4 days in Nuuk for a culture and food enthusiast
June - September
Photo: Killut
Nuuk offers a variety of different activities, where you can enjoy time in the city center with all the comforts of urban life such as gourmet restaurants, fashion- and designer shops, cultural museums and Greenlandic artistry in galleries, theaters and Greenland’s Culture House.
Day 1
The very first taste of Nuuk
- Settle in at hotel
- City tour by foot or car – guided or by your self
- Storrytelling and tasting – get to know the greenlandic food tradition
Day 2
A day at sea
- A selection of different fiord tours. On the way se waterfalls, the oldest mountains, norse ruins, icebergs, Puffins and maybe even whales
- Cruise to the abandoned settlement Qoornoq (4 hours)
- Ice fiord cruise (6 hours)
- Fiord cruise to the functioning village Kapisillit including a short hike to the ice fiord (8hours)
- Go for a kaffemik with a local family
Day 3
See the city from above and refresh your self
- A soft guided hike in Nuuk Backcountry including lunch tasting on the top
- Enjoy the afternoon in a Spa/sauna overlooking the fiord
- Tasting menu at one of the local restaurants
Day 4
City day and a fiord farewell
- Visit the National Museum and Kittat – a workspace where the traditional greenlandic costume is made
- Introduction to Greenlandic art at The National Art Gallery followed by a guided art walk around the city
- Time by yourself to visit local crafts and design shops and enjoy citylife
- Set out for a “Fish and dish – experience” in the evening. Catch your fish and have it served at the tiny fiord restaurant in Qooqqut
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Possibilities to consider
Ajagaq – artworkshop
Katuaq – Nuuk Cultural House
Kittat – a workspace where the traditional Greenlandic costume is made
National Theater
We have a great variety of tour operators specializing in giving our guests the best experience in the capital region. Please have a look at our website for an updated list of operators. The ones mentioned below are all relevant to the tours and activities described. They are listed alphabetically:
Experiences
Travel Agency & DMC
- Greenland Escape
- Inuk Travel
- Travel by Heart
- Tuugaaq Travel
- Tupilak Travel
WINTER IN NUUK
Dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights? Nuuk is the perfect place to make that dream a reality. But don't stop there – explore the city's rich culture, stunning landscapes, and thrilling winter activities.
Photo – Matthew Littlewood, Visit Greenland