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Before you go
Your trip to Nuuk.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Nuuk – Sermersooq Capital
How to get there
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Nuuk Mittarfia (GOH) 5 km
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Porto de Nuuk 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport, about 5 km from the center, has international flights (Denmark, Iceland and, in the summer season, the U.S. east coast) and is the hub of the internal network. For part of the year, passenger ships call at the port, coming from other west-coast towns.
How many days
Allow two days for the old town, the museums and the center. A third day goes to a boat on the fjord, and a fourth to climb one of the hills.
When to go
In summer the nights hardly get dark and boats depart for the fjord. December has only a few hours of light, but winter brings snow for skiing on nearby slopes and, with luck, auroras.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The center and the colonial harbor can be explored on foot, and urban buses and taxis connect the neighborhoods and the airport. There are no roads to other towns.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Nuuk
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Morning
Colonial harbor
Walk to the colonial harbor, see Hans Egede’s house and the cathedral, and visit the National Museum and the Qilakitsoq mummies.
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Afternoon
Center and Katuaq
Return to the center along the coastal boardwalk, visit Katuaq and finish at the Art Museum.
2 days in Nuuk
Day 1
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All day
The city on foot
Spend the morning in the colonial harbor and the National Museum and the afternoon at Katuaq, the Art Museum and the coastal boardwalk.
Day 2
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All day
Nuuk fjord
Take a boat trip on the fjord, with a stop at Qooqqut or Kapisillit, and see the glaciers at the heads of the fjord arms.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How many days to stay in Nuuk?
Two days for the city, and three or four if you want to include the fjord and a mountain hike.
How to get from Nuuk airport to the center?
By taxi or urban bus. The airport is a few kilometers from the center.
Does Nuuk have an urban bus system?
Yes. Routes connect the center, the neighborhoods and the airport; schedules are reduced at night and on weekends.
Are there hikes near Nuuk?
Yes. There are trails that climb the hills surrounding the city, such as Ukkusissat, with views over the fjord. Longer routes require a guide, good navigation and clothing for changing weather.