like them! :)
What a epic adventure absolutely brilliant
Thank you ❤️
Thanks for this beautiful documentary. 😊❤
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤
Can't wait for the next Greenland doc!
Es ist immer wieder beeindruckend, was ihr hier präsentiert! Vielen Dank dafür.
Vielen lieben Dank! 😊
Lucas this is definitely up there as your best work. Thank you both for sharing your adventures. ❤
Thank you 😊
Thank you for another awesome educational trip!
Happy to hear you liked it! 😊
We love your traveling video's very much. Thank you.
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Thank you for making this fantastic video. Your poem is heartfelt and speaks to your audience.
Thank you so much! This really means a lot to us ❤
Yo man you made my day
영상의 퀄리티가 어마어마하네요 이런 보물같은 유튜브채널이 있었다니!!
Thank you for this video and your poem.
Happy to hear you liked it :)
What a FABULOUS documentary! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you!
Wow. That was so amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this video. I could never afford to get to this gorgeous place ❤❤
Thanks again for this amazing video 🙏😊 what an adventure you had! We also fell in love with the area around Tasiilaq, now this made us wanting to go back again! Loved the part with the pups 🥲💙
Very happy to hear you enjoyed it! 😊 Cannot wait to watch your adventure in Scoresbysund!
33:00 Wow, a ballet of icebergs. Your documentaries are highest level. Thanks !
So beautiful.. so elegant .. just looking like a wow 😊😊
I'm always eagerly awaiting your next video, and I was thrilled to see your latest travel release! Your work never fails to impress and leaves me captivated. Thank you, Lucas and Anna! Wishing you a joyful and blessed New Year!
Very happy to hear that! Wishing you a great 2024 as well ❤️
Hi Lucas and Anna, I am so happy to see your new travel video! Your work is always awe-inspiring and captivating ✨ Thank you!!
Thank you so much! ❤
What a spectacular view ❤️❤️
It truly is glorious 😊
Hi Lucas & Anna .I’m speechless !!! Your documentaries are so special and to say in nutshell it’s like a virtual travel!!! Lucas you are blessed with many wonderful skills! Always looking forward to watching your next travel documentary!!!
Thank you so much! Very much appreciate your kind words :) Hopefully we can share many more documentaries in the future :)
Great video as always but this is definitely one of your best. Love the poem this time too!
Thank you so much! Very much appreciate that ❤️
beautiful ! but cold.... the lakes look so inviting but then you see an iceberg... too cold. Thanks for sharing this beauty! Glad you could see the northern lights!
Overjoyed with the quantity of the documentaries lately, while still keeping up the quality!
Beautiful land to see! As always your work is admirable! Thanks you shared with us! 🤗
Thank you! Greenland is truly magnificent :)
Those northern lights are just so beautiful. Always wondered what Greenland looked like. Thank you for excellent video. First time watching.
Thank you very much!
Best
I did a day trip to Kulusuk from Iceland about 15 years ago. Really fab.
❤Wonderful movie
Just epic! Really inspiring, as a photographer this seems so amazing. Thank you for putting this together!!! We want to go!
Thank you so much! We can highly recommend it :)
I can safely say it was the best travel documentary I've seen and I watched a lot! Thank you so much for showing the beauty of this place and its spectacular landscapes. Absolutely stunning piece of videography 👏👏👏
Wow, thank you so much! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed it so much. This really means a lot to us ❤
Wow
Incredible landscapes. Impeccable videography. Wonderful commentary. Inspiring poetry.
Thank you so much ❤
Wonderful work 🙌🏻
Thank you! 🥰
Absolutely stunning footage and really well narrated too. And for anyone who might be upset about Greenlanders hunting seals, do some reading up on Canadian fur seal “hunting” and how they still club baby fur seals, as part of commercial operations.
Thank you so much for taking me along on this incredible adventure. As I live in Australia, this scenery is beyond my expectations. Thank you again. You just got a new subscriber. 💖💖
Thank you very much! I think Greenland couldn't be anymore different compared to Australia 🙂
You are so right there,@@LucasTJahn
Having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that two people could produce a top tier "Documentary" like this😮
Thank you so much for the compliment! This really means a lot to us ❤
Fantastic doc. I truly enjoyed.. Thanks so much. PS: I am watching your doc during Christmas Eve. So, have yourself a Merry Christmas from Philadelphia. Cheers!!
What an amazing interesting documentary what a country Greenland is thank you for showing the beautiful scenery this is better than normal tv
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent work, spectacular views.
