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Ilimanaq Lodge: cabins among the icebergs of Disko Bay
Black wooden cabins in a small settlement on Disko Bay, with icebergs outside the window and silence so deep you can hear the ice. Guests rate it 9.8 out of 10.
The ice
A wall of ice in Disko Bay.
Out on the water there are creaks and cracks. An iceberg slowly turns in the bay, and from the cabin you watch it happen while the coffee steams. It is so quiet here that the sound of the ice is the only thing telling you time is passing.
Ilimanaq Lodge is in a small settlement on Disko Bay, south of Ilulissat, with 15 black wooden cabins facing the icebergs. It is a place for anyone who wants to get as far away as possible without giving up a good bed.
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The cabin
Big windows facing the bay.
The view
The icebergs right outside.
Dinner
Served in the village restaurant.
Evening
The cabins at sunset.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we like Ilimanaq Lodge
The cabins sit in a row along the coast, with big windows facing the bay and the icebergs. The settlement is tiny, so nature is your neighbour.
A continental breakfast is included, and you eat dinner in the village restaurant. In winter you can go snowmobiling and sledding.
Disko Bay
Small settlements along the coast of Disko Bay.
A settlement among the icebergs
Ilimanaq Lodge: cabins overlooking Disko Bay
The cabins are simple and Nordic, with pale wood, large windows and a terrace facing the water. In summer it is light all night, in winter you may see the northern lights over the bay.
Trails lead from the settlement along the coast and into the hills. There is little to do here, and that is the whole point.
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Ilimanaq Lodge in Ilimanaq
15 cabins overlooking the icebergs, a restaurant and breakfast included.
Ilulissat
The town on the other side of the icefjord.
How to get to Ilimanaq
Ilimanaq lies south of Ilulissat, and you get there by boat. Check transfers and times with the hotel when you book, especially in winter.
Pair the stay with a few nights in Ilulissat and a trip to the icefjord, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Alternatives
Would you rather stay somewhere else?
Two other hotels by the icefjord.
Frequently asked questions about Ilimanaq Lodge
Where is Ilimanaq Lodge?
Ilimanaq Lodge is in the settlement of Ilimanaq on Disko Bay on the west coast of Greenland, south of Ilulissat.
How do you get to Ilimanaq?
You reach Ilimanaq by boat from Ilulissat. Check transfers with the hotel before you travel.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a continental breakfast is included every day.
What can you do in Ilimanaq?
In summer you hike along the coast and watch the icebergs. In winter you can go snowmobiling and sledding.