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7 Days in Nuuk for the luxury adventurers

June - September

Photo by Peter Lindstrom – Visit Greenland

A 7-day luxury adventure in Nuuk, featuring a fusion of cultural exploration, a glamping retreat amidst nature’s marvels, backcountry hiking, and culinary delights, all framed by the sublime serenity of Greenland from June to September.

Day 1

The very first taste of Nuuk

  • Settle in at hotel
  • City tour by foot or car – guided or by your self
  • Storytelling and tasting – get to know the greenlandic food tradition

Day 2, 3, 4

Revel in nature and enjoy the unforgettable quietness

  • Ice fiord cruise to the full-on glamping experience close to the ice cap. On the way see waterfalls, the oldest mountains, Norse ruins, icebergs, and wildlife. Pick up at 8 am. Arrival in camp 11 am.
  • Spend the days hiking, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, and listening to the local stories. All meals and activities are included.
  • Pick up in the late afternoon on day 4
  • Settle in at the hotel and enjoy a tasting menu at a local restaurant

The clamping experience can be upgraded to a high-end experience with fewer guests and gourmet food.

Day 5

Discover Greenlandic culture

  • Visit the National Museum – guided or by your self
  • 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
  • Dinner in the cultural house Katuaq

Day 6

Hiking the Back Country

  • A guided hike in Nuuk Backcountry including lunch tasting on the top
  • 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

Day 7

Exploring Qoornoq

  • Fiord tour to the abandoned settlement Qoornoq (4 hours), Puffin Safari or the Island of hope
  • Enjoy the afternoon in a Spa / Sauna overlooking the fiord
  • Farwell dinner tasting menu at a local restaurant

In winter the glamping experience can be replaced with a back-country sleep, snowshoe hikes and cross country / heliskiing.

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:

SUMMER IN NUUK

Trade snow for sun and immerse yourself in Nuuk’s summer season. Go hiking in the backcountry, spot whales in the fjord, or dine in remote Qooqqut with freshly caught fish on your plate.

Photo – Aningaaq R. Carlsen, Visit Greenland