Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Exploring Greenland: A Journey Through History and Landscape
Greenland, an Arctic island, is now more accessible thanks to a new airport in its capital, Nuuk.
Nuuk has a museum that tells the story of the Inuit and Paleo-Eskimo people.
The Danes founded Nuuk, and still handle foreign affairs.
A tour south takes you to Qassiarsuk, where you can see the remains of Norse settlements from around AD986.
Erik the Red established a village here.
You can also see Qaqortoq, with its colorful houses, and take a boat trip to see a glacier from Narsarsuaq.
A four-day tour is available, but it doesn't include the cost of the flights.
Greenland's new international airport in Nuuk offers better access to the island.
Nuuk, the capital, houses the National Museum, showcasing Inuit and Paleo-Eskimo history.
Danish influence remains in Greenland, though most Inuit favor independence.
Qassiarsuk offers Norse settlement remnants from Erik the Red's time.
A four-day tour of Greenland's southern reaches costs from £920, excluding flights.
- Who
- Visitors interested in exploring Greenland.
- What
- A tour of southern Greenland, including historical sites and natural features.
- When
- The article does not provide a specific time frame for the tour itself, but mentions historical events and settlements.
- Where
- Southern Greenland, including Nuuk, Qassiarsuk, Qaqortoq, and Narsarsuaq.
- Why
- To experience Greenland's culture, history, and natural beauty.
Danish Influence
Greenlandic Independence
Governance
Danish Influence
Danes still manage Greenland's foreign and defense policy.
Greenlandic Independence
Nearly 90% of Greenland's people are Inuit who favor a gradual transition to full independence.
- Capital City
- Nuuk
- Population of Nuuk
- 20,000
- Greenland's Population
- 57,000
- Danish Arrival
- 1721
- Norse Settlement
- Qassiarsuk
- Tour Cost (approx.)
- From £920