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NUUK STORIES

Dive deeper into the local culture through the Nuuk Stories section. All the stories you are about to read aim to provide you with the most authentic perspectives on what our home has to offer. We hope that these stories enhance your knowledge and expectations of Nuuk today and shed light on how the city is developing in the future.
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Hunting Ptarmigan in Nuuk’s Backcountry

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Culture bearer Malu Lynge

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“Faxe Kondi is the most Greenlandic thing.”

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The Last Hunt

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“We are incredibly talented in this country. Let’s show our talent to the world.”

Photo – Oscar Scott Carl – Visit Nuuk
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Sauwestari – Greenlandic Reggae

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Greenland’s first trained goldsmith

Greenlandic mask dancer applying makeup. Photo - Magnus Biilmann Trolle, Visit Nuuk
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The Mask Dance

LOCAL TIPS

“Local Tips” section offers practical advice and insider knowledge from Nuuk’s residents to help visitors navigate the city like a local.

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The restaurant at Qooqqut Nuan in the fjord near Nuuk in Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihl - Visit Greenland
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7 Days in Nuuk for the luxury adventurers

The Settlement Kapisillit at the Nuuk Fjord
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4 days in Nuuk with the best from both worlds

Sunrise over a snowcovered Nuuk in Greenland. Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson - Visit Greenland
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4 days in Nuuk for the winter explorer

The Red House in Nuuk and its surrounding field. Photo by Peter Lindstrom - Visit Greenland
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4 days in Nuuk for a culture and food enthusiast

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The annual Christmas tree lighting

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Qooqqut Nuan – Discovering Nuuk’s Hidden Gem

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Glamping in Nuuk Fjord

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Nuuk Nordic Culture Festival 2023

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Buildings in Nuuk with the mountain Sermitsiaq in the background at sunset in Greenland - Visit Greenland photo database
Nuuk is the perfect mix of old traditions and modern living, a place where you can go to cafés, sail to the icefjord and be home for tapas on the same day.

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A hiker on the peak of Ukkusissaq - Store Malene outside Nuuk in Greenland with the mountain Sermitsiaq in the background. Photo - Mads Pihl, Visit Greenland
Explore the majestic Nuuk Fjord, one of the world’s largest, through diverse hiking experiences. From leisurely strolls near Nuuk to multi-day adventures, discover the fjord’s grandeur with expert insights from Two Ravens’ guide Thorlak.

HIKING IN NUUK

Explore Nuuk effortlessly with our detailed city map, ready for instant download or print. It highlights key landmarks and sightseeing locations, enriching your Greenland adventure.

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