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
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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
Nuuk's Snow Festival is a highlight of the winter season, but there's so much more to discover! Explore all that Nuuk has to offer, from breathtaking landscapes to vibrant cultural experiences. Plan your winter escape today!
Photo – Oscar Scott Carl, Visit Nuuk
