Anyone wanting to visit Northeast Greenland National Park needs to obtain a permit from the Greenland government first. That makes visiting the park on your own complicated — not impossible, but difficult. The Greenland government recommends that travelers contact Nanu Travel, a local tour operator in Ittoqqortoormiit, the closest small settlement to the park. Their experienced guides can help you safely visit the park and organize the permits and logistical details for you.
Very few travelers ever make it to Northeast Greenland National Park. The only permanent settlements in the park are military and meteorological stations manned throughout the year by around 40 people total. While accessibility is complicated and cruise options are pricey, if you are determined enough (or have deep enough pockets), go in 2026. With more cruises organizing voyages to the biggest island in the world, and more flight options that make it easier than ever to reach, it’s only a matter of time before Greenland becomes the new Iceland, and polar bears become the new Mickey Mouse.
Northeast Greenland National Park is incredibly hard to reach. There are no roads, no ports, and no major airports. Your best bet to visit the park is to either hire a local tour operator or to take an Arctic expedition cruise. If you do want to do it on your own, you’ll need to get yourself to the airport in Nerlerit Inaat (Constable Point), about 50 miles from the park entrance. But remember, you’ll need to have various permits and arrangements set in advance, which the park recommends you arrange via Nanu Travel. 