Nuuk is the best capital metropolis, it’s official (sure, there’s a tacky pun there). And being the capital metropolis of Greenland, it’s one of many largest city centres within the nation. That being stated, don’t examine it to New York or London – it seems like a really small city in dimension (with about twenty thousand residents calling it residence).
Regardless of the case, it’s an awesome metropolis in Greenland to go to and doubtless (together with Kangerlussuaq) one of many first locations you’ll go to in your journey to Greenland. So, that will help you get essentially the most out of your go to to Nuuk, I wished to share the perfect issues to do in Nuuk that I’m positive you’ll love.
Now, you’ll probably solely spend a day or two in Nuuk, earlier than visiting a few of Greenland’s iconic spots you may’t miss. This implies you’ll probably wish to cram in as a lot as doable earlier than you permit. Fortunately, resulting from Nuuk’s compact and small dimension, it’s a metropolis that’s very easy to stroll round, even over a couple of hours.
Have a look, under, at our absolute best issues to do in Nuuk that we liked – and we’re positive you’ll too! Have the most effective time visiting Greenland.
1.) Greenland Nationwide Museum and Archives
While wandering round Nuuk, you’ll wish to head into the Greenland Nationwide Museum and Archives. It’s top-of-the-line museums in all of Greenland and proper on the harbour entrance space of historic Nuuk. Better of all, it’s actually accessible, with quick walks and visits taking round 30-40 minutes.
Now, size-wise, the Greenland Nationwide Museum and Archives may appear small, particularly when you’re used to colossal museums just like the Smithsonian or British Museum. Nonetheless, don’t suppose that dimension is all the pieces! This place is superb and it’s top-of-the-line websites in all of Greenland to study extra concerning the heritage of the nation, its tradition and the Inuit folks. We liked it.
On the lookout for the most effective lodge in Nuuk? Be certain to e book this precise room at HHE Specific. You see, this Nuuk lodge is among the newer properties within the capital of Greenland, and the rooms are pretty – they really feel very Scandic. Not solely that, it’s very easy to stroll round Nuuk from HHE Specific.
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2.) Nuuk Artwork Museum
Visiting the Nuuk Artwork Museum is well top-of-the-line issues to do in Nuuk if you wish to discover a few of the nation’s artwork and installations. You see, the Nuuk Artwork Museum homes heaps of works by native and nationwide artists from throughout Greenland. There’s a small worth for entry (it wasn’t a lot in any respect) and nicely value taking a gander inside.
Visits will take round 20 minutes and a few 15-minute stroll from the waterfront at Greenland Nationwide Museum and Archives. We had been additionally in a position to purchase a couple of small items of artwork by Greenlandic artists inside the gallery. They had been solely small watercolours, however we treasure them!
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3.) Nuuk’s Boardwalk
Simply across the historic harbour space of Nuuk is the boardwalk (Google Maps pin) that follows the shoreline right here. The stroll is gorgeous and round 300 metres or so in size. This implies it’s straightforward to finish in 10 minutes and really straightforward to search out as you wander from the Greenland Nationwide Museum and Archives.
Alongside the way in which, you’ll get to soak up the views round Nuuk Harbour, which is gorgeous round sundown. Simply be sure that to wrap in heat (in layers), the wind can decide up right here, and it will probably get chilly with these arctic currents.
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4.) Nuuk’s Historic Harbour
Nuuk’s Historic Harbour is nearly too onerous to overlook! It’s proper within the coronary heart of the motion round Greenland Nationwide Museum and Archives and the Hans Egede Statue. Now, don’t get this confused with the business harbour these days. When you’re arriving in Nuuk by boat, that is the place you’ll dock… however that’s not the historic harbour. The one I’m speaking about his the pure harbour and waterfront (Google Maps pin).
Take a wander round, discover a few of the vibrant streets and even take a stroll all the way down to the seaside. While right here, and truly all throughout Nuuk, you’ll discover public artwork that’s positioned in key areas across the metropolis.
As an illustration, you may simply spot the Mom of the Sea proper on the shores of Nuuk’s pure harbour space.
