Holiday in Nuuk
City in groenland — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
groenland
Type
City
Best time to travel
June to September for midnight sun and whales (5-15 °C). September to March for Northern Lights (-10 to 5 °C). Winter extremely cold.
Budget/day
150-300 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Nuuk (GOH, approx. 8-12 h with a stopover in Copenhagen or Reykjavik). Air Greenland from Copenhagen. No visa required (Danish territory).
About Nuuk
Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, is the smallest capital in the world located in one of the largest and sparsely populated regions on Earth. The city by the Nuuk Fjord offers a fascinating mix of modern Scandinavian architecture, Inuit culture, and Arctic wilderness right at your doorstep. The colorful houses of Nuuk — red, yellow, blue, green — stand in contrast to the barren Arctic landscape. The Greenland National Museum houses the famous Qilakitsoq mummies (500-year-old Inuit mummies, perfectly preserved in permafrost) and tells the story of the Inuit from the Thule culture to the present day. The Nuuk Fjord is spectacular: Icebergs drift through turquoise waters, humpback whales appear between June and November, and the Northern Lights dance across the sky from September to April. A boat tour through the fjord with its glaciers and abandoned Viking settlements is unforgettable. Nuuk is also the culinary center of Greenland: The restaurant Sarfalik offers New Nordic Cuisine with Arctic ingredients such as musk ox, seal, icefish, and wild berries. Koloniehavn, Nuuk's oldest district, preserves the history of Danish colonization with historic buildings from the 18th century.
Top 5 highlights in Nuuk
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Greenland National Museum
Qilakitsoq mummies (500 years old) and Inuit cultural history: the most important museum in the Arctic located in a historic colonial building.
Nuuk Fjord & Icebergs
Boat tours through the fjord with drifting icebergs and glaciers: Arctic landscape at a world-class level.
Northern Lights
Aurora Borealis from September to April over Nuuk: the Arctic location guarantees impressive light shows.
Whale Watching
Humpback whales in Nuuk Fjord from June to November: tours from the harbor, often in sight of the city.
Koloniehavn (Old Town)
Nuuk's oldest district with Danish colonial buildings from the 18th century: Hans Egede's church and historic center.
Hotels in Nuuk
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Reise-SIM für Nuuk
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Nuuk
Recommended travel time
June to September for midnight sun and whales (5-15 °C). September to March for Northern Lights (-10 to 5 °C). Winter extremely cold.
Summer
5-15 °C, midnight sun, long and bright
Winter
-15 to -5 °C, polar night in December, Northern Lights
How much does a holiday in Nuuk cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
80-130 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
150-300 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
350-700 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
No visa required — Greenland belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark. EU identity card is not sufficient, passport recommended.
Danish Krone — 1 € ≈ 7.5 DKK. Greenland is extremely expensive: beer from 8 €, main course from 25-40 €.
Warm clothing — it can be 5 °C even in summer. Layers and waterproof jacket are a must.
No roads between cities — Greenland has no road network between places. Everything by plane, boat, or dog sled.
Northern Lights season September-April — clear nights away from city lights offer the best chances.
Food & drink in Nuuk
These specialties you must try!
