Best thing to do in the summer in Nuuk: The fjords

Close your eyes and breathe in. Deeply. A fresh wind gently blows in your direction.

It is a little crisp and cold, a welcome complement to the harsh Arctic sun that laps warmly on your skin. With the wind, the scents of summer awakens your senses. Wildflowers and herbs, rich in orange, yellow, purple and green tones paint the landscape. Life is blooming in Greenland.

COME SUMMER, IT IS TIME TO GET AWAY

When the snow starts to melt, those of us living in Greenland start to anticipate the intense Arctic summer.

The locals cannot wait to sail into the fjords and spend time away from everyday life. Many Greenlandic families have their own traditional spaces for hunting and gathering; it is time for relaxing, being with friends and loved ones.

It is time for hunting and fishing. For foraging for berries, herbs and mushrooms that will last all winter. It is time to enjoy the simplicities of life.

Life is blooming in Greenland.

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Sun rising in the Nuuk fjord in Greenland. Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson

Two mature travelers hiking in the Nuuk backcountry with Touring Greenland crossing from the bottom of Kobbefjord over to Nuuk Fjord. Photo by Raven Eye Photography

Mountains being reflected perfectly on clear water in the Nuuk fjord in Greenland

The backcountry soccer or football field at Qooqqut in the fjord near Nuuk in Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihl

The waiter taking orders from guests at the Qooqqut Nuan restaurant in the fjord near Nuuk in Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihla

REFRESH IN THE NUUK FJORD

For a more simple hut, go completely off the radar and stay at Kangi Ski Center. Here, the huts are set an hour’s walk from the coast. An hour away from the city, a lifetime away from the normal routine of life.

You will have to rely on satellite radio, so connecting with the outside world is only done in emergencies. With the midnight sun or the silence of the snow, time will lose its meaning. We promise you that you will feel refreshed. Wouldn’t you like to have that break too?

By Visit Greenland

Behind Greenland's largest travel site is the Visit Greenland that is 100% owned by the Government of Greenland, who is responsible for marketing the country's adventures and opportunities for guests wishing to visit the world's largest island

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