Narsaq
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Narsaq Kayak Harbor
The original of Narsaq's four harbors, it is also the one with the best view, as it faces southwest towards the Ice Cap and has amazing sunsets.
The original of Narsaq's four harbors, it is also the one with the best view, as it faces southwest towards the Ice Cap and has amazing sunsets.
The kayak harbor, located in the area named Akilliit, is one of the four harbors in Narsaq. The most famous is the Colonial Harbor, with its picture-perfect colonial architecture. The kayak harbor is where the hunters of yore set out when they went hunting in their kayaks, hence the name.
Today, you mostly encounter motorized boats here, but it has a Klondyke-y feel that you don't meet in the other more orderly harbors.
Come at night to enjoy the fantastic sunsets, looking towards the Ice Cap on the horizon.
Photos: Jesper Kunuk Egede
Narsaq Kayak Harbor
The original of Narsaq's four harbors, it is also the one with the best view, as it faces southwest towards the Ice Cap and has amazing sunsets.
Narsaq Point with Inuit graves
The Point offers great views and old Inuit graves. It's a great hike, too!
Narsaq Church
A beautiful white church, Narsaq Church is one of the only churches in the Arctic designed by an Inuit!
Narsaq Museum
Narsaq Museum is located in the historic buildings of the colonial era. Guess why one building is numbered A34 on the roof!
The Road to Kuannersuit/Kvanefjeldet
The road to controversy! Or it used to be as the road leads to the controversial site of the now defunct Kuannersuit Mine.
The Large Rock/Qimatulivissuaq
Nature's amazing playground: A rock split in three that you can walk through!
The Old Dam, Narsaq
This small dam holds a cute little lagoon and beautiful rock surfaces. An ideal picnic place!
The Island - Narsaq Colonial Harbor
You can access this small island at low tide. Don't stay too long on the island, though!
Tasiigaaq and Qaqqarsuaq
Climb up the mountains towering over Narsaq to get amazing 360-degree views. Add a rock to the cairns!
The Norse ruins in Narsaq
The Norse built all over lush South Greenland. If you see a particularly lush place, there's a good chance you will find ruins, also.
Kalaalimineerniarfik, Narsaq
The local hunters, fishers, and gatherers sell their products here. Unusually, even vegetarians can shop here!
Old Narsaq
Visit the old building foundations where people used to live.
Twin Glaciers
Narsaq is one of only two towns with a direct view of the Greenland Ice Sheet. From the Ice Sheet, thousands of glaciers calve into the sea.
Narsaq Hospital
One of the smaller, local hospitals
Hotel Narsaq
A very cozy family-run hotel. Ideal if you want to plan your own trip!