Activities in Narsarsuaq

The airport at Narsarsuaq is situated in the middle of South Greenland’s splendid scenery and is the gateway for those looking for experiences of nature and an exciting insight into the Viking period in Greenland. For anglers and hikers, Narsarsuaq also makes up the ideal point of departure.

Examples of activities

Ice sheet – on foot and by water
Narsarsuaq is one of the few places in Greenland where the Ice Sheet is within walking distance. The hike requires you to be physically fit, but your efforts will be rewarded after a couple of hours of walking and climbing. The view of the ice cap and the chance to touch the Ice Sheet make it all worthwhile. Alternatively, you can take a boat to the Qooroq glacier and admire the skipper’s ability to manoeuvre between the numerous icebergs. And remember that no two icebergs are alike.

Historical sites, Qassiarsuk and Igaliku
After just 20 minutes by boat you will arrive in Qassiarsuk, at the exact spot where Erik the Red went ashore more than 1000 years ago and established his seat of power at Brattahlid. Why he chose to call the country “Greenland” will become immediately apparent when you are here, and there are reconstructions of his farm and the first Christian church. After another hour’s sailing and an hour’s walking you will arrive at the Igaliku settlement, where the Norse settlers established their Episcopal residence and cathedral. The ruins are exposed and provide a good picture of what the bishop’s palace and stable buildings would have looked like.