Destination South Greenland

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d e a r G u e S t,

There is room for every-

one in the great outdoors

of South Greenland.

Whether youve come for

the challenge of rugged

mountain peaks, cultural

interest for norse and inu-

it history, special interest

in glaciology or geology,

hunt or fish or simply to

enjoy the stillness and

magnificent scenery

South Greenland has

it all. Nature is right at

your doorstep. Pitch your

tent anywhere you please.Drink crystal clear water

from rivers and streams.

Select your own hiking route through the trackless

wilderness. Stay on a sheep farm with a Greenlan-

dic family, or enjoy the comfort and service in one

of the many hotels and hostels in the region.

You can fly direct to Narsarsuaq from both Copen-

hagen and Reykjavik several times a week in the

summer period. Local travel is done by boat or

helicopter.

In South Greenland, you discover that not all ice is

alike, as the area has wider variety of ice than the

rest of Greenland. There are glaciers, the icecap,

green, blue and white icebergs, pack ice and ice

fjords. You will find ice in virtually every shade and

nuance. You can stand on top of the ice or under

the ice. Sail to the ice or fly to the ice. Watch blue

icebergs drift by or see large floes of pack ice. You

can touch and taste the ice.

Let your imagination fly!

South Greenland is a land of contrasts. The region

has a wide range of landscapes, from the bar-

ren expanse of the icecap, to fertile valleys with

arctic flowers and soaring mountain peaks that

have never been scaled. The underground holds

hundereds of minerals some only found here.

Wildlife is plentiful, both at sea and on land. You

can see whales and seals out at sea, and the river

are teeming with Arctic char. South Greenland is

a paradise for bird watchers, and home to large

birds of prey such as the white-tailed eagle, the

gerfalcon and the peregrine falcon.

South Greenland has subarctic climate, with mild

winters and warm summers that provide excellent

growing conditions for plants and flowers. Valleys

and hillsides literally burst into bloom during the

summer months. Dandelions and buttercups colo

the green hillsides yellow, and meadows in Narsar

suaq become a sea of pink and purple blossoms

when Greenlands national flower, the broad-leafe

willowherb, blooms in summer.

Welcome to the southern Arctic, a region with

blue ice, lush meadows, majestic wilderness, and

warm-hearted people.

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Travel to South Greenland:

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a w o r l d o f i c e

The Inland Ice Cap stretches 2500 km from north

to south, and 1000 km from east to west.

At its highest point, the ice is more than 3 km

thick. This apparently endless landscape white,

barren, and unapproachable is a world of its

own. The ice cap was crossed for the first time

by an expedition at the end of the 19th Century.

Since then, many adventurers have departed on

dangerous expeditions from east to west and fromsouth to north. Everywhere along the coast, the ice

stretches its arms towards the sea and launches

icebergs destined to disappear on their journey

southward.

Nowhere can you experience the diversity of the

ice as in South Greenland. Glaciers flow towards

the sea. The deep sounds of the ice working,

and the hollow rumbling roar of an iceberg de-

taching itself, is an unparalleled experience. The

play of colours in the ice determined by its age,mineral content and air content is indescribable.

The totally unique turquoise-blue colour is charac-

teristic for the ice of this area.

Pack ice is one of the worlds unique phenomena

Early each summer, it drifts down from the north-

east. In contrast to glaciers and icebergs, the pac

ice is frozen sea water, which is of course salt

water. This thick mass is crucial for the summer

transport along the coasts. The sea is transforme

into a thick, mushy mass. Small islands and ships

are encircled by ice floes that become more and

more solid. Now it is nature alone that sets theagenda.

On your journey around South Greenland, whethe

you stand at the edge of the ice cap, sit on a tour

boat in the ice fjord, or in a flowering meadow wit

a view of the icebergs in the fjord the experienc

of the ice is one that will stay with you forever.

