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Evening

Ilulissat Golden Hour

Catch the last light of the day before the Arctic night sets in.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:59

    Restaurant Ulo

    Grab a bite at Restaurant Ulo. The windows face Disko Bay, so you can watch the sky change colors while you eat. It is open for dinner from 18:00 to 21:00, which fits perfectly before the 18:44 sunset.

  2. 18:34

    Mathias Storch Memorial

    Walk to the Mathias Storch Memorial. It is an 8-minute stroll from the restaurant. Stand here to get a clear view of the sun dipping below the horizon toward the WSW.

  3. 19:14

    Cafe Ferdinand

    Head to Cafe Ferdinand for a drink. It is just a short walk away. The sun has set, but the icebergs still hold the light. The cafe serves dinner until 21:00 and turns into a bar after 22:00.

Local tip

Restaurant Ulo is open for dinner from 18:00 to 21:00. Cafe Ferdinand serves dinner until 21:00. Check opening hours for other shops as they may vary.

Check before you go

  • Restaurant Ulo is open for dinner from 18:00 to 21:00.
  • Cafe Ferdinand serves dinner from 18:30 to 21:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ilulissat (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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