Nanortalik, Greenland

Nanortalik & Its Fascinating Museum

Legacies of an Old Danish Colony Experience the tranquil setting of Nanortalik at your leisure, and visit the open air Nanortalik Museum. You will disembark amid starkly beautiful vistas, a treeless landscape near the mouth of the Tasermiut Fjord overlooked by the dramatic contours of towering peaks. Stroll through the charming streets at your own pace and step inside the quaint wooden Nanortalik Church for a choir performance that captures the warmth and spirit of the local community. In the old colonial port, visit the open air Nanortalik Museum, one of the most interesting museums in Greenland. As you walk among old trade buildings on the harbor, observe the simplicity of life in the Danish colony that thrived here during the 19th and 20th centuries. You will also enjoy tales of exploration and a performance of traditional drum dancing, that brings Inuit heritage to life. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.