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  • The Qingua valley and the river running into the almost fjord-like Tasersuaq lake near Nanortalik in South Greenland. Photo by Mads Pihl.

Nanortalik

Vertical walls and pristine waters in Tasermiut Fjord make an adventurer’s imagination run wild while city sightseeing bring you down to earth.

UNIQUE IN SOUTH GREENLAND

Nanortalik stands on an island, literally and figuratively. Though it sits deep in South Greenland, whose reputation is as an idyllic paradise with fields of colorful flowers, Nanortalik breaks the mold. Its vertical walls that flank an intricate fjord system hint at a nature more akin to Greenland’s east coast. Add to that the expanse of sea ice just outside the harbor and the cultural migration of East Greenlanders to Nanortalik’s villages, and what you find is that Nanortalik is quite unique for South Greenland.

Like most islands, the journey to Nanortalik is involved, but the welcoming and friendly atmosphere that awaits you in town is worth the trip. As we Greenlanders say, once you have reached Nanortalik, it’s like returning to your childhood home. Come to Nanortalik to explore wild mountains and find the hometown you never knew you had.

STRONG NATURE IN NANORTALIK

From sea to mountain top, Nanortalik is surrounded by powerful nature. To the east stand many ranges of daunting peaks that seem to pierce the sky, and to the west float enormous sheets of sea ice with a collection of Arctic wildlife in tow.

The possibilities to experience nature in Nanortalik are as many as your imagination can handle. For the day hiker, just step out your front door and find the path that leads to panoramic views of Nanortalik from a southern vantage point. Later, challenge your sea legs by taking a boat trip along the Nanortalik coastline spotted with islands.

Did you notice that white line radiating from the horizon? It is not your ordinary icebergs but rather the great sea ice that forms from frozen ocean water and migrates from East Greenland in spring.

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  • Nanortalik is the southernmost town in Greenland, located on an island also called Nanortalik, at the mouth of Tasermiut Fjord.

  • Nanortalik was founded in 1797. It currently has approximately 1350 inhabitants, making it the 10th largest town in Greenland.

  • Five villages and several sheep farms surround Nanortalik.

  • Nanortalik means “the place with polar bears”, as polar bears live and hunt on the sea ice outside of town.

  • Vertical cliffs and steep peaks characterize the Nanortalik nature. Ketil Mountain is 2000 meters tall and has one of the world’s highest climbing walls.

  • Tasermiut South Greenland Expeditions is a trusted outfitter for expeditions in Nanortalik.

  • Greenland’s only natural forest exists 40 km from Nanortalik, in Qinngua Valley. There, trees grow to be several meters tall.

  • Cruise ships from North America and Europe dock in Nanortalik throughout the summer.

  • IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

    The phone number to the Hospital in Nanortalik is: (+299) 61 32 18

  • The phone number to the local police is: (+299) 61 32 22

Package Tours

Blue Ice Explorer – South Greenland 4 days – easy going

Blue Ice Explorer

South Greenland 4 days – easy going

South Greenland is famous for its Norse history and blue icebergs, and you can easily reach both on daytrips from the airport in Narsarsuaq.

FROM €435
Tasermiut Expeditions: Kayak & Hiking 8 days

Tasermiut Expeditions

Kayak & Hiking 8 days

Kayak expedition in total freedom among icebergs & glaciers. Ice-walk, polar fauna, northern lights. Dates: June to Sep. Flight from RKV/CPH.

FROM €2,195
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.

FROM 2.195,00 €
Blue Ice Explorer: Plan your own holiday in Greenland

Blue Ice Explorer

Plan your own holiday in Greenland

Are you dreaming of going to Greenland and would you prefer to plan your own trip?

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TASERMIUT FJORD

For those craving the inevitable next adrenaline rush, the search stops with Tasermiut Fjord. The juxtaposition of harsh rock rising straight out of reflective fjord waters is extreme and mesmerizing.

Defy gravity on some of the most challenging rock climbing lines in Greenland, or put your paddle to the test against the electrifying Arctic current right beneath your kayak. After an expedition into Tasermiut Fjord, you can go home a decorated adventurer.

CHOIR CULTURE

With true Greenlandic character, Nanortalik locals are charming and friendly. Whether you meet casually around town or over a feast of traditional Greenland gastronomy, Greenlanders are keen to lend a helping hand or extend an invitation to a choir performance. Choir singing is identifiably synonymous with Nanortalik, and thanks to a handful of groups in town, you have ample opportunity to experience this exclusive Nanortalik tradition.

The Nanortalik Museum pays homage to the colonial era and Old Norse culture, answering most questions about the town and its beginnings as a commercial spot. But one question remains in the air – how did a natural rock near to the church come to have an uncanny affinity to the great polar explorer, Knud Rasmussen? Perhaps when you visit Nanortalik you can uncover the story behind the stone.

For those craving the inevitable next adrenaline rush, the search stops with Tasermiut Fjord.

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How to get there

Commercial airlines are the only way for travelers to get to Greenland, served by airports in Denmark and Iceland unless you arrive with a cruise ship.

How to get around

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Summer is a season of the midnight sun, while winter is for dog sledding, northern lights, ski trips, and star gazing. Read more.

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Local providers

Guide To Greenland

Nuuk, Inspektørbakken 8,
3900,
Phone: +299 58 20 14More information

Tasermiut Camp - Nanortalik

Nanortalik, Mathiessenip Aqqutaa B507,
3922,
Phone: +299 266286More information
NTS Rooms

NTS Rooms

Nanortalik, Postboks 43
3922,
Phone: (+299) 613 633More information
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Nanortalik Youth Hostel

Nanortalik, Postboks 43
3922,
Phone: (+299) 613 633More information
The white church in Nanortalik in South Greenland

Nanortalik Tourism Service

Nanortalik, Lundip Aqqutaa B 128,
3922,
Phone: (+299) 613 633More information
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Nanortalik Museum

Nanortalik, Kiffat Aqqutaa B 21,
3922,
Phone: (+299) 613 406More information
Hotel Kap Farvel 05

Hotel Kap Farvel

Nanortalik, Isua B 304,
3922,
Phone: (+299) 613 294 / (+299) 613 279More information
Gammel Anders house

Gammel Anders House

Nanortalik, Postboks 43
3922,
Phone: +299 61 36 33More information

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