Post-tour: Be an Explorer by Nature – Experience South Greenland with Us

This post-tour invites you to explore South Greenland – a region where Norse history, living Inuit culture, and powerful fjord landscapes are deeply connected.

We begin in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, with an overnight stay before continuing south. From there, we fly to Narsarsuaq, the gateway to South Greenland, and take a short boat ride across the fjord to Qassiarsuk. This small farming settlement sits on the site where Erik the Red established his home over 1,000 years ago. A guided walk through reconstructed Norse buildings and local farms brings you close to both ancient history and the ongoing tradition of sheep farming.

From Qassiarsuk, we travel by boat through the Qooroq Icefjord, surrounded by icebergs drifting from the nearby glacier. We arrive in Qaqortoq, the region’s largest town, where we walk through colorful streets and discover the city’s many stone carvings, part of its unique open-air art project.

The next day takes us deeper into the fjord system. We visit the Hvalsey Church ruins, the best-preserved Norse site in Greenland, before heading to Igaliku, a peaceful village that combines past and present. Igaliku is known as the birthplace of modern Inuit farming, and its landscape is dotted with Norse ruins, once the site of the bishop’s residence during the Viking era. A short walk along the King’s Road brings us into this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where quiet beauty invites you to slow down.

On the final day, we set course for Uunartoq, home to Greenland’s famous hot springs. Soaking in the naturally warm waters while looking out over the mountains and fjord is an experience unlike any other. On the return trip, we stop in Alluitsup Paa, a small village by the sea, offering a look into the everyday life of South Greenland’s coastal communities.

This journey is more than a tour – it’s a connection to the land, the people, and the stories that continue to shape South Greenland today.