Aurora Lodge
Join us for a 3-day adventure far from the city’s lights and noise, where silence, snow-covered landscapes, and the northern lights set the scene. The cabin is secluded in the backcountry of Ilulissat, offering a unique sense of being close to nature. To reach the cabin, we travel by snowmobile through the vast winter landscape. Along the way, the frozen backcountry unfolds with views of mountains and ice-covered lakes—the journey itself is an experience.
During your stay, you’ll have the chance to get even closer to life in the backcountry. The program includes dog sledding, ice fishing, and preparing your catch together with a chef in the cabin. In the evenings, there’s time for relaxation, warmth, and togetherness—and on clear nights, there’s a great chance to see the northern lights dancing in the sky. This trip is designed so you can lean back and enjoy the experience. Transport, activities, accommodation, and full catering are included, so you can focus on what you came for: the silence, the nature, and the unforgettable moments in Greenland’s winter landscape.
The cabin
Behind Ilulissat’s coast and city life lies Aurora Lodge—a small cabin hidden in the quiet backcountry. Here, the landscape is open and the sky vast, and without mobile signal or distractions, you can feel the rhythm of nature and enjoy the view of the snow-covered expanses that surround the place on all sides.
The cabin is situated high in the open terrain with unobstructed views in every direction. You arrive by snowmobile, which you drive yourself through the snowy backcountry—an experience in itself. During your stay, you’ll take part in guided winter activities such as dog sledding and ice fishing, gain insight into the local hunting culture, and enjoy warm meals in cozy surroundings. In the evenings, there are excellent chances to see the northern lights dancing across the dark sky—completely free from light pollution.
Please note: The cabin is being rebuilt during the summer of 2025, so the photos of the cabin on this page may not be fully representative.
Itinerary
Day 1 – By snowmobile to the cabin with views over the UNESCO area
From Ilulissat, the journey goes by snowmobile through the magnificent winter landscape to Aurora Lodge, which offers panoramic views over the Ilulissat Icefjord—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After arrival, there’s time for a snowshoe hike in the untouched nature or relaxation in the warmth and tranquility of the cabin. As darkness falls, you can enjoy the silence and look for northern lights above the mountains.
Day 2 – Dog sledding adventure and ice fishing with local flavor
We start the day with a snowmobile ride to a fishing spot, where we switch to dog sleds and glide silently across the frozen fjord. Along the way, we meet local fishermen and gain insight into traditional winter life. The day’s catch is prepared together in the cabin—an authentic and flavorful experience. In the evening, there’s once again the opportunity to witness the northern lights under the open sky.
Day 2 – Dog sledding adventure and ice fishing with local flavor
We start the day with a snowmobile ride to a fishing spot, where we switch to dog sleds and glide silently across the frozen fjord. Along the way, we meet local fishermen and gain insight into traditional winter life. The day’s catch is prepared together in the cabin—an authentic and flavorful experience. In the evening, there’s once again the opportunity to witness the northern lights under the open sky.
Day 3 – Return to Ilulissat
After a peaceful morning and a good breakfast, we head back to Ilulissat. We enjoy the last views of the Arctic winter landscape before ending the adventure in town.
Everything is included:
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Guided activities and instructions
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Transfer from Hotel Icefiord or Disko Line Explorer
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Snowmobile ride (2 people per snowmobile)
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Dog sledding (shared sled)
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Warm driving suit, helmet, and boots
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Accommodation in a cabin with views over the icefjord
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Full catering (breakfast, lunch, dinner) including coffee and tea
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Unique opportunity to experience the northern lights
Want to include Aurora Lodge in your Greenland adventure?
Greenland by Topas offers tailor-made travel packages to Greenland, designed around your interests and wishes. Simply reach out to Greenland by Topas and let them know you want to visit Aurora Lodge—they can include it as part of your adventure for a truly unique and memorable journey.
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