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Kujalleq · Greenland
The southernmost town in the country and the Tasermiut Fjord, with granite walls, green valleys and a rare woodland, plus the hot springs of Uunartoq.
In the photo: Granite walls and tundra along the shores of the Tasermiut Fjord.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Nanortalik is the southernmost town of Greenland, on an island near Cape Farewell, the country’s southern tip. The landscape is of granite mountains, islands and narrow fjords, more similar to the island’s east side than to the green valleys of the rest of the south.
The town was founded in 1770 and moved to its current site in 1830. The old harbour, with colonial houses, became an open-air museum, one of the most complete in the country.
To the northeast, the Tasermiut Fjord stretches about 70 km between vertical cliffs, a destination for climbers from many countries. In the valleys along its shores, such as Qinngua, birches and willows grow, forming one of Greenland’s few woodlands.
Between Nanortalik and Qaqortoq, the island of Uunartoq has hot springs that create a natural pool, visited on boat trips.
This destination brings together 1 city: Nanortalik.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
Dados cartográficos: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0); contorno terrestre: Natural Earth (public domain). Adapted by Cidade Turismo.
✈ Heliporto de Nanortalik (JNN) · 1 km to Nanortalik
Helicopters and boats connect Nanortalik with Qaqortoq, where planes arrive from the capital and, in season, from Iceland. Confirm routes before you buy tickets.
The local experience
A museum spread across colonial houses in Nanortalik’s old harbour, with about ten buildings used as exhibition rooms on hunting, boats, the Norse and town life.
A fjord of about 70 km northeast of Nanortalik, surrounded by granite walls that attract climbers from around the world, with green valleys, one of the country’s rare woodlands and a glacier at its head.
Three hot springs at about 38 °C that form a natural pool on an uninhabited island between Nanortalik and Qaqortoq, with views of mountains and icebergs.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
Summer is the season for boats, climbing and kayaking; late in the season, until October, minke whales often circulate at the mouth of the fjord. Spring brings sea ice close to the coast.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Two or three days are enough for the town, one day by boat for the Tasermiut Fjord and the Uunartoq hot springs. Those who go to climb or camp in the fjord usually stay one or two weeks.
Nanortalik has small accommodations in the centre and near the old harbour, within walking distance of the museum and the boats. In the Tasermiut Fjord there are organised camping areas along the shores, reached by boat.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
Visit the open-air museum, hike the island trails, cruise the Tasermiut Fjord by boat and bathe in the Uunartoq hot springs.
Yes. Ketil and Ulamertorsuaq have long routes on solid granite, well known among climbers.
In summer, when there are boats to the fjord and the trails dry out.
For boat tours, operators provide pick-up and drop-off. For climbing or long treks, experience or a guide is required.
