Guided City Walk of the Capitol of Nuuk - GOH01

Take a closer look at the history of the place, its vibrant everyday life and culture on a guided walk around the world’s smallest capital city, Nuuk. The tour lasts around 2 1/2 hours and is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about colonial times and the key players. Experience the centre of power on the polished floors in Hjemmestyret (Home government building). Gain an insight into the living culture and, not least, the strong links back to ancient Greenland traditions.

The tour includes visits to the Greenland National Museum, the skin processing studio Kittat, the outdoor fish and meat market ”brættet”, the Greenland Culture Centre Katuaq, Landstingssalen (government building), the City Hall with its famous Hans Lynge tapestry, Vor Frelser Kirke (Our Saviour’s Church) and Father Christmas’s Post Office.

Duration: 2 hours    Season: All year    Level of difficulty: 1+    
Price: 198 dkr (chd. u/12 half price) incl. guide and entrance fee   

Visit to Landstingssalen - GOH02

See the landstingssalen (government building) and learn all about Greenland home rule and the story behind it. Landstinget is the home government’s legislative body, equivalent to the parliament in Denmark. Greenland won home rule on 1 May 1979, and you can see the place where important decisions are made. The sitting members of Landstinget are politicians from various parts of the country, and the parliament has at least two sessions a year lasting several months to determine the shape of tomorrow’s Greenland.

Duration: 30 min.    Season: All year    Level of difficulty: 1    
Price: 198 dkr (chd 150) incl. guide and entrance fee   

Helicopter to the inland ice - GOH03

Visit the old viking ruins in Anavig. Opportunity for a little hike on the inland ice itself. A visit in Kapisillit - the only active settlement in Godthåbsfjorden. Here you will learn the meaning of living i a hunters society. In Kapisillit we will enjoy a piece of cake and a cup of coffee/tea with a local family. This is a luxury trip for those who wants to experience everything.

Duration: 4 hours    Season: Jun. - Sept.    Level of difficulty: 1    
Price: 2,695 dkr incl. guide, cake and coffee/tea   

Hike round “Lille Malene” - GOH04

The hills are a wonderful sight and you can experience them in numerous different ways.

You don’t have to be especially fit to join this tour which offers walkers an opportunity to get close to nature. You will see the hardy yet vulnerable Arctic flora, whose beautiful flowers grace the short Greenland summer. While the walk does not contain any major climbs, you will still enjoy some amazing observation points, such as the flatlands of Akia (Nordlandet,) the mountain of Sermitsiaq or simply the views across the fiord.

Duration: 4-6 hours    Season: Jun. - Sept.    Level of difficulty: 3    
Price: 450 dkr (chd 225) incl. guide, transfer and refresments   

Whale watching around Nuuk - GOH05

The area around Nuuk has always been renowned for its beautiful fiord systems and majestic Humpback whales in particular. From June to late September you have a far better chance of seeing these amazing creatures here than anywhere else in Greenland. Whale watching is a must on a visit to Nuuk.

There are mainly three species of whale in Godthåbsfjorden, (Fiord of Good Hope), the second largest fjord system in the world.

The waters are rich in shoal swimming fish and crustaceans. Humpback, Minke, also known as the herring fisher, and Fin whales are certain sights from May to November. You may also see Blue whales and Killer whales if you are lucky.

Duration: 4 hours    Season: 15. June - 15. Sep.    Level of difficulty: Easy    
Price: DKK 600 (chd. u/12 half price) incl. guide and refreshments