Nuuk

Most of Greenland is gathered in Nuuk. A quarter of the country’s population lives in the capital, and the town has ice, whales, magnificent scenery, traditions and myths – or everything that most people would imagine makes up the heart of the country. The capital’s heart is big, and there’s capacity for renewal and innovation.

You’ll see this on a short walk from the colonial gardens with their beautiful old buildings to the town centre with a roof deck board, as in the old days was the place where you could buy freshly caught raw supplies to take home.

Today you can buy freshly caught supplies in the modern buildings in the pedestrian zone in the center. Carry on past the house of culture at Katuaq with its facade resembling the flickering northern lights. Drop into a café and enjoy a glass of something cold or a delicious cafe latte. Head out to the University of Greenland and the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and enjoy modern architecture which blends in superbly with the natural surroundings.

Experiences in Nuuk

Nuuk is a city in change, and largely represents modern and industrial Greenland, while the city still retains its charm and authenticity in several places. There are many reasons to visit Nuuk as a tourist, you can experience a traditional Kaffemik one day, while another day you visit Nuuk's microbrewery Godthaab Bryghus.


Today the freshly caught provisions are bought in the modern buildings on the main street in the town center. Continue past the Katuaq culture house with the rolling Northern Lights facade. Drop by cafes and enjoy a glass of cold or a delicious café latte. Make your way past the University of Greenland and the Institute of Nature and enjoy modern architecture, which blends in with nature in a fantastic way.

Peace and tranquillity always close at hand

Take a sailing trip along the coast and allow peace and tranquillity to infuse your body and soul. Enjoy the view of Myggedalen with its small colourful houses lying like beads on a string. Tours on the fjord to old settlements also come warmly recommended. En route you’ll get close to the huge sea mammals: humpback whales and minke whales. A day-trip to the ice fjord deep inside the fjord is a must. You zigzag between the growlers all the way up to the glacier.

Skiing, snowboard and golf

During winter and spring we recommend a skiing trip, both cross-country skiing on well-prepared slopes and alpine skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling. From the top of the fell there are fantastic views of the magnificent white world surrounded by brilliant blue fjords in the distance.

The town’s tour operators provide plenty of good advice! Tell them about your wishes and let them fulfil them for you – whether it be climbing in the fells or a round of golf on the town’s unusual golf course!

Experiences in Nuuk

Welcome to the experiences of the other world. Where else can you find snow, ice, mountains, sea and whales close to green plains with potato fields? Go exploring for new exciting experiences right here.

DID YOU KNOW


The town has 120 km of asphalt to cater for its 4,000 cars.
In July 2012 the first shopping mall was built in Greenland. With 10 floors where 2 of them are featured shops, and the rest are offices and a basement car park, Nuuk Center is the biggest structure in Greenland.
Tuck in to mattak: healthy crackling made from the outer layer of whale skin with blubber full of vitamin C and omega n-3 fatty acids.
Greenland’s longest ski lift is situated in Nuuk and is around 1,000 metres long.
Are we inside or outside? Enjoy the view of the fjord and fells through the enormous panorama windows at the Malik swimming baths. The swimming baths are open all year round.
Greenland’s first and biggest hydropower plant is situated in Nuuk. A total of four plants are operational, supplying five towns – Nuuk, Tasiilaq, Qaqortoq, Narsaq and Sisimiut. As a result, almost 70 percent of Greenland’s electricity comes from CO2-free hydropower.

FACTS


Nuuk is Greenland’s capital

Formerly also known as Godthåb

Approx. 19,000 inhabitants

Has two settlements

Founded in 1728 by the Danish-Norwegian missionary Hans Egede

On a large peninsula at the mouth of a giant fjord complex

The Four Enjoying The Nightsky From The Top Of The Thoughsand Stairs. Photo By Aningaaq Rosing Carlsen

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