Afterwards, be sure that to move to Anori Artwork, a present retailer that has heaps of handmade goodies – all from Greenland. Right here, you’ll be capable of buy Inuit Soapstone Figures which can be carved out of native stone.
Alternatively, you should purchase a Tupilaq (ᑐᐱᓚᒃ in Inuktitut syllabics) that’s produced from animal bone and carved by Inuit folks. The latter has an extended historical past with Inuit folks, they usually had been used to push back enemies and had been often made in secret, away from sight.
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5.) Nuuk Church and monument
Simply shy of the historic harbour is the Church of our Saviour (Google Maps pin), which is difficult to overlook within the metropolis. Though comparatively small, its brilliant crimson colors are so stunning. It’s a small stroll uphill from the Mom of the Sea artwork set up and solely takes round 2-3 minutes to get there.
Oh, and don’t neglect to see the Hans Egede Statue (Google Maps pin) when you’re there. He was a missionary priest who got here to Greenland to unfold European faith to the Inuit folks. Now, there are clearly a lot of controversies round cultural erasure right here, however the statue represents a key historic interval for Greenland and its cultural connections to Europe (though it’s thought of to be a part of North America, by way of geographic continents).
6.) Whale watching
There are a heap of excursions you are able to do from Nuuk, particularly if you wish to discover extra of the beautiful pure atmosphere that surrounds the town itself. Now, bear in mind, there aren’t any actual roads that join settlements to cities in Greenland. Subsequently, the best option to get round is by air or boat, with boats being an awesome possibility to identify native wildlife.
Nuuk Water Taxi function whale watching excursions in the summertime months. You’ll be able to e book these on their web site, and we’d suggest doing this earlier than arriving in Nuuk, simply in case locations replenish. Additionally, at all times be ready for cancellations resulting from climate. The Arctic climate is unpredictable, and security is at all times paramount.
Excursions take round 3 hours and function between the months of June to September.
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7.) Northern Lights
This one is nice! Truthfully, seeing the Northern Lights in Nuuk isn’t onerous when you’re visiting within the latter components of spring or late summer season when darkness begins to return to Nuuk. You see, within the peak of summer season (when most individuals go to Nuuk), there are nearly 24 hours of daylight. The midnight solar is powerful, and this may dampen the chance to identify the Northern Lights in Greenland.
It actually is among the greatest issues to do in Nuuk when you’re visiting within the shoulder months. It’s nicely value staying up till the darkish skies seem.
8.) Myggedalen Panoramic View
When you’re searching for an awesome view of Nuuk, then head to the Myggedalen Panoramic View (Google Maps pin). It’s most likely essentially the most iconic picture of Nuuk that you just often come throughout, and with good cause! The views down the bay, previous the colorful homes, are beautiful.
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9.) Nuuk Boat tour
As I stated earlier than, Nuuk is usually a good spot to base your self to undertake wider excursions of Greenland and discover a few of the iconic locations across the nation. Now, there are a couple of tour operators that craft native excursions from Nuuk. Our favourites are Greenland Arctic Xplorers, Greenland Cruises, and AirZafari (which operates flight excursions).
From Nuuk, you may simply head out into the bays and fjords that encompass the town itself. Alternatively, you may cowl a lot higher distances when flying, the place you may see the Greenlandic Ice Cap from the air. It’s breathtaking.
We liked seeing Qeqertarsuatsiaat, Kapisillit, Atammik, and Ameralik Fiord. The entire area right here is beautiful – however bear in mind, these could be nice distances from Nuuk, so contemplate the journey time you want for a few of these excursions.
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10.) Foodie spots in Nuuk
There are fairly a couple of impartial eating places to go to in Nuuk. You actually received’t go hungry within the metropolis. For a straightforward lunch, pop over to Kunguak Café. Right here, we had a yummy musk Ox burger and ice cream that was so tasty.
Close by, you’ve additionally bought Restaurant Unicorn; one other gem in Nuuk. Right here, you may seize some Greenlandic dishes and take a look at venison (which was so good).
For a tipple, head to Daddy’s. They’ve their Godhaab Bryghus brews, that are so good.
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