Maps of Nuuk
From detailed hiking trails and illustrated town maps to fjord topography and downloadable GPX files, this is your complete guide to navigating Nuuk and its surrounding landscapes. Whether you’re planning a short day hike, a multi-day expedition, or a walk through the city’s historical areas, you’ll find curated maps designed to help you move confidently through both nature and culture.
The guide also includes open-source tools and practical map resources for both offline and online use.
Discover Nuuk’s terrain with official 1:50,000-scale topographic maps based on Geodatastyrelsen data, soon available as high-resolution PDFs. You’ll also find individual maps for each hike – from summit routes and remote lakes to extended fjord journeys – all with GPX files ready for GPS devices or smartphones.
For those exploring the city itself, the illustrated town map highlights historical sites, cultural landmarks, and key locations such as the old colonial harbour and the Boardwalk, helping you understand Nuuk’s development and navigate its most significant places.
Map of Nuuk
Get a visual overview of Nuuk’s highlights with our illustrated town map. Use it to explore Nuuk’s historical sites, cultural landmarks, and key points of interest that tell the story of the city. From the old colonial harbour to scenic routes like the Boardwalk, the map helps you navigate the city’s past and present.
Beyond Nuuk - Backcountry Map
Designed for those venturing just outside the city, it highlights key routes, terrain, and access points between urban areas and open landscape. A practical tool for discovering the transition from city life to Greenlandic wilderness.
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
Hiking Maps
Dive into Nuuk’s best hiking trails with maps that detail routes, trailheads, elevation profiles, and key waypoints. From iconic summits to hidden lakes, these maps are your companion for exploring Nuuk’s wild side on foot.
Each hike featured on our page comes with downloadable GPX files, so you can easily import the route to your GPS device, smartwatch, or mobile app like Gaia GPS, Komoot, or AllTrails. These files make it easier to stay on track, even in the backcountry.
Multi-Day Hikes Around Nuuk Fjord
For the experienced and adventurous, these multi-day trails offer Greenland at its most remote and beautiful:
Nuuk – Kapisillit
A multi-day trek from the capital to the ice fjord village
Nuuk – Kangerluarsunnguaq
A flexible route perfect for wild camping or overnight stays
Kangerluarsunnguaq – Qooqqut
A quiet multi-day route through glacial passes and wide valleys
Qooqqut – Kapisillit
A peaceful fjord hike through open terrain and remote landscapes
Single-Day Hikes in Nuuk
All these routes start close to town and can be completed in a day:
The Sermitsiaq View
A beautiful and fairly easy year-round hike offering a breath-taking panorama of Nuup Kangerlua
Kuanninnguit Summit Trail
A short yet rewarding summit route with stunning views of Sermitsiaq, Ukkusissat, and Nuup Kangerlua
Quassussuaq Circular Trail
An easy route linking both sides of Nuuk with a refreshing touch of wilderness along the way
Circular route around Pingu
A wonderfully varied loop up and around Pingu with an incredible 360-degree summit panorama
Pingu Summit Route – Long
A wonderfully varied climb to Pingu’s summit with an incredible 360-degree panoramic view
Pingu – Straight to the Summit
A short yet challenging ascent of Pingu with an incredible 360-degree summit panorama
Kapisillit – Kangersuneq Icefjord
A varied hike leading to the most spectacular vantage over Kangersuneq, the Ice Fjord
Kapisillit – Along the Icefjord
A scenic trail following Kangersuneq’s edge and offering deep solitude in wild surroundings
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
Hiking in Nuuk
Find your trail in Nuuk! From mountain peaks to fjordside paths - our hiking guide helps you plan every step.
Photo – Oscar Scott Carl, Visit Nuuk
Topographic Maps
Explore the natural beauty surrounding Nuuk with our topographic maps. These detailed charts show elevation, terrain features, and the stunning landscapes of the Nuuk Fjord, perfect for adventurers looking to venture off the beaten path.
Official 1:50,000-scale maps based on data from The Danish Geodata Agency. Downloadable high-resolution PDFs will soon be available here:
Flying Drones in Nuuk
Discover where to fly, the rules to follow, and the best spots for capturing Nuuk and its fjords from above.
Photo – Oscar Scott Carl, Visit Nuuk
Useful Resources
In addition to our downloadable maps, you can explore Nuuk through these online and open-source tools:
Familiar interfaces and satellite imagery to get a bird’s-eye view of Nuuk.
Download offline maps from the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources for hiking and exploring.
A well-known open-source map (and an alternative to Google Maps) with community-driven updates.
Scanmaps.dk offers printed topographic maps of Greenland, available for purchase online.
LOCAL TIPS
“Local Tips” section offers practical advice and insider knowledge from Nuuk’s residents to help visitors navigate the city like a local.
Sport and outdoor life in Nuuk
Nuuk Center – Where Nuuk Comes Together
1-Day Indoor Nuuk Itinerary – Escape the Weather
Nuuk Snow Festival 2026
The Best Indoor Things to Do in Nuuk
Katuaq – Nuuk’s cultural heartbeat
Qoornoq
Kangeq
Qooqqut
Qeqertarsuatsiaat
Kapisillit
Colonial Harbour in Nuuk
NUUK STORIES
A section with Nuuk citizens and their stories. Have you ever wondered why the soda “Faxe Kondi” is considered the most Greenlandic thing by artist Martin Brandt Hansen? Or perhaps you’re eager to embark on a hunting trip for reindeer together with hunter Jan-Erik Pedersen? Visit the site Nuuk Stories page to get your local reading experience
Seatbelts fastened & ready for takeoff
Shaping our own story
Unique community in Nuuk: Meet NÛK Handball Starz
Nuuk before and now
A cultural pride
Culture bearer Malu Lynge
“Faxe Kondi is the most Greenlandic thing.”