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Human-beings have lived in Greenland for more

than 4,500 years. Today, these peoples are di-

vided into cultures characterised by their way oflife. They all immigrated in waves from the North

American continent, crossing the ice and settling

in Greenland. They were always hunting, and fol-

lowed the animals migratory routes. Tools and

hunting techniques were shaped according to the

conditions along the way. Survival in such extreme

surroundings has called for unusual adaptation

skills. Today, the native people of Greenland are

predominantly Inuit with an appreciable Danish-

Norwegian mixture, and are closely connected

with the Inuit in Tjukotka, Alaska and ArcticCanada; a connection that is still noticeable lin-

guistically.

The last wave of immigration from the west came

to Greenland around 1200 AD. The people of the

Thule Culture wandered along the coast of Green-

land all the way down to Kap Farvel in the south.

En route they adjusted and adapted their imple-

ments and clothing to the hunt on

the open sea, especially for seals.

They developed the kayak andrefined the umiaq, the large

transportboat, formerly used for

hunting whales.

In the winter, the Thule-people lived

in houses of peat and stone, but

when spring came, they moved to the hunting-

spots near the coast for the summer. Here they

lived in tents of animal-hide. The journey to thesummer settlements must have been a fantastic

sight, with hunters in their kayaks, and women,

children and equipment in the umiaq. Now, the

hardships of winter were over, and one met other

people from near and far.

The huge dependence on nature has created the

background for a belief in the spirits and powers

of nature and, just as with other peoples, this

gave rise to rituals and taboos in the interaction

with nature.

In the course of the 14th century, the Thule-peo-

ple came so far south that they met the Norse-

men. Not much is known about this meeting,

but archaeological findings in Eskimo ruins have

shown that there was contact between these two

ethnic groups.

In South-Greenland there are relics from several of

the Inuit cultures, but mostly from the neo-Eskimo

culture. One of the finest examples of the Eskimoculture is to be found on the island of Tuttutooq

in the Narsaq district. Here, one can see a settle-

ment area consisting of 24 winter-houses,

1-2 tent foundations, and a number of food

storage chambers.

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More than 1000 years ago, the Viking, Erik the

Red settled in South-Greenland, where he founded

Brattahlid the present-day Qassiarsuk. In his

wake followed many other settlers, and in the

course of 500 years, their settlements spread

over the whole region, which they called sterbyg-den (The eastern settlement). A mild climate and

green fields suitable for a varied flock of domestic

animals, plus access to a good catch in the fjord,

provided rich opportunities for the farmers of that

time. Erik the Reds Brattahlid was composed of

several large farms, barns for the animals, food-

storage houses, and the first Christian Church on

the American continent Tjodhildur Church. It

was from Brattahlid that the son of Erik the Red

Leif Eriksson explored parts of North America

500 years before Columbus.

The merchant Herjolf Brdssn came to Green-

land at the same time as Erik the Red. He estab-

lished himself at the ships first port of call on

Greenland on their journey from Island,

the rest of Scandinavia and the remainder of

Europe. This harsh place, called Herjolfsns the

present-day Ikigaat was also the last place the

seamen saw before they journeyed on.

In 1126, the Episcopate at Gardar the present

day settlement of Igaliku was founded. The

regions largest mediaeval church was built here,

with a residence for the Bishop, a large Hall for

his many guests, enormous stables, and barns fo

food-storage. It was here, that the church taxes especially narwhal and walrus tusk and diverse

animal pelts were stored. The tithe was sent to

the Archbishop in Nidaros Norway and Peters

Pence to the Holy See in Rome.

By the end of the 15th century, this flourishing

society had suddenly disappeared the reason

remains a mystery to this day. The last certain

evidence of the Norse precense in Greenland is

from the church in Hvals, and tales of a wedding

held in 1408.

More than 400 Norse sites have been found in

sterbygden. Scattered across the countryside

are ruins that bear witness to the Norse culture.

Some places, the ruins have nearly disappeared.

Both European colonists and sheep-farmers used

stones from the ruins for building their houses.

