Adventure, incredible hiking, fishing and boat rides - it doesn’t get much more picturesque than Greenland and nowhere more so than the capital city Nuuk.
Perched on the western coast of Greenland, the capital city Nuuk may seem like a cute tiny town to the unknowing visitor, but it’s the palpitating heart of the world’s largest island.
The city is dotted with cultural museums, trendy restaurants, and fashion boutiques, and fueled on fresh air, strong coffee and diverse personalities. It’s filled with Greenlanders leading fascinating lives of old traditions, modern twists, and diverse influences.
Those seeking to experience the wilderness of Greenland will be happy to learn that you don’t have to go far to find here in Nuuk. The city lies at the mouth of the vast fjord system Nuup Kangerlua, the biggest fjord system in the world. Stretching over an area of 2,000 square kilometres, the fjord is home to icebergs, cascading waterfalls, carving glaciers, tiny settlements and ragged coastlines.
Many travelers tend to skip Nuuk and head straight to North Greenland, but I urge you to carve out some time for this Arctic city. It makes a great introduction to the country, as there is nowhere else in the world where you can learn so much about Greenlandic history, culture and heritage. So make some time for Nuuk on hour next trip — it will be sure to make your trip to Greenland a much more meaningful one.
Here are 10 cool things to do in Nuuk and beyond, as well as a detailed guide on what to see, eat and visit in Nuuk.
1. Wander Around the Colonial Harbor
The colonial harbor is the oldest part of Nuuk and also where it all began. This was where the person who founded Nuuk, a Danish missionary Hans Egede, landed and settled in 1721. He founded the town as a trading post; it flourished and eventually became became the administrative capital and the seat of government of Greenland.
Egede’s house still stands today, right on the water front, alongside rows of other colourful Scandinavian high-roofed houses. Unfortunately, the house is not opened to the public as it is used by the Greenland Government to host special events, but it’s not the only interesting spot at the harbor.
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Where to Eat in Nuuk
If you’re not too keen on the traditional Greenlandic fare of whale or seal meat, there are plenty of other dining options in the capital city.
The best restaurant in Nuuk is undoubtedly Sarfalik, on the highest floor of Hotel Hans Egede. The fine dining restaurant serves contemporary gourmet meals using a mixture of local ingredients and foreign imports. The excellent tasting menu includes dishes like musk-ox tartare, pan seared scallops and roasted Greenlandic halibut.
Another excellent spot is Katuaq, the in-house bistro at the Katuaq Cultural Centre, right in the heart of town. The stylish cafe dishes up burgers and tapas in hefty portions — but if you’re ready to indulge, try the enormous seafood platter consisting of fresh snow crabs, marinated scallops, mussels and shrimps (they say it’s for two, but the portion is so big that it’s big enough for four).
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