South Greenland
Nuugaarsuk - Strygejernet Mountain
Iconic mountain landmark
In the tradition of naming places after what they look like, this landmark mountain is named Strygejernet (The Iron) in Danish as it looks like an old-fashioned clothes iron. It's Greenlandic name is Nuugaarsuk.
At the foot of the mountain, you find great fishing and the perfect place for camping and hiking!
A fishing trip to Ilua, which is right next to Nugaarsuk, is quite special, with a lake, waterfall, and great fishing opportunities. Ilua lies at the foot of the Nugaarsuk mountain. On the other side of Ilua, there is a beautiful waterfall. People from Narsaq like to go here because angling for trout and salmon is good.
There is also a popular farm holiday place nearby.
Photos: Jesper Kunuk Egede
Narsaq Town
Narsaq sits on large plains below tall green mountains, surrounded by blue ice-filled fjords. It is the only farming town in Greenland and is considered one of
Village of Narsarsuaq
The main flight hub of South Greenland. With a hotel and easy access to all of South Greenland, it's the ideal base for hiking!
Village of Igaliku (Gardar)
One of the most beautiful settlements in Greenland, and the remains of the Norse are very visible everywhere.
Killavaat Mountain - Redekammen (the Comb)
Iconic mountain landmark
Nuugaarsuk - Strygejernet Mountain
Iconic mountain landmark
Brysterne (the Breasts)
Iconic mountain landmarks
Tunulliarfik - Eiriksfjord/Skovfjorden
An amazing fjord with astoundingly different views along the way!
UNESCO World Heritage - Kujataa
Kujataa is one of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greenland. It goes without saying that this is the greenest one!
Village of Qassiarsuk (Brattahlid)
This charming and beautiful farming village in South Greenland was home to Erik the Red and his son Leif Eriksson!
Hotel Narsaq
A very cozy family-run hotel. Ideal if you want to plan your own trip!
Hotel Narsarsuaq
This is one of the largest hotels in Greenland. Ideal if you want to plan your own hiking trips
Narsaq Hospital
One of the smaller, local hospitals