But many ruins well worth seeing still remain,

which bear witness to an important part of

Greenlands history. Among these can be high-

lighted : the centre of wealthy and influential menat Brattahlid with the reconstruction of the long

house of Erik the Red and Tjodhildurs church,

the Episcopate at Gardar, the well-preserved

church at Hvals, and the merchants port of

call, Herjolfsns.

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In the beginning of the 20th Century, the seal catch

was in decline, and it became necessary to find

other occupations for the Greenlanders. The state

implemented experimental sheep farming. In 1924

Otto Frederiksen settled in Qassiarsuk, the Brat-

tahlid of the Norsemen, which had lain deserted

for centuries. Otto Frederiksen wanted to try hisluck as Greenlands first sheep farmer. That which

began with one pioneer and 145 sheep has over the

years developed into an industry with more than 50

sheep farmers and thousands of sheep. The fami-

lies live in remote and isolated places, and their

life is quite different from that seen on European

farms. In September, the areas only abattoir Neqi,

situated in Narsaq, is extremely busy with thou-

sands of lambs arriving by barge. South Green-

landic lamb is a delicacy with most sold to the

home market. Greenlandic farm stay holidays

are becoming increasingly popular.

The traditions of the hunting way of life still live

on in the present day society. South Greenland is

home to the hooded seal the large, beautiful seal

that provides plentiful meat and beautiful pelts. Th

seal pelts are sold for processing to the countrys

only tannery, Great Greenland, which is situated

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in Qaqortoq. An important component of the local

diet, seal meat is sold at the towns open market

known as the brttet (the board). The hospitality

and catering school Inuili in Narsaq, is constantly

developing new ways to utilise this produce, and

has most recently launched seal sausages. Great

Greenlands collection of beautiful seal pelt jacketsin modern designs are known globally.

It is not without pride we can claim that Greenland

boasts some of the worlds best produce. Royal

Greenlands fish products, such as shrimp, crab,

and halibut are the ultimate the ocean has to offer.

A stay in South Greenland will convince even the

most particular and demanding palate as to the

high quality of the produce. In South Greenland, it

is mainly shrimps that are processed at the factory

in Narsaq, but a visit to the brttet gives one the

opportunity to buy freshly caught trout, catfish,

salmon and rockfish.

The development of mineral resources has been on

the agenda for centuries. In 2004 Nalunaq Gold-

mine opened in the Nanortalik area.

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w i l d e r n e S S

c a l l SThe hiking paths through green grass call enticing-

ly to every visitor. Get up and go! Only a few kilo-

metres from town its just you and nature. Time is

put on standby and the soul relaxes in the great

silence. All possibilities are open here: a days

hike with your lunch in your backpack, or severaldays adventure with tent and sleeping bag. A fish-

ing licence is all you need to profit from natures

bountiful larder on your way. It is also possible to

end the days hike with a warm meal and a bed,

booked in advance with one of the many sheep

farming families.

The many fjords are an invitation to kayaking

between green, sloping hillsides and turquoise-

blue icebergs. There are several places where it

is possible to hire equipment. One will inevitablypicture the skilful hunters of times past. They set

off hunting at one with the kayak. The surface of

the water is broken here and there by the noses of

seals coming up for air, whilst high above an eagle

circles, and the movements of the ice are followed

with a watchful eye. In Greenland, Mother Nature

sets the agenda with constant changes four sea-

sons in one day.

In the Tasermiut Fjord close to Nanortalik, it is the

saw toothed mountaintops and vertical cliffs thatattract mountain climbers from around the world.

Expeditions here live up to the term. The vertical

cliffs offer plenty of challenges, even for experi-

enced climbers.

Every September, the Greenland Adventure Race

takes place, with running, cycling, and kayaking on

the programme. After more than 100 km cross-

country running, 50-60 km cycling, and 40 km

kayaking, our competitors are so satisfied, that

they no longer feel the urge for new challenges.

But, like real adventure racers, this satisfaction isonly temporary, and many competitors register for

next years race before they depart for home. The

Greenland Adventure Race is worth it all! A chal-

lenging competition in South Greenlands most

beautiful scenery.

