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Church · Uummannaq, Avannaata
Uummannaq Church
A 1935 church built from stones quarried from the slope where it stands, by the port of Uummannaq — one of Greenland’s rare stone churches.
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About Uummannaq Church
Uummannaq’s church was built in 1935 with blocks cut from the very slope on which it stands, by the port. It is one of the few stone churches in the country, where almost all others are wooden.
The thick walls, made of gray and reddish stone, match the rock of the mountain rising just behind. The interior is simple, with wooden pews and the altar facing the nave.
Next to the church are the museum, the old turf houses and the oldest part of town around the port.
The church is used by locals for services and appears in many photos of the town, with the heart-shaped mountain in the background.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About half an hour.
Best time
During the visit to the port and the museum. Outside of services, entry depends on who has the key: ask at the museum.
How to get there
It stands by the port of Uummannaq, a few minutes on foot from the heliport.
Tip
Photograph the church from the port side, with the mountain in the background, at late afternoon.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Uummannaq Church
What is Uummannaq’s church made of?
Stone cut from the slope where it was built in 1935, making it one of Greenland’s rare stone churches.
Can you enter Uummannaq’s church?
Yes, when it is open. Outside services, ask at the museum for information.
Where is Uummannaq’s church located?
By the port, next to the museum and the old turf houses.