Nuuk: Winter vs Summer

Discover 10 spots in Nuuk

We launch a beautiful series of contrasting still photos from the Nation’s capital, taken both in winter and summer. Try sliding or tapping (depending on your device) between two gorgeous photos.

Discover 10 spots on the map!

Click here to open the map

1

The view from Nuussuaq towards Qinngorput and Mountain Ukussissat (Store Malene)

Winter Summer

Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson (Left) & Aningaaq R Carlsen (Right) – Visit Greenland.

2

Crossing the road in front of blok 4

Winter Crossing the road Summer

Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson (Left) & Aningaaq R Carlsen (Right) – Visit Greenland.

3

The main road of Nuuk towards Hotel Hans Egede

Winter The main road of Nuuk Summer

Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson (Left) & Aningaaq R Carlsen (Right) – Visit Greenland.

Continues further down the pages…

Package Tours

Arctic Umiaq Line: Discover Greenland from the sea

Arctic Umiaq Line

Discover Greenland from the sea

The coastal ship Sarfaq Ittuk sails from southern Greenland up along Greenland’s west coast to Disko Bay.

Greenland Tours: Best of the West

Greenland Tours

Best of the West

8 days exploring Disko Bay incl. Disko Island and visit to the Greenland Ice Cap

Greenland Travel: Summer impressions in Greenland

Greenland Travel

Summer impressions in Greenland

Greenland’s most popular sites: the Greenland Ice Sheet at Kangerlussuaq, the capital of Nuuk and, the world-famous Ilulissat Ice Fjord.

Tasermiut Expeditions: Wonders of Greenland

Tasermiut Expeditions

Wonders of Greenland

A full-featured 8 day trip: easy hikes surrounded by glaciers, ice-walk, viking ruins UNESCO Heritage & sailing among icebergs. June to September

4

Traffic on the main road in Nuuk

Winter Traffic on the main road in Nuuk After

Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson (Left) & Aningaaq R Carlsen (Right) – Visit Greenland.

5

From the top of long wooden staircases towards an industrial area

Winter One of the industrial areas Summer

Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson (Left) & Aningaaq R Carlsen (Right) – Visit Greenland.

6

The Red Church and the Old Nuuk area

Winter The Red Church and the Old Nuuk area Summer

Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson (Left) & Aningaaq R Carlsen (Right) – Visit Greenland.

7

Sunrise over the Nuussuaq area in Nuuk

Winter Sunrise over Nussuaq in Nuuk Summer

Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson (Left) & Aningaaq R Carlsen (Right) – Visit Greenland.

8

the most famous viewpoint in Nuuk, the view from Myggedalen (Mosquito valley) towards the mountain Sermitsiaq

Winter Summer

Photo by Rebecca Gustafsson (Left) & Aningaaq R Carlsen (Right) – Visit Greenland.

9

Qinngorput harbour

Winter Qinngorput harbour Summer

Photo by Mads Pihl (Left) & Aningaaq R Carlsen (Right) – Visit Greenland.

10

Malik, a public swimming pool

Winter Malik, public swimming pool Summer

Photo by Mads Pihl (Left) & Aningaaq R Carlsen (Right) – Visit Greenland.

Click here to see the 10 spots on the map