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!

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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.

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.

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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.

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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 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.

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