Aasiaat
Aasiaat is a city in Western Greenland. Aasiaat is a town of about 3,000 people located on the outermost southern part of Disko Bay. The primary industry in Aasiaat is fishing, but the town also serves as the centre for education for most of Northern Greenland. The town has an upper secondary school and a business school for students from all of the northern towns to attend. ContentsGet in[edit]There are daily connections to Aasiaat from the international airport in Kangerlussuaq for those who fly in from Copenhagen. if you fly through Iceland, then Ilulissat will be the nearest hub. Connections to other towns around Disko Bay is by ship in summer & fall and helicopter during wither. Ships that stop in Aasiaat are usually operated on a seasonal basis May to December, so check with Diskoline for regional travel: www.diskoline.gl and Arctic umiaq Line for coastal travel: www.aul.gl Get around[edit]The best way to travel in the city is by foot, it is quite manageable due to the small size and concentration of most tourist attractions. See[edit][add listing]Whales[edit]Humpback whales migrate to Aasiaat, and in the summer many of them are in the sea surrounding Aasiaat. There is also a good chance the tour guide will help you spot some fin whales, which are also common in these waters. Plus, the area has a large population of seals, which are always fun to see. Museums[edit]The Aasiaat Museum was first established in 1978 to house local artifacts. Today permanent exhibitions include artifacts from the local fishing and hunting industries, as well as traditional clothing and crafts from the town.
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