South Greenland

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.
The Norse built all over lush South Greenland. So if you see a particularly lush place, there's also a good chance you will find ruins.
There are several excavated Norse ruins in Narsaq, although they are less impressive than those you find in Qassiarsuk and Igaliku.
You will find some in town close to the factory, while others are in Narsap Ilua/Dyrnæs.
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