Nanortalik Cruises

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Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri8.30am - 6pm
Saturday9am - 5pm
Sunday10am - 4pm

Humpback Whale in the sea in Nanortalik, Greenland

Gateway to the impressive Tasermiut Fjord and mountains, Nanortalik is Greenland’s most southerly town, and is affectionately known as the ‘Place of Polar Bears’. These bears live and hunt on the sea ice close to the town and can often be spotted from Nanotarlik’s shores, and seals and whales are also seen in the surrounding waters. Brightly coloured houses line the streets here, showing the distinct Greenlandic architecture off to its best advantage.

Top Experiences

Open Air Museum

This fascinating Open Air Museum features a collection of interesting buildings, an Inuit summer camp and a Umiaq and kayak exhibition. Together these exhibits present a detailed insight into community development in Nanortalik, from the time of Inuit origins to the present day. Behind the museum's main building a summer hunting camp has been recreated to showcase what life in the Arctic is traditionally like.

Greenland Choir Recital

During a visit to a beautiful church, guests can relax and enjoy a performance of traditional songs from talented locals dressed in authentic national costume. Greenlanders are renowned for their singing, so an opportunity to listen to psalms and hymns here always makes for a memorable, emotive experience.

Kayak Show and Umiaq Show

Taking place on the stretch of water in front of the summer hunting camp at the Open Air Museum, the kayak show provides a unique opportunity to experience how the hunters of Greenland have prospered for centuries. Visitors can learn about how hunters mastered various techniques, such as the 'Eskimo Roll', to survive in the toughest stormy conditions. The show also presents fantastic photo opportunities to take advantage of from the beach.