visit_southgreenland

02/07/2024

Sikorsuit sea ice these days 🧊 Please do read our other post with a little info about what this pack ice means for travel in and around South Greenland 🙏🏽

Thanks for sharing Josefsen10 Photo!

29/06/2024

Have you heard about Sikorsuit sea ice? They are an annual springtime phenomenon in South Greenland, but this year they are extra extensive and extra persistent.

So here we are on 29 June 2024 and they’re still here packing in almost all the primary seaways in South Greenland.

What this means for travel in and around the region is: changes of plans, in a nutshell.

• The locally owned and operated boat companies may need to cancel and reschedule due to inability to reach certain destinations, or delay departure times due to using extended time getting through the ice.

• They may also change travel routes, for example instead of sailing in Tunulliarfik Fjord to/from coastal destinations, one may be rerouted in a way that utilities Igaliku Fjord instead - a boat transfer, a UTV drive over land between Igaliku/Itillleq and one more boat transfer.

• In times with extensive Sikorsuit sea ice, we recommend considering helicopter transfers if possible. Do be aware, however, that helicopters can be more sensitive for wind, weather and visibility conditions.

On behalf of all tourism stakeholders in South Greenland, we thank you in advance for your patience, understanding and compassion.

See you in South Greenland!

(Satellite map photos by DMI Istjenesten)

27/06/2024

Can.not.wait 🙌🏽 The Greenland Bradt Guides is hitting shelves this summer and we can’t wait to see South Greenland featured 🇬🇱 Stay tuned!

Thanks to Alistair and Gill Campbell for travelling all around our region and others last spring, and thank you for writing the book!

The wildlife in Greenland is some of the most unique and exciting of its kind. Our expert travel guide is here to walk you through it.

25/06/2024

That gorgeous fjord down south, Tasermiut Fjord 🇬🇱🤩🤩 Thanks for sharing the pics, Serano boat tours!

22/06/2024

There are several gateways to South Greenland ✈️ 🙌🏽 We have direct international routes from both Copenhagen (until 2026) with Air Greenland and Keflavik thanks to Icelandair, as well as regional connections from Nuuk. There’s also the Arctic Umiaq Line coastal ship 🙌🏽

See you in South Greenland!

Thanks for putting together this nice video, Visit Greenland!

21/06/2024

🇬🇱 Happy Greenland National Day 🇬🇱 to all inuit in Kalaallit Nunaat and abroad, and to all people who live in Greenland with all of their Heart and Soul ❤️🇬🇱 And it’s no coincidence that this most sacred of days falls on the Summer Solstice, a pivotal day in the natural world ☀️☀️☀️

To be Inuit is genetic, yes, but more importantly it’s about a mentality and a way of life. First and foremost, living completely entwined with and respecting nature - catching and gathering one’s own food and eating locally after the seasons, harvesting the farmlands one’s ancestors tilled for the first time ever, knowing the skies and currents so intimately you know the weather before it even arrives, using all parts of a catch so to not let anything go to waste, mutually depending on working animals to provide for one’s family.

It’s about community and family ties, being inclusive and sharing, helping others, welcoming everyone, singing and playing music together. No relative is too many generations away, everyone is treated as nearest family.

It’s about being creative and expressive, through art and music, through traditional markings and clothing, and though storytelling and poetry.

We feel it’s safe to say that this country is one of the most incredible places you will ever experience. We hope you as travellers come with an open mind and heart, and a huge respect for cultural diversity. We hope you leave changed by new experiences and local stories. We wish you the greatest holiday in which you learn so much about our beautiful people and country 🇬🇱

20/06/2024

SANASA Art Route in South Greenland is now Live! 🌟

Three beautiful towns in South Greenland (Nanortalik, Narsaq and Qaqortoq) were made all the more beautiful with Greenlandic street art designed and created by local youth, in cooperation with the highly acclaimed inuk artist, Heidi Zilmer, as well as other highly acclaimed inuit and international artists.

