
Greenlandic culture
Meet the Greenlanders on their home turf. Hospitable Greenlanders bid you welcome to their home. Accept an irresistible offer of a kaffemik and good stories.
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Narsaq is situated at the centre of a huge fjord complex at the foot of the 685-m high Qaqqarsuaq Fjeld. The glaciers north of the town are responsible for supplying icebergs, and the fjords are rich in seals, salmon, trout and minke whales. Temperatures are relatively mild: around 22 degrees in the summer and minus 17 degrees in the winter.
Population
The majority of Narsaq’s population are involved in sheep-breeding and fishing. Tourism and the service sector also provide jobs for the town. A lamb abattoir, a house of culture and food school, which trains some of Greenland’s finest chefs, ensure that time doesn’t stand still and that young people either remain in Narsaq or move to the town in order to study or get a job.
Culture of Norse settlers
Narsaq is a good place in which to explore the culture of the Norse settlers. A permanent exhibition in the house of culture highlights the migrations, tools and clothing of the Norse settlers. Let your imagination run riot. Imagine Erik the Red and his relatives who arrived in Greenland more than 1,000 years ago, then lived and prospered on farms in South Greenland until they disappeared for reasons still unknown some 500 years later.
Valuable stone
Kvanefjeld has gained great importance during recent years due to the recovery of the gem stone tugtupite and is also known for its many minerals. The mountain lies around eight kilometres northeast of the town and represents a major attraction for people interested in geology.
Local food
As in all other Greenlandic towns worth their salt, Narsaq also has a so-called Kalaaliaraq where provisions are sold. However, in this case the place has a refinement which many others don’t have. Here there are bags of angelica, potatoes and turnips adjacent to the cod, seal, and char. We’re in the south of the country, and vegetables are harvested in abundance.
Welcome to the experiences of the other world. Where else can you find snow, ice, mountains, sea and whales close to green plains with potato fields? Go exploring for new exciting experiences right here.
Greenlandic culture
Meet the Greenlanders on their home turf. Hospitable Greenlanders bid you welcome to their home. Accept an irresistible offer of a kaffemik and good stories.
Archeology
They came from the north and they came from the south. A past that stretches back 4,500 years leaves traces that continue to live today in culture, sagas, legends and people.
Kayaking
Kayaking in Greenland is for experienced rowers who enjoy the silent movement in waters with white mountains as a backdrop.
Angling
Do rods, spinners and fish in all shapes and sizes have you hooked? Fishing is a pastime that can be enjoyed at any time of the year by people who love the challenge of rivers and lakes.
Hiking
It’s a short distance from towns and settlements to open expanses with lakes, fells and the sea. Remember your map and compass or let yourself be guided by an experienced pathfinder.
Sailing
Embark, disembark, head ashore, then embark once more! But never miss out on the chance to take a sailing trip through the magnificent landscape that’s sure to sweep you off your feet.
Hot springs
On the island of Uunartoq in South Greenland you can enjoy wellness for life in 38-degree hot water. The water comes from three springs which run into a pool made of dammed up stones.
Museums and art
Paintings, tooth, stone and bone. Greenland’s museums reflect the country’s cultural heritage and disseminate it using modern forms of expression.
Whale watching
The sea is teeming with whales. As a spectator expect to be at a loss for words when you get close to these giant mammals of the deep.
Events
Greenland has always enticed adventurers with the courage to take on unique challenges. A number of annual events involve the country’s nature and culture in close interaction with the local inhabitants.
Gastronomy
Some of the finest gourmet restaurants are found in Greenland. And the menus are all characterised by local ingredients.
Trophy hunting
A trophy from reindeer and musk ox is on many hunters' wish list. And in Greenland, the goal is within short reach; only about five hours journey from Denmark you can get on musk and reindeer hunting.
Music
Greenland’s music comes from the heart, as it always has done since the first rhythms were beaten on a drum. Today’s music carries on these proud traditions.
Souvenir shopping
Today’s most outstanding designers are behind innovative creations and are rewriting the history of Greenland. Look, touch and feel.
Mountaineering
Mountains await as a succession of adventures – both large and small fells that will match your particular skills and equipment.
The fells at Narsaq contain special minerals and are a paradise for geologists and collectors of stones.
The red gemstone tugtupite is found only in the Ilimaussaq area near Narsaq. The gemstone is considered to be Greenland’s national stone.
Poet and priest Henrik Lund (1875-1948) built his own house, which today is open to visitors.
Around 500 of the world’s 3,500 known minerals are found in Greenland.
If you like hiking and alternative types of accommodation, then walk from farm to farm and experience the life of a Greenlandic farmer. Many of the sheep farms offer overnight accommodation.
Greenland is full of surprises, beautiful landscapes and magnificent experiences. Find your next dream destination below.
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