A Day Visiting Nuuk, The Capital Metropolis Of Greenland – Hand Baggage Solely

After our journey to Qassiarsuk, we made our option to the Greenlandic metropolis of Nuuk, which is, in some ways, the cultural hub of Greenland.

It’s by far the most important metropolis (round eighteen thousand residents), which feels tremendous large whenever you’re right here. It’s properly price visiting Nuuk in Greenland for at the very least a protracted afternoon. 

In contrast to lots of the different stops we made on our Greenland expedition, Nuuk was a lot much less in regards to the nature of Greenland and way more targeted on the folks of Greenland. This alone made it tremendous attention-grabbing to go to, particularly as I wished to be taught extra in regards to the Greenlandic tradition and historical past.

So, our first cease when visiting Nuuk in Greenland was the Nationwide Museum and Archives, proper on the shores of town and properly price visiting for a day journey.

We spent round 60 minutes wandering the reveals, and it was so attention-grabbing to be taught in regards to the historical past of migration by means of and to Greenland.

The reveals present every little thing from the Innuit Norse populations and the way they survive(d). The historical past dates again centuries and is truthfully price a go to. There’s a small entry value to get inside, however it’s properly price it to dive deep into the cultural historical past of Greenland.

After our gander across the museum (with Yaya studying each exhibit), we made it to Kunguak Café for a chew to eat.

One of many issues I like doing in a brand new vacation spot is making an attempt the native eating places and cafes. Naturally, we requested what was good, they usually talked about, with out hesitation, the musk ox burger. Inside 20- minutes, after grilling and prep, our juicy burgers arrived. They have been so good, and I’d undoubtedly suggest stopping for a chew to eat whereas visiting Nuuk.

Oh, and don’t overlook their gelato, which is so yummy.

With about 4 hours to spare, we made it to the Nuuk Artwork Museum, which homes nationwide works from throughout the nation and celebrates Greenlandic artwork. It’s a small venue, so don’t count on the Tate Trendy, however it’s simply pretty much as good because the artwork you eat. Our go to took round half-hour, and it’s a beautiful little cease in your go to to Nuuk.

Not solely that, however a heap of artwork installations have been dotted throughout Nuuk. You possibly can simply spot them as you stroll the city. We noticed round six alongside our routes – some simpler to search out than others. 

One other beauty of Nuuk is that you simply’ll discover a honest few native craft shops and memento centres. When you’re seeking to take a memento dwelling, then Nuuk is a superb place to buy. When you can, head over to Anori Artwork, which has heaps of domestically produced gadgets and trinkets that you may take dwelling with you. 

When you’re fed up with magnets, an genuine merchandise to purchase in Greenland is a tupilak, a carved bone statue as soon as utilized by Inuit populations to keep at bay and curse enemies. If that’s not your factor, carved soapstone figures are completely cute, too. 

We spent round 7 hours visiting Nuuk in Greenland and cherished strolling the coastal path and up the rocky crag in the direction of the Hans Egede Statue (an amazing viewpoint).

It’s an amazing metropolis for actually studying extra in regards to the wider nation however not the form of place to go to when you’re extra all for Greenland’s nice outdoor and nature. That’s not saying it’s unhealthy – it’s simply worthwhile figuring out what you’re visiting Nuuk for.

Now, Albatros Expeditions organized for a bus pick-up from the centre of Nukk, however the climate was so good that we determined to stroll again to our ship, Ocean Albatros.

It took round 25 minutes to stroll from the centre of Nukk, and though the stroll wasn’t breathtaking by way of surroundings, it was unimaginable to see the broader metropolis itself.

Again on board, Ocean Albatros, we headed straight for dinner. It’s an al-la-carte affair within the night, so that you get a selection of meals from the menu. Better of all, the workers are so accommodating, I’d frequently ask for various sides and some extras they usually have been all the time so pretty.

With a full tummy, we head off to catch some sleep. In any case, tomorrow, we have been heading to Disko Bay. What a day it was within the capital of Greenland.

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