Watch polar bears on Greenland

One of the best places to see this animal

Hundreds of polar bears live on Greenland. They usually stay away from villages. But you can certainly encounter them when you go out on a tour, by boat, helicopter, and on foot.


Greenland may not be the first country that comes to mind when you want to see a polar bear. But a striking number of polar bears live on this immense island. Which are also seen regularly.

If you go on foot, or with a sled dog tour in Greenland, the guide will always bring a gun. And he will use it when a polar bear gets too close. 

Which can create a strange situation. You want to see this mighty animal, but it shouldn’t get too close, right? Because this is dangerous for you and the animal …

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