Qaqortoq, Greenland
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Qaqortoq is located on the South-Western tip of Greenland - formerly known as Julianehaab, it is the biggest town in South Greenland.
Qaqortoq was founded by Norwegian traders in 1775, and it retains some beautiful colonial buildings from that time. The town is very proud of its ancient fountain – for many years it was the only one in Greenland – which has carvings of whales spouting water out of their blowholes, and the names of all of the town burghers in brass letters around its base. The Stone and Man project is also fascinating, featuring natural rock that’s been carved by local artists into abstract shapes and figures.
The charming Church of Our Saviour, dating from 1832, is found in the town centre, and the two local museums are also worth seeing. The ancient but well preserved Hvalsey Norse ruins are just outside the town. Hvalsey is mentioned in the Icelandic annals, the Flateyjarbók, and the site has the extensive and substantial remains of dwellings dating back over a thousand years.
- HIKE ALONG THE GREAT LAKE - TOUR B
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Our tour today is an opportunity to walk through the captivating Arctic landscape and soak up its special atmosphere.
- TASTES OF GREENLAND - TOUR C
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From the pier we will walk past the old part of the town, colonised by the Danes approximately 250 years ago.
- TRADITIONAL GREENLAND - TOUR D
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We will make our way on foot from the landing stage up to the town to visit a local family in their home.
- HVALSEY CHURCH BY BOAT - TOUR A
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Our boat trip will take us across the fjord to Hvalsey, where we will visit the ruins of Hvalsey Church.
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