Unique Nuuk and the Lush Valleys at Qooqqut

Your journey begins in Copenhagen, where you board your flight bound for Greenland’s capital. Even before landing, you’re treated to a spectacular view – a landscape of mountains, islands, and glittering ice that sets the scene for the coming days.

Upon arrival, you’re taken to Hotel HHE Express, located right in the heart of the city and certified with the international environmental label The Green Key. The hotel offers modern comfort, and from here you can easily explore Nuuk on foot.

City Walk in Nuuk

In the afternoon, you’ll join a guided city tour that gives you a vivid impression of Nuuk. The tour includes both historical landmarks and striking modern architecture, while your guide shares insights into life in the world’s northernmost capital – a place where tradition and progress blend seamlessly. You’ll visit the Colonial Harbor, the Katuaq Cultural Center, and enjoy panoramic views over the city from the surrounding hills.

The evening is yours to enjoy as you wish. Perhaps you’ll dine at one of Nuuk’s fine restaurants, or take a peaceful evening stroll along the fjord, where the light shifts from golden to blue.

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll pack your things and prepare for your fjord adventure. You’ll have time to grab a bite to eat before departure. The boat leaves the harbor and sets out toward Qooqqut. The route takes you deep into the Nuuk Fjord – one of the largest fjord systems in the world – surrounded by dramatic mountains, green slopes, and small pieces of ice drifting by in the clear water.

Along the way, you may spot seabirds, seals, or perhaps even a humpback whale lifting its distinctive tail above the surface. The skipper knows the fjord inside out and will point out interesting sights and stories, making the journey even more memorable.

After about an hour on the water, Qooqqut appears ahead – a small, green spot nestled in the wild landscape. You’ll check into one of the cozy cabins overlooking the fjord. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax, take a short walk, or sit on the terrace and enjoy the silence.

In the evening, you’ll gather in the Qooqqut Nuan’ restaurant to enjoy a delicious dinner made from fresh Greenlandic ingredients. The menu varies with the season and the daily catch, but the quality is consistently excellent. As dusk settles over the fjord, the mountains reflect in the calm water – a magical ending to a beautiful day.

The morning begins with fresh air and the smell of warm, freshly baked bread from the restaurant. Enjoy breakfast with a view of the fjord, where the sunlight sparkles across the water’s surface.

This day is dedicated to relaxation and finding your own pace. Take a short hike in the area around Qooqqut, where the landscape shifts between green meadows, small streams, and viewpoints offering sweeping panoramas of the fjord. Behind the restaurant, you’ll see a rare sight for this latitude – small trees and shrubs that give the place a surprisingly lush character.

Or stay close to your cabin, lean back, and let the calm settle in. Read a book, photograph the surrounding mountains, or sit quietly by the water. Qooqqut is a place that invites reflection and stillness – far removed from the rush of everyday life.

In the evening, another delicious dinner is served in the restaurant, and the atmosphere among guests and staff is relaxed and welcoming. You may wish to take a short walk at dusk, when the sky and the mountain peaks turn golden before you retire to your cabin for the night.

After one last breakfast in Qooqqut, it’s time to say goodbye to the fjord. The boat departs, and on the trip back to Nuuk, you can enjoy the final views of this majestic landscape.

Around midday, you’ll check back in at Hotel HHE Express. The rest of the day is yours to explore Nuuk at your own pace. The city offers art galleries, local design shops, and cozy cafés overlooking the water. Nuuk is a modern yet deeply Greenlandic city – a place where you can feel both vibrancy and calm at once.

Today, you have the day to yourself in Nuuk, with plenty of opportunities to fill it with nature, experiences and relaxation.

If you feel like lacing up your hiking boots, you can head out into the beautiful nature just behind the city. One popular option is the hiking trail around the mountain Quassussuaq. You will quickly leave the city behind and find yourself in an open mountain landscape with lakes, rocky terrain and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Good footwear and a reasonable level of fitness are required, as the terrain is uneven in places.

If you prefer a more relaxing day, you can once again explore Nuuk’s shops selling Greenlandic arts, crafts and design, stop by a café or enjoy a good lunch overlooking the fjord. You can also visit Nuuk Art Museum, whose collection offers an interesting insight into Greenlandic art and culture.

The day is yours, and Nuuk is a wonderful city to explore at your own pace – with nature right on its doorstep.

In the evening, you might end your trip with a delightful dinner – perhaps at the popular Restaurant Sarfalik, which blends Nordic flavors with Greenlandic ingredients.

After five memorable days, it’s time to bid farewell to Greenland. Following breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Copenhagen.

As you look out the window during the flight, the mountains and fjords fade into the distance – and you’ll find yourself thinking back to the calm of Qooqqut, the clear air, the open sky, and those many quiet moments of stillness and wonder.

The journey ends in Copenhagen – but the memories of Nuuk Fjord will stay with you for a long time.