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Where to eat & drink in Nuuk

Photo – Peter Lindstrom , Visit Greenland

Walking through the streets of Nuuk you will be amazed about the numbers of restaurants – some of which are well hidden though. The food scene is in rapid development.

We see new restaurants popping up and food artisans and entrepreneurs focusing on tradition as well as innovation of the Greenlandic kitchen. Local ingredients meet Thai spices, gourmet restaurants and cozy takeaway is a selection of what you will find in Nuuk.

Have a look through the restaurants and bars below, mark the hearts  and create your own personalized list by clicking My List in the top right corner.

‘MY LIST’

My list is your personalized list of what to do & See when you are in Nuuk. By clicking the hearts while looking through the listing below you can save your interest and create the map of your stay. The overview is created through google and therefore dependent on the information provided by the company behind it.

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Read about our current farouite locals tips

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

Photo – David Trood, Visit Greenland

Meet Locals

Read about the people that live in Nuuk, and who knows you might run into them while you’re here!

Frederik Elsner

Musician

"Frederik Elsner is one of the most popular Greenlandic pop singers, both with his band, “Nanook” and his solo project F. He writes his own songs and sings in Greenlandic, with a voice that people of all kinds of nationalities resonate with even if they don’t understand the words."

Bibi Chemnitz

Fashion Brand Owner

"BIBI CHEMNITZ is an iconic Inuk streetwear meets outdoor designer. Born and raised in Kalaallit Nunaat, she knows the importance of durable fashion that lasts season after season."