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Before you go
Your trip to Qaqortoq.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Qaqortoq – Kujalleq Destination Qaqortoq and Kujataa Capital
How to get there
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Qaqortoq Mittarfia (JJU) 5 km
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Porto de Qaqortoq 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The airport is about 5 km north of town, with flights to the capital and, in the summer season, to Iceland. Helicopters and boats connect Qaqortoq with Narsaq, Narsarsuaq, Nanortalik, and the settlements.
How many days
Two days are enough to see the center, the sculptures and the museum, and to take the boat trip to Hvalsey. With three days, you can also visit the Uunartoq hot springs.
When to go
From June to September, boats are frequent, trails are open, and the southern fields are green. In winter, boat services decrease and ice can hinder navigation in spring.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The town is explored on foot, with hills, and there are taxis. There is transport and taxis to the airport.
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 Qaqortoq
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Morning
Center and sculptures
Start at the fountain square and the red church and follow the map of the rock-carved sculptures down to the harbor.
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Afternoon
Hvalsey Church
Take a boat to Hvalsey, walk around the ruin and return in the late afternoon along the fjord.
2 days in Qaqortoq
Day 1
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All day
Town
Visit the museum, the square and the sculptures, and do the loop trail around Lake Tasersuaq above town.
Day 2
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All day
Hvalsey and the fjord
Take the boat trip to Hvalsey Church and use the route to see icebergs and the farms.
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 Qaqortoq?
Two days for the town and Hvalsey; three if you want to visit the Uunartoq hot springs.
Does Qaqortoq have an airport?
Yes, a few kilometers north of town. It has become the southern entry point instead of Narsarsuaq, with domestic flights and, in the summer season, international ones.
Can you go from Qaqortoq to Narsaq?
Yes, by boat or helicopter. There is no road between the towns.
What to do in Qaqortoq in one day?
See the fountain square, the red church and the rock carvings, and take the boat trip to Hvalsey Church.