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Update from South Greenland

The latest news and updates from Visit South Greenland

September 2019

How was this summer season?

Local operators are generally pleased with the summer 2019 season, with 40% reporting that this season was better than the last! Some have noticed an increase in sales of souvenirs and artwork, while others have experienced a surprising number of walk-in guests looking for accommodation. There have also been a lot of new faces and developments around – South Greenland is definitely an exciting place for tourism!

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Who are the new faces? 

Sermeq Helicopters, Qaqortoq

The newest and only private helicopter company in the region
Offering tourist flights as well as charter options
Locally-owned and operated by Pilu Nielsen & Camilla Berg Christensen

Tasermiut Camp, Nanortalik

Offering guided wilderness experiences
Luxury dining experiences featuring elements foraged on-site
Locally-owned and operated by Salik Frederiksen & Freddy Christensen

Cafe Polar-tut, Narsarsuaq

First full year in business
Locally-owned and operated by Storch Lund & Raaraq Lund

Qaqortoq Water Taxi, Qaqortoq

A revival after being quiet a few years
New boat, “Qajaq”, a Nordstar 24
Locally-owned and operated franchise

NAN Tourism, Nanortalik

Re-branding of the former long-standing Nanortalik Tourism Service
New ownership: locally-owned and operated by Ellen Næsgaard Madsen

New Event – Tasikuluulik Adventure Race

July 2019 was the inaugural event
Multi-discipline race in farm country & UNESCO country including running, kayaking and cycling, with an overnight camp near the Greenland Ice Sheet
Next year’s date: 12 June 2020

Café Thorhildur, Qassiarsuk

Brand new café that has just opened for its first season
Beautiful view over the fjord
Also selling souvenirs made of horn, bone and stone

What’s new with existing operators?

Siniffik Inn, Qaqortoq

Siniffik Inn has expanded its capacity, offering both budget rooms as well as private double rooms with private facilities.
The inn is locally-owned and operated by Heidi Mortensen Møller.

Blue Ice Explorer, Narsarsuaq

Jacky Simoud, the founder, owner and long-standing manager of Blue Ice Explorer, Narsarsuaq, is retiring at the end of this year. We thank Jacky for his contribution to the development and promotion of tourism in South Greenland.

KUJATAA, South Greenland UNESCO Office

The new Facebook page “Kujataa – World Heritage” uses fantastic photo albums, updates about field work and cooperative art projects to bring history to life.
There are new local UNESCO Visitor Centers in Qassiarsuk and Igaliku, and more on the way.

Qajaq Brewery, Narsaq

Qajaq Brewery has recently expanded its production facilities to increase distribution around the country and internationally.
You can try all of the brews with a tasting flight at Cafe Inugssuk.

Off-the-beaten-track trip suggestion

Stay at Seaside Whale Hotel in Alluitsup Paa and take excursions to the nearby hot springs and gold country, plus hike to Alluitsoq, a former town with deep German missionary roots, and the birthplace of the man who developed the written Greenlandic language.

Remember, we still have 8 farms in South Greenland that have hostels and guesthouses on site, making for the perfect multi-day hiking holiday in which every day ends with a warm bed.

Thanks to Kujalleq Municipality’s Tourism and Business Development Consultant, Sarah Woodall, for the update!