Thank you ❤
great work
Thank you to pass by our village in Diilerilaaq❤
We absolutely loved it! ❤
Excellent documentary my friend.. stunning views that are very well captured...i thoroughly enjoyed it, thanks for sharing with us
Glad you enjoyed it ♥️
Wow wow such a beautiful earth 🌎 we enjoyed every minute,quality ,amazing ,relaxing ,unique adventure ,thanks for KZhead channel and to give us opportunities to see the world,and special thanks for Lucas T John channel to make such a wonderful documentary film, thanks from California
Love you from Pakistan 🇵🇰 my bro I big fan of you 💗
Nice work guys, great narration as well
Thank you!
Amazing video..stunning footage of those spectacular places. Great narrative and informatiions. Keep up the great work greetings
Glad you enjoyed it ❤
Another masterpiece by Lucas :D
Thank you! Happy to hear you enjoyed it :)
great
画面太棒了,配音也很有磁性,很喜欢你的频道。
Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you 😊
Superbly done! Spectacular images, excellent narration and soothing music.
Thank you so much ❤
Wow! We have just this to say! 😍 So incredibile documentary and images! We are trying to make also reportages like you, and you are always an inspiration for us! Thank you so much for sharing this adventure ❤️
Thank you so much! ❤️
The best travel/ nature documentaries across all media. Your command of the English language puts me (a native speaker) to shame. Excellent poem 😌
Thank you so much! Very happy to hear you enjoyed the poem ❤
Lucas und Anna- sich eure Videos anzuschauen fühlt sich an, als wäre man mit dabei. Dein Talent die Natur und die Landschaft künstlerisch und so informativ zu beschreiben, ist unglaublich. Ich könnte mir eure Videos stundenlang ansehen! 🙏🏼 Habt ihr schon weitere Reisepläne für 2024? Ganz liebe Grüße aus Köln!
Vielen lieben Dank für die netten Worte! Das hat uns ein großes Lächeln ins Gesicht gezaubert ❤ 2024 haben wir einiges vor - als erstes wird es nach Belize gehen 😍
Lovely video guys. Come to Cyprus as well❤❤❤
Wow! What else can I say. You narrated your journey there very well. I want to visit this country too.
Dear Lukas, since a few month i discovered your breathtaking documentations about your explore & travelfever. Thank you so much for sharing this powerful videos which supports my lifewish to visit this part of the world too. It's so hard to find the right words by watching the sceneries or better say "no words are needed". For photography it's mindblowing and maybe another dimension exploring this wonderful piece of nature. i wish you and your wife merry christmas and a happy, healthy new year 2024. Kindest regards Rolf
Thank you so much, Rolf! Truly appreciate your kind words and very happy to hear you enjoyed it. Wishing you all the best and a Merry Christmas 😊
Excellent documentary but to see empty drums and machinery was heart breaking. Some one has to clean the mess before it becomes ecological problem. Thanks and best Regards for showing us this hidden gem...
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Lucas & Anna you are the best travel vlog youtuber in the world i have been silently watching your videos all the way from Kenya i noticed 1 thing about your wife she does not speak too much and interrupt you she gives you time to carefully take us though all these amazing destinations congratulations and welcome to Kenya happy new year
Cool one
Another brilliant film from Lucas T Jahn. Just over 3 weeks ago I fell of my bike when cycling home and cracked several ribs, so I have had to spend more time inside than I would normally do. Thats how I discovered your fantastic channel. But before that, I cycle everywhere because I am concerned about Global Warming. I had watched a video on You Tube The History of Earth How our Planet Formed and this covers a lot including Snow Earth and the last Ice Age. When watching this fantastic film and seeing the 1st lifeforms leave the oceans and move inland, I could not get the thought of what it would have been like to witness that. Although in a warmer much greener enviroment. You could imagine this forever, or......Go and visit Greenland Another point to make when watching that massive form of Ice. Could you imagine the destruction to large parts of the world if that had to melt in only a few years, which could be brought forward if we hit that 2 Celsius mark.and accelerate Global Warming. Thanks for posting. Maybe this video with all that Ice should be used to promote the fight against Global Warming. We have to wake up to it.
Eva, you're going to be ok! I've had the last 2 years like yours, due to two failed back surgeries and a bad hip. Hang in there, I am. When I get these medical issues resolved I'm off to the races - at age 70. I love your style and spirit of adventure. I'd love to hang out with you if I hadn't been married 40 years LOL. "Keep on trucking" as we used to say.
I believe that comment was not meant for us but for Eva zu Beck? 😅