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Bygd in Nuuk Fjord
Bygd in Nuuk Fjord

Nuuk, [1] also known by its Danish name of Godthåb (Good Hope), is the capital and administrative centre of Greenland, with a population of around 15,000 (about 1/4 the entire population of the country). The city is sometimes accused of being rather soulless, with many high-rise blocks.

[edit] Understand

[edit] Climate

Nuuk, along with most of Greenland, has a subarctic climate. Being on the coast helps moderate temperatures somewhat, though, so winter temperatures are not unlike what one would experience in northern Europe or central Canada. However, in July the average temperature is only 7°C, with highs rarely above 15°C, so don't plan on a warm day any time of year!

The fall is the time with the most rainfall and snowfall, but it is at a pretty steady rate all year round.

[edit] Get in

There is absolutely no road or rail system connecting cities within Greenland. The only practical means to travel is by boat or air. On foot is less practical and far more strenuous, but somewhat plausible.

[edit] By plane

Nuuk has one airport (IATA: GOH), which is located about 4 km northeast of town.

  • Air Greenland [2] offers connections to various destinations in Greenland and to Keflavík, Iceland during the summer months.
  • Air Iceland flies year-round to Reykjavík, three times a week during the summer and twice a week during the winter months.
  • Air Nunavut based in Iqaluit, NU, Canada offers charter service to and from Greenland.

[edit] By boat

Arctic Umiaq Line has a passenger terminal to Maniitsoq-Sisimiut-Aasiaat-Uummannaq and Paamiut-Qaqortoq-Narsaq-Narsarsuaq.

Royal Arctic Line and Blue Water are cargo-boat companies operating out of Nuuk.

[edit] Get around

Iceberg in Fjord, Summer
Iceberg in Fjord, Summer

Nuuk has a small bus company (Nuup Bussii A/S), or you can rent a car.

[edit][add listing] See

Nuuk
Nuuk

The old colonial town is located on the east coast side of the town centre. Here you will also find the statue of Hans Egede, Hans Egede's House and church, the tourist office, the national museum and Santa Claus's post office and mailbox.

Brædtet, the board, is where fresh fish, seal and whale meat is sold.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Whale watching by boat.
  • Helicopter ride to the inland ice, Norse ruins and kaffemik at a nearby village.

Several hiking routes start from Nuuk:

  • An easy hike from the Circuslake around the mountain Little Marlene follows a marked trail.
  • A unmarked trek goes up Big Marlene and offers a view over Nuuk from above. Parts of this trail is on mountain sides with large boulders or steep climbs up loose rocks.

[edit] Learn

  • Nuuk Technical College, [7].  edit
  • The Greenlandic School of Journalism, ☎ +1-(513)-555-5555, [8].  edit

[edit] Work

[edit][add listing] Buy

Handmade seal skin gloves. They cost around 500 DKR but will serve you a long time. Ask for a shop near Colonial town.

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Cafe Esmeralda, Aqqusinersuaq 6, 1. sal, ☎ ''+299'' 48 22 03 (), [10]. 10am-10pm, in weekends the bar is open to 1am. Pasta, wrap, burgers, omelets and sandwiches. DKK 100.  edit
  • Godthaab Bryghus, Imaneq 30, ☎ ''+299'' 34 80 60 (), [11]. This brewpub have good beer and good food. Burgers and steaks, often serves muskox, reindeer and lamb DKK 200.  edit
  • Sarfalik, (In Hotel Hans Egede), [12]. Gourmet food at reasonable prices. They have both a global menu and a local menu with muskox, carabou, seal, whale, etc. the course menu: DKK550.  edit
  • Nipisa, Hans Egedevej 29 (next to the huge Santa Claus mailbox), ☎ ''+299'' 321210 (fax: ''+299'' 311001). We-Sa 6pm-10.30pm, brunch Sa-Su 11am-2pm. Excellent gourmet food in the old Nuuk shipyard DKK 1000 for 5 course dinner with wine menu.  edit

  • Charoen Porn, Aqqusinersuaq 5, ☎ ''+299'' 325759 (), [13]. Great thai food with a Greenlandic touch - mattag, halibut, whale, and musk ox DKK 100 for mains, DKK 300 for the big menu.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

Downtown Nuuk offers a variety of locations for the enjoyment of alcoholic beverages, all within quick walking distance of each other. Nearly all pubs offer the same selection of beer (Classic on tap and Tuborg and Carlsberg in bottles) at the same (expensive) price (DKK60 for 40cl of draft), but beer from Godthaab Bryghus is also available.

Greenlandic coffee is prepared with coffee, whiskey, kahlua, whipped cream and grand marnier. It is prepared at the table in a little show and if you ask, you also get the story.

  • Barista, Spindlers Bakke 10C, ☎ ''+299'' 321114 (), [14]. 11am-midnight. The place to get good coffee, slushies, and sandwiches DKK 25 for coffee.  edit

  • Kristinemut, ☎ (+299) 348094, [15]. Mo-Th: 1pm-midnight, Fr: 1pm-3am, Sa: noon-3am, Su: noon-midnight. The oldest bar in Nuuk. Very lively  edit
  • Daddys, (Next to Godthåb Bryghus).  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Contact

[edit] Stay safe

As Nuuk is only a small town, with a population of about 15,000, there is more or less no crime, there are no slums, and no places you should avoid, you can walk around everywhere at anytime and stay safe if you just use your common sense.

[edit] Get out

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