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We are excited to show you everything you need to know about Nuuk, and we have the best people telling the story about the capital of Greenland Nuuk, the locals the “Nuumiuts”

All the stories and experiences you are about to read, have been experienced by people living here, giving you the most authentic perspectives on what our home has to offer

In the section below you can filter what you wish to know about from practical tips to adventures had by us.

You can read about the newest places that have opened, and at the bottom you will find links to enhance your experience

We hope that these stories build your knowledge and expectation of how Nuuk is today, and how the city is developing in the future.

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The annual Christmas tree lighting

The annual Christmas tree lighting Big smiles, rosy cheeks, and a fantastic turnout were on…
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Greenland’s first trained goldsmith

Nuuk Nordic Culture Festival is a week long celebration of arts and culture in all…
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Sauwestari – Greenland’s rising reggae sensation

Sauwestari is playing their first-ever concert at Greenland's largest music festival: "We've thought about every…
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Nuuk Nordic Culture Festival 2023

Nuuk Nordic Culture Festival is a week long celebration of arts and culture in all…
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Nuuk Snow Festival

 Photo - Cebastian Rosing - Réne Design Are you looking for fun winter activities for…
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Adventure in Nordafar

Nordafar was a place of industrial fishing created by Norwegians (Nor!), Danes (da!) and Faroese…
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Arctea & Arctic Sari Sari

Boba tea has come to Nuuk, and it is delicious! take a look at the…
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3 hiking spots near Nuuk

Looking for your first hike into the mountains of Nuuk? This is where you start.Quassussaq…
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Frederik Elsner

Frederik Elsner is one of the most popular Greenlandic pop singers, both with his band,…
These links will enhance your experience of Nuuk, find out when there is northern lights, track the busses in real time, the locals news and other sites that offer experiences in Nuuk and the rest of Greenland

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Looking for an overview of December activities in Nuuk? Visit Nuuk got you!

Looking for an overview of December activities in Nuuk? Visit Nuuk got you!
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Culture & History

The annual Christmas tree lighting

The annual Christmas tree lighting Big smiles, rosy cheeks, and a fantastic turnout were on…
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Qooqqut Nuan – Discovering Nuuk’s Hidden Gem

In a small green house nestled among mountains and berry bushes an hour's boat ride…

Kalaaliaraq Market

The local meat market, caught and sold by local hunters

Wildfood Greenland

Order Greenlandic foods from local hunters, and get them delivered directly to your door

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