Will I have network reception all over Greenland with the eSIM?

No. The Tusass network serves only the inhabited coastal towns such as Nuuk, Ilulissat, Sisimiut and Aasiaat. The vast interior, including the ice sheet, the national park and remote fjords, has no mobile reception. Plan your trip accordingly and find out about offline maps beforehand.

How do I buy a SIM card on the spot, and is it worth it?

Tusass SIM cards are available in Nuuk, but availability and choice are limited. For short trips, getting one is a hassle. A Reisechip eSIM is more convenient: you set everything up before you leave and are online straight after landing.

Does the eSIM also work on a ship along the Greenlandic coast?

Only near ports. As soon as you are close enough to a coastal town, the eSIM connects to the Tusass network automatically. On the open sea or between settlements there is no mobile reception.

Which apps are particularly useful for a trip to Greenland?

Offline maps such as Maps.me or Google Maps (download them beforehand), a weather app for Arctic regions (for example yr.no), and WhatsApp for communication in areas with reception. Because the network is not available everywhere, it is a good idea to save key data locally beforehand.

How much does an eSIM for Greenland cost?

eSIM data plans for Greenland start at €5.29. You pay once for the data you choose — no contract, no monthly fee and no surprise roaming bill. Bigger data packs and longer validity cost more.

Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Greenland?

It depends on the destination. Inside the EU your German plan usually includes roaming, often with a fair-use data cap; outside the EU, roaming is typically charged per day or per megabyte, and a travel eSIM is usually much cheaper. With an eSIM you see the full price before you buy and pay only for your data pack.

Will I keep my German phone number with an eSIM in Greenland?

Yes. Your German SIM and number stay active, and the travel eSIM runs alongside it as a data-only plan. You stay reachable on WhatsApp, iMessage or over Wi-Fi while browsing on the local network. Normal calls and texts still go through your German number, where roaming charges may apply.

Can I top up or extend my Greenland data plan?

Yes. When your data runs out or the plan expires, just buy another pack. The eSIM profile already on your phone stays in place, so there is nothing to reinstall and you stay online without a break.

Can I use the eSIM as a Wi-Fi hotspot in Greenland?

Yes. You can share the connection with a laptop, tablet or a travel companion through your phone's personal hotspot. Hotspot use comes out of the same data allowance, so choose a slightly larger pack if you plan to tether.

Should I install the eSIM before I leave or after I arrive?

Install it at home over Wi-Fi before you travel. The data plan switches on automatically when your phone joins a network in Greenland, so you are online the moment you land instead of hunting for airport Wi-Fi.

How much data do I need for a trip to Greenland?

For maps, messaging and some browsing, 1–3 GB is usually enough. Add social media and photo uploads and around 5 GB is safer; for streaming, video calls or hotspot use, plan on 10 GB or more. If you run short, you can buy another pack at any time.

Will the eSIM work on my phone?

It works on any eSIM-capable phone, including iPhone XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later and Google Pixel 3 and later. The phone must also be unlocked (not tied to one network). To check yours, look for "Add eSIM" under Mobile Data or Connections in your settings.

eSIM plans for Greenland

Instant delivery

Greenland: your travel eSIM from €5.29 works as soon as you land and connects to Tusass (4G/LTE where available), network coverage about 60% of the population. Install it by QR code before you leave Germany — no roaming charges, no SIM swap.

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eSIM for Greenland at a glance

Price from: €5.29
Local networks: Tusass
Technology: 4G/LTE
Network coverage: about 60% of the population
Activation: QR code — install before you leave
Suggested data: 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming

All eSIM plans for Greenland

Data	Validity	Price
Unlimited	1 day	€5.29
Unlimited	3 days	€19.99
Unlimited	5 days	€29.99
Unlimited	7 days	€37.99
Unlimited	10 days	€49.99
Unlimited	15 days	€80.99
Unlimited	30 days	€70.99
1 GB	7 days	€6.99
2 GB	15 days	€12.99
3 GB	30 days	€13.99
5 GB	30 days	€21.99
10 GB	30 days	€41.99
20 GB	30 days	€59.99
50 GB	30 days	€130.99

Greenland is one of the most extreme and impressive travel destinations in the world. Between ice fjords, husky sledding tours and the northern lights dancing over Ilulissat, an adventure awaits that hardly any other country can offer. But in this remote wilderness especially, reliable connectivity is not a luxury but often a question of safety. With a Reisechip eSIM you use the Tusass network, Greenland's only mobile operator, and stay online in the inhabited coastal towns. Route planning, weather updates and contact with the outside world: in the far north you will be glad to be prepared.

Flight time from Germany

about 5–7 hours

Time zone

UTC-1 to UTC-4 (2–5 hours behind CET)

Best time to travel

June–August

Plug type

Type C/E/F/K (no adapter needed)

Why get an eSIM for Greenland?

Greenland is sparsely populated and one of the most demanding destinations of all when it comes to infrastructure. The only mobile operator, Tusass, serves the coastal towns with 4G/LTE, while the interior is largely without signal. An eSIM makes getting started especially simple: you can set it up before you fly and be online straight after landing in Nuuk, Ilulissat or Sisimiut. Local SIM cards are hard to get on the spot, and the effort is hardly worth it for short trips. With Reisechip you activate your plan digitally, keep your German number for emergencies and do not have to bother with physical cards. On expedition trips, hiking tours or boat excursions along the coast, it is important to stay connected within range of the base stations, and an eSIM is the smart solution for that.

What is network coverage like in Greenland?

Network operator

Tusass

Technology

4G/LTE

Coverage

about 60% of the population

How do I install an eSIM for Greenland?

1
Buy a plan
Pick the data plan for Greenland that fits your trip and check out.
2
Scan the QR code
Open the email with your QR code and scan it with your phone's camera while you are still in Germany.
3
Add the eSIM
Follow the steps on your phone to add the eSIM as a data plan. Your German SIM stays in place.
4
Go online
Switch on the eSIM when you land in Greenland and you are online straight away.

1
Buy a plan
Pick the data plan for Greenland that fits your trip and check out.
2
Scan the QR code
Open the email with your QR code and scan it with your phone's camera while you are still in Germany.
3
Add the eSIM
Follow the steps on your phone to add the eSIM as a data plan. Your German SIM stays in place.
4
Go online
Switch on the eSIM when you land in Greenland and you are online straight away.

Which eSIM plan suits me?

Holiday

Away for 1–2 weeks? A 3–5 GB plan covers maps, photos and messages.

Business trip

For video calls and email on the go, choose at least 5 GB or an unlimited plan.

Backpacking

On longer trips, a 10 GB+ plan or a regional plan for several countries pays off.

Family

With several devices, pick a plan with hotspot support and enough data for everyone.

eSIM vs. local SIM vs. Wi-Fi hotspot — what works best for Greenland?

	eSIM	Local SIM card	Wi-Fi hotspot
Activation	Instant (QR code)	Buy on arrival	Pick-up or delivery
Setup	2 minutes	SIM swap needed	Extra device
Price	From €5.29	€5–30	€5–15 per day
Network	Local 4G/LTE	Local 4G/LTE	Local 4G/LTE
Devices	1 smartphone	1 smartphone	Up to 5 devices
Flexibility	Top up any time	Fixed allowance	Daily rental
Best for	Most travellers	Long stays	Groups and families

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