Malik Swimming Pool (Naluttarfik Malik)
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Visit Nuuk
When the weather turns wild in Nuuk – or you simply want something warm, easy, and unmistakably local – Malik Swimming Pool is one of the best indoor experiences in the capital
Important travel note (please read)
Malik is scheduled to close for renovation from 1 March 2026, and the renovation is expected to take around a year. Always check the current status, opening hours, and sessions before visiting.
For more information, check Malik’s Facebook Page.
Important travel note (please read)
Malik is scheduled to close for renovation from 1 March 2026, and the renovation is expected to take around a year. Always check the current status, opening hours, and sessions before visiting.
For more information check Malik’s Facebook Page.
Why visitors love Malik
Award-winning architecture – built for Greenland
Malik’s gently curved roofline is designed to echo the coastal landscape, and the building is internationally recognised: it won the 2005 Olympic Gold Medal in Sports Construction, awarded by the IOC and IAKS.
A real local social hub
This is where Nuuk meets up – kids splashing after school, adults doing laps, and visitors getting a slice of everyday life that feels authentic and easy.
A year-round “reset button”
If you’ve been hiking, sightseeing, or battling wind and snow, Malik is the warm counterbalance: swim, soak, sauna, and step back out feeling brand new.
What you’ll find inside
Malik is an indoor aquatic centre with multiple zones – so it works whether you want activity or relaxation:
- Swimming lanes for exercise and lap swimming
- Warm-water area for comfort and recovery
- Hot tub / bubble bath for warming up
- Sauna options (including infrared, depending on the day/session) and additional wellness features that appear in Malik’s published materials
“Silent swimming” (adults-only calm)
On selected evenings, Malik hosts silent swimming / stillesvømning – a quieter, more spa-like atmosphere. These sessions are announced via Malik’s channels.
Practical info
Location
Sarfaarsuit 4, Nuuk (Nuussuaq district).
(Note: a municipal listing shows an administrative address on Imaneq; for visitors, follow Sarfaarsuit 4.)
Contact
Phone: +299 36 63 10
Email: malik@sermersooq.gl
Tickets, timing, and etiquette
- Ticket sales close 1 hour before closing
- Guests are typically asked to leave the water 20 minutes before closing
- Expect Nordic swimming-hall rules: thorough showering before entering pools (follow on-site signage).
Prices
Visit Nuuk notes adult entry is 50 kr, and children’s pricing varies; it also states kids can have free entry on weekdays when accompanied by a paying adult. Always verify current prices before you go.
Best for:
- Families needing an indoor plan
- Winter visitors who want warmth without “just staying in”
- Anyone who wants to experience Nuuk like locals do – naturally, not as a staged attraction