Greenland Adventure RaceEndurance is the keyword for the participants in the an-

nual Greenland Adventure Race in September. Running,

mountainbiking and kayaking are the challenges to faceduring the race. www.gar.gl

Hunting or fishingContact the local tourist offices for more information

Experience the reindeer trails of Isortoqwww.isortoq.com

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Y o u r j o u r n e Y

b e G i n S in South Greenland

With direct flights from Reykjavik and Copenhagen

Narsarsuaq is the perfect port of embarkation for

your Greenlandic adventure. Greenland viewed from

the sea is a strange and wonderful experience.

South-Greenlands mild green landscape is mirrored

in the turquoise waters of the fjord, as the ship setssail from Narsarsuaq on its journey Northward. The

boat trip is combined with ports-of-call in differ-

ent towns along the way. Every place offers exciting

cultural experiences.

The feast for the eyes never stops. Time and again

one is lured out on deck, to once more delight in the

sight of remote sheep farms and their homesteads,

flowering hillsides, or the turquoise-coloured ice tha

drifts on its journey in the South Greenlandic fjords

The ships crew can contribute to your experience

with stories gathered from many years of sailing inGreenlandic waters. Theyll tell of the varied anima

life seen from deck. Seals that cavort in the crys-

tal-clear water, white-tailed eagles that glide high

over the ship, and of course the giants of the sea,

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Accommodation on board is either in cabins for

1-4 persons, compartments for 4 persons, or

couchettes. Hearty meals are served in the ships

restaurant, offering exciting dishes prepared from

Greenlandic produce. In the aft-salon, one can relax

in front of the large panorama windows.The ships sail Greenlands west coast from South

to North-Greenland, a distance along the coast of

approx. 1,500 km, where you experience some of

the most incredible natural scenery on earth. Weave

between majestic icebergs, sail through deep fjords

and beautiful skerries. From the gentle landscape

of South Greenland with its mild climate, to the

gigantic ice-fjord near Ilulissat in the north.

A cruise in the waters of Greenland is truly a once-

in-a-lifetime experience. Welcome aboard.

Arctic Umiaq Line offers fantastis trips along the coast-line of Greenland.

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n a r S a r S u a q The gateway to South-Greenlands world of green mountainsides,

turquoise-blue ice, and ancient Norse ruins

In the past, Narsarsuaq was used as an Ameri-

can military base and airport. Today, parts of

the base have been converted into a museum,

and the runway is still the centre for all flights to,from and within South Greenland. Narsarsuaq

lies picturesquely at the end of Tunugliafik (Eriks

Fjord), surrounded by green hills and mountains.

A hike through Hospitalsdalen and Blomsterdalen,

brings the visitor close to the ice cap in just a few

hours. Its a magnifi-

cent sight this barren

world, with tongues of

ice working their way

towards the fjord. The

mild climate in SouthGreenland makes the

experience that much

more special, as the

route during the sum-

mer passes through

lush valleys of green

mountain slopes. The

contrast is striking, as

you stand in an ocean of

flowers and admire the

ice stretching as far asthe eye can see.

Across the fjord by boat

in just 10 minutes,

lies the settlement of

Qassiarsuk, where the

ruins of Erik the Reds Brattahlid can be found.

A reconstruction of Erik the Reds longhouse and

Tjodhildes church, bring life to the ruins of the

Norse houses. Today, Qassiarsuk is a charmingsettlement, whose inhabitants live principally as

sheep farmers. There is a magnificent hiking trip

from Qassiarsuk, across the Narsaq Penninsula t

Tasiusaq a remote sheep farm by Brede Fjord.

A little further south lies the settlement of Igaliko

the ancient episcopate at Gardar. The tour boat

drops anchor in Itteleq, from where you walk ap-

proximately 2 km to the settlement.

Hotel NarsarsuaqThe hotel has 88 double rooms and 4 single rooms.