Explore the SANASA Art Route online now at www.sanasa-art.com. You can find pictures and descriptions of all 16 pieces in the art route as well as stories about the artists and youth and the inspiration behind each of the murals. The website is available in Kalaallisut, English and Danish.

Photos 1, 5, 6 and 7 by Aningaaq R Carlsen - Visit Greenland. Photos 2-4 by Sarah Woodall - Visit South Greenland.
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19/06/2024

🌟 New Rental House in Tasiusaq in Tasermiut Fjord 🌟

HANSI HOUSE is now available for rent in the one and only settlement within the famous Tasermiut Fjord. For just 950 DKK/night, you and your friends or family could have a great base for a fantastic adventure in the southern fjords of South Greenland.

The mountain view right from the house is already breathtaking, but you will also be within hiking distance (9 km) of stunning nature like fjord and lake views and the Tasermiut Forest. You can also book boat tours to get deeper into the fjord where there are glaciers and monstrous granite mountains. Weekly commercial boat routes or local transfers with certified boat companies get you to/from Tasiusaq. See a list of boat companies on www.visitsouthgreenland.com.

Book Hansi House today! 🌟
Contact Saputit Tasia Guesthouses via:
[email protected]
+299 56 36 58

See you in South Greenland!

Photos by: Saputit Tasia Guesthouses, Aningaaq R Carlsen - Visit Greenland, Carlo Miki Lukassen, Sarah Woodall - Visit South Greenland

14/06/2024

(Click links for the website for in clearer text)

Please do take Hiking Safety seriously in Greenland 🙏🏽 In our region, polar bears near inhabited areas (towns, settlements and sheep farms) have been an increasing sight the past couple of years.

The best advice is to hike with a trained local guide who will have all the necessary protection and skills to handle a bear encounter.

If you are walking alone, may we strongly suggest you talk with locals before you set off into the backcountry - to hear about any recent bear encounters and also to hook up to the best local working channel for a VHF radio. It’s also a very good idea to have a satellite telephone as well, for more remote areas.

Communication is key!

Read more at Visit Greenlands website:

https://visitgreenland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Infographic-Encountering-polar-bear-while-hiking-in-Greenland-by-Visit-Greenland.pdf

11/06/2024

There’s almost never enough time to see and do everything you want, but the key is to be present for every single moment you DO have in South Greenland, and appreciate this diverse region for the gorgeous gift it is 🙏🏽

If you can spend 10-14 days in South Greenland, then you’re well on your way to being able to experience and meet all the incredible people and places.

Our three core “packages” take you all the way through the region from the farmlands in the north (Tunulliarfik Fjord & Farm Holiday Greenland) to the centrally-located regional capital with many day-excursion choices (Qaqortoq City Break), and then all the way to the very tip of the country and even over to the polar bear territory of the southeast coast (Southern Fjords Adventure).

We can’t wait to see you in South Greenland!

Photos by: Aningaaq R Carlsen - Visit Greenland, Lasse Gunnersen, Magnus B Trolle - Visit Greenland, Nikolaj Krabbe, Sarah Woodall - Visit South Greenland,

11/06/2024

🌟 Authorised Kujataa UNESCO Site Guide in Qassiarsuk 🌟

The guide in Qassiarsuk is soon ready for his tours!

Bent Kielsen will be the guide in Qassiarsuk within KUJATAA, South Greenland’s UNESCO World Heritage Site throughout the summer. From 13 June, Bent will be ready to show you the Viking/Norse ruins and reconstructions in Qassiarsuk this summer.

Bent grew up in Qaqortoq and is currently studying economics at the University of Greenland. He has completed training as an Arctic Guide and as a service economist.

If you want a guided tour of the ruins and reconstructions in Qassiarsuk, you can contact Bent Kielsen at:
Mobile: +299 22 42 42
E-mail: [email protected]

Tour times will be agreed upon in advance. The meeting point for the tour is at the ruins. You can pay by using MobilePay or cash direct. You can also pay with card at Cafe Thorhildur. Alternatively we can send an invoice to companies.

