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.

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

Winter Summer

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

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Crossing the road in front of blok 4

Winter Crossing the road Summer

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nuuk: Winter vs Summer

Discover 10 spots in Nuuk

1

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

Winter The view from Nuussuaq area towards Qinngorput and Mt.Ukussissat in Nuuk Summer

2

Crossing the road in front of blok 4

Winter Crossing the road Summer

3

The main road of Nuuk towards Hotel Hans Egede

Winter The main road of Nuuk Summer

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6 Days of Solitude in the Heart of Kiattua Valley

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4

Traffic on the main road in Nuuk

Winter Traffic on the main road in Nuuk After

5

From the top of long wooden staircases towards an industrial area

Winter One of the industrial areas Summer

6

The Red Church and the Old Nuuk area

Winter The Red Church and the Old Nuuk area Summer

7

Sunrise over the Nuussuaq area in Nuuk

Winter Sunrise over Nussuaq in Nuuk Summer

8

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

Winter One of the famous viewpoint in Nuuk, the view from Myggedalen Summer

9

Qinngorput harbour

Winter Qinngorput harbour Summer

10

Malik, a public swimming pool

Winter Malik, public swimming pool Summer

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