Most rooms have a private bathroom. For smallergroups, there are also dormitory rooms available tosleep 4 and two rooms to sleep 8.

www.airporthotels.gl

Blue Ice Explorer25 years of experience in arranging tours in Greenland.Offers daytrips, tourpackages, boattransfer, rental ofequipment and accommodation in Narsarsuaq Youth

hostel.www.blueice.gl

Igaliko Youth HostelThe hostel offers both accommodation and a fantasticcaf with delicious menus.www.igaliko.gl

Tasiusaq Youth HostelAccomodation in amazing surroundings.

For reservations [email protected]

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n a r S a q A paradise for geology, history and hiking enthusiasts

The contrasts in the area around Narsaq are be-

yond description, with the sheep-farmers fertile

cultivated meadows rolling down to at the edge of

turquoise-green fjords full of icebergs in the most

fantastic formations. The 1300 metre high Ilim-

maasaq mountain proudly stretches its peak up

through soft clouds, while on the horizon, the In-

land Ice-cap is faintly visible. During an excursion

to the ice-cap, you sail at close quarters to theicebergs. Go ashore on a point of land from which

the ice-cap has receded, and here it is possible to

get close enough to touch the ice.

Narsaq offers good conditions for anglers. Sur-

rounded by magnificent scenery you can catch

trout after trout, each on fatter than before.

The mountains around Narsaq have attracted ge-

ologists, professional and amateur, for decades.

The world-renowned Ilimmaasaq igneous intrusion

contains nearly 200 different minerals, of which

the pink semi-precious stone Tuttupit is found

nowhere else in the world except the Russian Kola

Peninsula.

The trip out to Kvanefjeldet with its old uranium

mine goes through the Dyrns Valley, where sheep

graze happily on the hillsides. At the bottom of

the valley, one can just make out the Ilimmaasaq

glacier, which lies pressed between two mountain-

tops. In the opposite direction, you see the fjord

where icebergs float lazily by. During the summer

months, the area is a play of colours. Purple wil-

low-herb, yellow buttercups, green grasses, and

ice in nuances from white to turquoise catch the

eye wherever you look.

Narsaq is popularly known as The Pearl of South

Greenland and not without reason.

The municipality of Narsaq has approx. 2,100

inhabitants and is South Greenlands centre ofsheep-farming. The local Museum provides a fine

insight of the gradual development through centu

ries, which has brought Greenland from a hunting

culture to its present-day status as part of the

global society.

Hotel Narsaq GroupWe offer a wide range of accommodation. Three smallhotels, a guesthouse and apartment residence. In Res-taurant Klara in Hotel Narsaq you can enjoy your meals.

www.hotel-narsaq.com

Narsaq Tourist OfficeNTO offers lots of activities in the area around Narsaq.In the touristoffice you will find handicraft from localartists, hiking maps and an internet caf.

www.2narsaq.gl

Narsaq MuseumThe permanent exhibition of the museum shows anintroduction to local history.www.narsaq-museum-org

Narsaq Fotowww.narsaq.dk

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q a q o r t o q The cultural and educational centre of South-Greenland

Qaqortoq is said to be the most beautiful town in

Greenland, and already the first glimpse of the

town reveals why. The colourful houses dot the

steep hillsides, the delightful town square is sur-

rounded by older buildings from Colonial times, and

in the middle of the square youll find Greenlands

only fountain. The former coopers workshop, now

houses Restaurant Napparsivik, specialising in

North-Atlantic dishes. Dont miss the surprises of

the summer season, such as the Greenlandic buffet

or Norse evenings.

During a walk around the town, youll be delighted

by the many relief sculptures carved into the rocks.

The project, Man and Stone, was initiated by the

artist Aka Hegh in cooperation with artists from

the whole of Scandinavia. Some of her beautiful

paintings are exhibited in the Qaqortoq Museum.

The museum is housed in the former residence of

the Colony Governor.

It was here the towns guest-rooms were found,

where Knud Rasmussen on several occasions spentthe night in the 1930s. Today the museum offers

a fine exhibition of kayak and hunting equipment,

local art and handcrafts. In the Telecommunications

Museum, youll find an interesting exhibition on the

history of telecommunication in Greenland, from

the Kayak-Post to the internet.

