Qaqortoq, Greenland

Qaqortoq On Your Own

Set Your Own Pace in This Charming Seaside Town Explore the history, culture and lifestyle of coastal Greenland during a self-guided walking tour. Map in hand, you will explore this tiny town, meeting local guides at various points. From your ship, walk to the Old Church, or “Annaasisup Oqaluffia,” built in 1832. Inside, admire paintings from the mid-19th-century. Pause by the town’s fountain, where a local guide will share insight on lnuit culture as you stroll past recreations of the stone-and-peat houses. Reach your next guide by the “Stone and Man” sculptures; around 30 are dotted around the town, each carved by local artists. At the community hall, learn about Norse history and modern Greenland’s evolution. Two museums will offer the opportunity to delve deeper into this fascinating region and its heritage: the Qaqortoq Museum and the Viking Museum. Visit both at your leisure, before returning to your ship. * 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.