Bent Kielsen is ready and excited to be your guide.

Have a great visit to Qassiarsuk! 🌿🐏

10/06/2024

Are you soon on your way to South Greenland? Here's a little taste of what's awaiting you here! 🌞😁 Watch this film and get inspired by almost every and any experience in South Greenland - thanks to nearly 50 local tour companies. Enjoy!

Produced by Visit South Greenland / Innovation South Greenland; filmed & made by Arina Kleist, Snow Falcon Media with cameo footage from Freddy Christensen and Aningaaq R Carlsen - Visit Greenland. Cover photo by Carlo Miki Lukassen.

10/06/2024

🌟 Tour suggestions based from Narsaq 🌟

Tours in amazing Southgreenland - based in beautiful Narsaq ✨️

10/06/2024

• Authorised Kujataa UNESCO Site Guide in Igaliku is ready •

This summer, the guide in Igaliku is Arnajaraq Bibi Bjerge. Arnajaraq Bibi lives in Uummannartiivaq near Igaliku and commutes about 3 km to Igaliku on her quad bike. Arnajaraq Bibi grew up on a farm and is full of knowledge.

If you want a guided tour of the Viking ruins and info center in Igaliku, you can contact Arnajaraq Bibi at:

Mobile: +299 28 95 18
E-mail: [email protected]

Tour times will be agreed upon in advance. The meeting point for the tour is at the ruins. You can pay by using Mobilepay or cash direct. You can also pay with card at the Blue Ice Cafe. Alternatively we can send invoices to companies.

Arnajaraq Bibi Bjerge is excited and looking forward to being a tour guide in Igaliku.

See you in Igaliku! ⛰️

08/06/2024

Honouring World Oceans Day 2024 🌊 In Greenland, the ocean and all the fjord systems created by its flowing into the cracks and crevices of land features are among our greatest gifts.

The ocean gives us a way of life - a maritime culture lived along the coastline for both free time enjoyment and also subsistence fishing. The ocean gives us transport - with no roads between towns, boat travel is one of two methods we must rely on. And, the ocean gives us nourishment - delicious and organic seafood, fish, seabirds and sea mammals that have sustained Inuit for 4500 years. Thank you, Ocean! 🌊

07/06/2024

🌟 HYPER-LOCAL GIFT INSPO 🌟

✅ Local materials (driftwood, sillisit / red sandstone rocks and other foraged tidbits)

✅ Hand-collected (in beautiful hidden bays and fjordscapes all around South Greenland)

✅ Handmade by local artist (Nanna Høegh, from the renowned Høegh family full of multiple generations of creative souls from Qaqortoq)

05/06/2024

Can’t miss this boat, can you?!
This is Serano boat tours’ new ride, NINGIU 🙌🏽

one of our boats in Tasermiut fjord🍃

05/06/2024

• Authorised Kujataa UNESCO Site Guide in Upernaviarsuk and Hvalsey is ready •

Halumi Daorana arrived to Upernaviarsuk today and she is ready for guided tours in Upernaviarsuk and Hvalsey.

Meeting point is at the harbor in Upernaviarsuk. For Hvalsey the guide must be picked up in Upernaviarsuk and returned there again.

You can contact her here:

Mobile: +299 28 20 01
E-mail: [email protected]

Please make an appointment for tours with her. You can pay by using mobile pay or cash direct. Alternatively we can send invoices for companies.

Guided tours in Upernaviarsuk and Hvalsey can now start 🙌🏽

03/06/2024

History in the Making • Uunartoq, South Greenland

Uunartoq Island is best known for its hot springs, but there’s also a lot of significant Inuit cultural history here.

There are dozens of Inuit ruins and graves on the island, and even a location where rare mummies have been found! They were unfortunately removed in the early 1900’s and taken to other countries. This is akin to sacrilege but it’s finally getting reconciled with actions toward a homecoming.

