5 days of summer in the capital of Greenland, Nuuk

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What you’ll do

The Nuuk itinerary offers a blend of cultural exploration and outdoor adventure, highlighting the city’s rich history, stunning natural landscapes, and unique Greenlandic traditions.

Visitors can explore museums, hike scenic trails, take boat tours to the fjords and icebergs, and immerse themselves in local culture through art, cuisine, and folklore. It’s a perfect mix of urban charm and Arctic wilderness, with opportunities for wildlife spotting, historical insights, and nature-based activities

Arrival

  1. Transfer from the airport to Nuuk city

    • Bus: you can take bus no. 3 from the terminal to Nuuk City. Make sure to check the bus schedule as it depends on the week day how often the bus will depart. You can check the bus schedule here.

    • Taxi: the taxies will hold outside the airport terminal and wait for arriving passengers. You can also pre-book a taxi here.

    • Rental car: you can also pre-book a rental car and choose to pick up the car in the airport and drive yourself to the city center. Book your rental car here.

  2. Check into your accommodation.

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Choose the option that fits you the best

Hotel Hans Egede
Hotel Hans Egede
Unique Arctic Hotel in Greenland
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
Hotel SØMA Nuuk
Hotel SØMA Nuuk
Arctic cozy hotel in Greenland
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
HHE Express
HHE Express
Budget-friendly hotel in Nuuk
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
Hotel Aurora
Hotel Aurora
Cozy family-run hotel in Nuuk
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$

1.1 km (0.7 mi)

3 min

For breakfast or brunch:

Try Café Toqqorfik for a Greenlandic twist on coffee and pastries. This place is located just on the old colonial harbour offering a view over the harbour and fjord sorounding Nuuk.

For the bigger selection or more traditional brunch I would go for Pascucci Cafe, Katuaq or Esmarelda.

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Choose the option that fits you the best

Café Toqqorfik
Café Toqqorfik
Cozy café with delicious treats
Category
Café
Est. Price
$
Pascucci Cafe
Pascucci Cafe
Popular burger spot in Nuuk
Category
Café
Est. Price
$
Katuaq Greenlands Culture House
Katuaq Greenlands Culture House
Cultural hub with diverse events
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
local
Café Esmeralda
Café Esmeralda
Cozy café with delicious coffee
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
mediterranean

297 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

Next up you can consider booking a guided city walk to get all the historic and culture elements included in your walk around Nuuk.

If you prefer to do this exploration on your own then you should start by the colonial harbour by visiting the historic buildings, the statue of Hans Egede, Nuuk Cathedral and the Mother of the Sea.

3

This one is optional

Hans Egede Statue
Hans Egede Statue
Controversial Hans Egede statue in Nuuk
Category
Sightseeing

377 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

4

Old Nuuk
Old Nuuk
Historic settlement in Greenland
Category
Sightseeing
5

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 A city walk around the old part of Nuuk
A city walk around the old part of Nuuk
Learn about the local city-life
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$
Brættet
Brættet
Historic building in Greenland
Category
Culture
Est. Price
$

931 m (0.6 mi)

2 min

After dinner you can take a walk along the coast in Nuuk on the Coast Path.

You can start your way on the stairs from the colonial harbour front and make your way back to your accommondation from here.

Make sure to take a look for whales when walking here!

6

Choose the option that fits you the best

Sarfalik
Sarfalik
Cozy seafood brasserie with wines
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
french
Restaurant Charoen Porn
Restaurant Charoen Porn
Delicious Thai cuisine in cozy atmosphere
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
thai
IGGU
IGGU
Italian food
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
italian

1.2 km (0.7 mi)

3 min

7

Stairs along the coast in Nuuk
Stairs along the coast in Nuuk
Stairs going from the old colonial harbour
Category
Activity
Est. Duration
30-60m