Billund-Nuuk, 9 days of adventure with magnificent nature and culture

Discover Nuuk.

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Greenland National Museum.

Get closer to Greenland’s first people and feel the line of history that extends up to humanity today.
One of the highlights of the museum’s collection is the famous mummies and costumes from Qilakitsoq in northwestern Greenland. In addition, the museum also houses the oldest and almost completely intact skin boat – the Pearyland Umiaq, dating back to the 1470s. The museum also has a large collection of Inuit transportation, including skin boats and dog sleds, as well as a prominent art and photo collection.

Nuuk Art Museum

Capturing and expressing what the eye sees and the heart feels in Greenland, in large and small ways, and respecting that not everything can be explained, but must be loved and felt, could be the idea when the old Adventist church in Nuuk was transformed into an art museum in 2005.
The collection emphasizes giving voice to the artists who come from outside Greenland and have an eye on Greenland, as well as the local artists in Greenland. Together they offer an impressive collection of 20th-century Greenlandic arts and crafts.

Humpback whales around Nuuk (May-August)

During the summer months, humpback whales visit Nuuk Fjord, which is 600 meters deep and rich in fish, providing an ideal environment for the whales to feed. Hunting whales is prohibited in Nuuk Fjord, which attracts the whales, and under protection they can feed without the risk of being hunted.

Malik swimming pool in Nuuk

In 2003, the Malik “wave” swimming pool was created by Tegnestuen in Nuuk and KHRAS architects, and the architecture is a result of creating a place where nature and indoor water activities harmonize with each other. Here is a magnificent view of the fjord.

Katuaq, Nuuk Cultural Center

Right in the heart of the city, you’ll recognize Katuaq by its undulating facade, inspired by the flickering northern lights and the dramatic shapes of icebergs, reflected in its wave-like facade of golden wooden slats. Inside is a large concert hall, cinemas, a café and exhibition areas. Katuaq is a vibrant house with a wide range of cultural activities, including concerts, theater, dance, film and art exhibitions.

Restaurant Qooqqut NUAN (from Whitsun to mid-September)

Reastaurant Qooqqut Nuan offers a ‘catch your own fish experience’, where you fish on a boat trip and the chefs then cook the fish you’ve caught to perfection.

Nuuk Center and shopping

Nuuk Center houses a wide range of shops ranging from local specialty stores to international brands. In addition to retail stores, Nuuk Center also includes service businesses such as travel agencies, hairdressers and bank branches. A visit to the Nuuk Center also offers eateries where you can taste both local and international food.

Coastal path in Nuuk (Boardwalk)

The coastal path in Nuuk winds along the coast and offers magnificent views of the fjord, the surrounding mountains and the Arctic landscape. Along the way, you can observe icebergs drifting silently by and maybe even spot whales depending on the season. Also look out for birds, reindeer and Arctic foxes.

For inspiration, read our travelogue from Nuuk and Ilulissat here.

I would recommend going to the National Museum and learning about drum & mask dancing, visiting the Nuuk Art Museum, with Nuuk’s best gift shop – and, definitely, going on the Nuuk Art Museum artwalk! – Siri Paulsen, former resident of Greenland and producer of Nuuk Artwalk.