At the end of May, the Uunartoq mummies made the first step toward home, being escorted by the Greenland National Museum & Archives from USA to Denmark. Preservation facilities need to be created so the mummies can take the next step to Greenland.

What an incredibly exciting piece of history in the making for Uunartoq & South Greenland!

Photos by: Anguteeraq Høegh-Olsen, Aningaaq R Carlsen, Magnus B Trolle

30/05/2024

What To Do in South Greenland 🌟 There are so many possibilities!! See lots more inspiration in our Instagram story highlights, too! 🌟

30/05/2024

Do you know the “cardinal rule” of travelling in South Greenland in Sheep farming areas? 🐏🙏🏽 Please do not ever walk on or set up a tent on the grass fields - these are sacred no-go spaces because they are essentially the farmers’ livelihood and winter fodder for their sheep.

Greenland is special in that nobody owns land, so you may have often heard that the nature is available for everyone. This is true, but in South Greenland it comes with a few "footnotes" because the farmers have special rights to use much of the backcountry to graze their sheep and to cultivate the land for grass fields. It’s important to respect their areas and their animals. It is also important to respect this part of inuit culture which is not only unique in Greenland but in the entire global inuit community - and thus what contributes to our region's cultural UNESCO World Heritage honour.

Please & thank you, on behalf of all farmers 🙏🏽

29/05/2024

Experience Kujataa, South Greenland’s UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Authorised Site Guides 🙌🏽🇬🇱 There will be a site guide in three of the component areas, namely Qassiarsuk (from 13 June), Igaliku (from 1 June) and for the first time ever also in Upernaviarsuk/Qaqortukulooq (from 5 June).

Get guided tours of the Viking/Norse ruins and reconstructions as well as storytelling about the present day inuit farmers and developments with arctic agriculture in general. The guided tour prices, per person, are as follows:
Igaliku - 120 DKK
Qaqortukulooq - 120 DKK
Qassiarsuk - 120 DKK
Upernaviarsuk - 120 DKK

For bookings and inquiries prior to these dates, please contact KUJATAA Park Ranger via [email protected].

After the dates listed above, the Site Guides can be contacted directly at:
Qassiarsuk - [email protected]
Igaliku - [email protected]
Upernaviarsuk/Qaqortukulooq - [email protected]

See you in South Greenland!

📸 Photos by Sarah Woodall - Visit South Greenland

28/05/2024

The Greenland Bradt Guides is almost here!! 🙌🏽 Click in and get a little pre-inspo about a 10-day itinerary in South Greenland 🇬🇱

This Greenland travel itinerary includes advice on what to see, when to travel and where to go to help you make the most of your adventure.

17/05/2024

Sustainable art • This Sermeq Pottery ceramics glaze is made with the ash from the owner’s sauna. Why throw it away, if you can use it for something. Reduce, reuse, recycle ♻️ But make it beautiful! Coming soon to Qaqortoq, South Greenland 🤩

PS - the clay is from the Greenland Ice Sheet. “Sermeq” means glacier, so even the name has a special significance!

South Greenland is an incredibly artistic region in general. Here you will find so many unique gifts made by local people with local materials! There are also art sculpture walks, street art routes and beautiful cobble pathways, fountains and features made with local stone.

15/05/2024

Let’s get flying in South Greenland! It’s always such an eye-opener to get up in the air and see how truly vast our backcountry is. It really puts things in perspective when you land and stand at sea level amidst such giant mountains and fjordscapes.

Come on a little sky-high joy-ride with us from Qaqortoq to Tasermiut Fjord and back - with a surprise landing at the newest backcountry accommodation in the region! The video is definitely inspiration to a treat-yo-self excursion on your next trip to South Greenland! (Just to clarify, this fjord and these cabins are also accessible by boat, if desired).

Thanks to Sermeq Helicopters and nanortalik_boat_charter for the excursion collaboration; and thanks to Arina Kleist, Snow Falcon Media for filming. Snow Falcon Media has done it again!

Cover photo by Carlo Miki Lukassen for Quark Expeditions