Qassiarsuk
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Tjodhildur's Church Reconstruction
The birth of Christianity in North America reconstructed.
The birth of Christianity in North America reconstructed.
In Qassiarsuk, you can find the ruins and reconstructions of Erik the Red’s farm and his wife Tjodhildur’s church. This is the first Christian church on the American continents, built 492 years before Columbus arrived in Central America.
Photos: Tom Nørregaard Jensen
Tjodhildur's Church Reconstruction
The birth of Christianity in North America reconstructed.
Eric the Red Longhouse Reconstruction
Get a feeling of Norse life 1,000 years ago.
Leif Eriksson Statue
Leif Eriksson is proudly standing above Brattahlid. Go and say hi and enjoy the view!
Inuit Peat House
How we used to live.
Leif Eriksson Marathon
Test your endurance at this beautiful marathon!
Qassiarsuk Church
The small village church used to double as a school.
Tasiusaq
This is truly a slice of Heaven!
Innerulalik Guest Farm
Go horseback riding in South Greenland's amazing nature!
Tjodhildurs Church Ruin
The first Church on the American continents!
Illerfissalik
Iconic mountain landmark
Norse Sculptures
On a rocky hillside, Norse culture is celebrated.
Pilersuisoq Shop Qassiarsuk
The local small supermarket; in Greenlandic fashion, you can get everything from frozen chicken to rubber boots!
Qassiarsuk Leif Eriksson Hostel
Basic accommodation in beautiful surroundings.