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Visiting Nuuk, Greenland


Located only 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle, at the mouth of a group of fjords, Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, is the perfect starting point for a whale-watching trip, a dog-sled ride, or glacier exploration. Daily flights bring visitors to a land that has been inhabited for over 4000 years. The National Museum and Archives exhibits collections of rare Norse and Inuit archaeological artifacts, while the Katuaq Cultural Centre provides a showcase for contemporary Greenlandic art and music.
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Nov 18, 2009
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person found this review helpful

We landed in Nuuk, Greenland from the cruise ship Crown Princess and found that the whole town was out for our arrival. The schools closed so the kids could see the big ship and everyone was...more

Hans Egede Hotel

Aug 28, 2009

Stayed here for 4 nights and in general I would recommend it. Room was comfortable, although not great as far as cleanliness goes. A solid 3 star hotel. The breakfast was excellent. The location is...more

Hans Egede Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Kangerlussuaq
Jul 23, 2009

Best hotel in town, nice staffs, welcoming, free cable tv, Internet in rooms is possible. Nice restaurants, steakhouse and first class restaurant. more

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