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4 days in Nuuk for the winter explorer

February - May

Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson – Visit Greenland

Day 1

The very first taste of Nuuk

  • Settle in at the hotel
  • Understand the nation history through art. Visit The National Art Gallery followed by a guided art walk around the city
  • Chase the northern light at sea – get on a boat and leave the lighted city behind

Day 2

A day in the fiord

  • A guided snowshoe hike in Nuuk Backcountry
  • Stay overnight in a heated tipi or descend and stay the night in the city

Day 3

Experience the snowy mountain tops

  • Guided heliskiing or randone in the fiord
  • Tasting menu at one of the local restaurants

Day 4

Fiord exploration and farewell dinner

  • A selection of different fiord tours – On the way we will pass by icebergs, spot wildlife and the snow-covered mountains
    • Fiord cruise to the abandoned settlement Qoornoq (4-5 hours).
    • Ice fiord cruise (6 hours)
  • Enjoy the afternoon in a Spa/sauna overlooking the fiord
  • Farewell dinner at a local restaurant

Possibilities to consider

Ajagaq – artworkshop

Katuaq – Nuuk Cultural House

Kittat – a workspace where the traditional Greenlandic costume is made

National Museum

National Theater

Nuuk Art Museum

Nuuttoqaq – Nuuk Local Museum

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: