Greenland Travel Guide - Going Out

Most hotels have restaurants of a good standard, where Danish food and Greenland specialities are served. Prices are expensive but similar to Denmark.

National specialities:
• Reindeer meat (caribou).
• Whale meat.
• Musk ox.
• Fowl.
• Shrimps and fish.

Tipping: Service charge is usually added to the bill. Tips are not expected.

Pubs are open to people over the age of 18 and some have discos or live bands.

The range of goods available is similar to that in an ordinary Danish provincial town, but prices are, in general, slightly higher. Alcohol, tobacco, fruit and vegetables are expensive. Special purchases include bone and soapstone carvings, skin products and beadwork. "The Board" is the local term for Kalaaliavaq, the markets which can be found in all Greenlandic towns. Here you can buy the day's harvest such as seal, whale, musk, reindeer, fish and berries straight from the hunter, fisherman or picker. They are usually situated close to the town's port. The Greenland Home Rule Administration can provide information on claiming tax back on items purchased in Greenland.

Shopping hours: Mon-Thurs 1000-1730, Fri 1000-1800 and Sat 0900-1300. Smaller grocery shops and kiosks may open for longer but these will vary from region to region.