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 wild surroundings. Whether you’re planning a short day hike, a multi-day expedition, or a cultural stroll through the city, you’ll find curated maps for every kind of adventure. Our guide also includes open-source tools and map resources to help you explore Nuuk confidently – offline or online.
Discover Nuuk’s wild terrain with official 1:50,000-scale topographic maps, based on data from Geodatastyrelsen and soon available as high-resolution PDFs. You’ll also find individual maps for each hike, from summit trails and hidden lakes to multi-day fjord routes – all with GPX files ready to import into your GPS or smartphone. And for city explorers, our illustrated town map highlights key cafés, landmarks, transport, and sights, so you won’t miss a thing.
Illustrated Map of Nuuk
Get a visual overview of Nuuk’s highlights with our illustrated town map. It’s your go-to guide for finding cultural spots, cosy cafés, and all the must-see corners of the city.
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.