Qaqartoq, formerly Julianehb, has approx. 3,200

inhabitants, and is South-Greenlands centre for

education, with a High School, a Business School

and a number of other educational institutions.Half an hour by boat from town lies Upernaviarsuk,

which is South-Greenlands agricultural research

station. Upernaviarsuk supplies plants and seeds

to the South Greenlandic gardens, and conducts

experiments with different varieties of trees.

The best preserved mediaeval church in Greenland,

the Hvalsey Church ruin, is reached by a day long

return boat trip from Qaqortoq. The last written

evidence we have from the time of the Norse settle-

ments in Greenland is a document from a wedding

held in the church in 1408.

Sulisartut HjskoliatThe folk high school offers accommodation in 89 rooms

with a total of 134 beds. Meals can be enjoyed in thecafeteria.www.sulisartut-hoejskoliat.gl

Hotel QaqortoqCentrally located with a magnificent wiew of the har-bour the hotel offers accommodation in 21 rooms.

The hotel also have a restaurant and bar.www.hotel-qaqortoq.gl

Hurlumhej HotellejlighederAccomodation in fully equipped apartments.Reservations email [email protected]

Seamens HomeThe cozy hotel offers accommodation in 12 rooms. Themeals can be enjoyed in the cafeteria.

www.soemandshjem.gl

Siniffik InnLocated on top of the hil l with a beautiful view of thetown. It is possible to use the kitchen facilities.E-mail: [email protected]

www.siniffik-inn.dk

Restaurant NapparsivikReservations [email protected]

Qaqortoq Tourist AssociationQT offers a wide range of activities in the area aroundQaqortoq. It is possible to rent kayajs, tent and fishingequipment. In the souvenir shop you will find all sorts

of local handicrafts. www.qaq.gl

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n a n o r t a l i k Nature experiences ranking among the best in the world

Nanortalik is Greenlands southernmost town.

Nanortalik means The place of the Polar Bears,

the name originates from the occasional visits to

the area by Polar Bears drifting from the north on

pack ice.

The tough name perfectly matches Nanortaliks

status as a Mecca for exponents of extreme sports,

such as mountain climbing, hiking and kayaking.

The Nanortalik area is best known for its sky-

scrapers, the steep peaks and long, verticalmountainsides in the Tasermiut Fjord, Pamiagdluk

and Prince Christians Sound. Ketils Fjeld (Ulamer-

torssuaq) is known among most mountain climbers

around the world.

If you do not wish to pit your strength against na-

ture in such an extreme form, then try a boat trip in

the Tasermiut Fjord, close to the Sermitsiaq Glacier.

With the ice cap behind and the pack ice in front, it

must be considered one of natures wonders, that

an area of forest exists here.

Fishing is still the main occu-

pation for the municipalitys

2,500 inhabitants. However,

recently Nanortalik experi-

enced its own gold-boom

in 2002, a goldmine opened

in Nalunaq, about 30 km

north of the town.

Nanortalik is a typical Green-landic town, with church,

wooden houses painted all the

colours of the rainbow, shops

and a lively harbour with the

obligatory brttet market,

where the local fishermen

Sea Side Whale HotelBeautifully located overlooking the sea, this very nicehotel offers accommodation in the beautiful settlement

of Alluitsup Paa. Reservations can be made at:[email protected]

Hotel Kap Farvel & Tupilak Youth HostelIn Nanortalik you find Hotel Kap Farvel, that offers ac-commodation in 10 doublerooms with private facilities,

or 3 db and 7 single rooms with shared facilities.The Hotel has a good restaurant and a nice bar.www.kapfarvel.gl

Nanortalik Tourism ServiceNTS is specialised in providing service for mountain-

climbing expeditions. Rental of kayaks and Zodiacs.NTS also offers a wide range of excursions in andaround Nanortalik, internet caf and a large souvenir

shop. Reservations for both accommodation in the hoteland the hostels in Nanortalik can be made at NTS.Phone +299 61 36 33

www.nanortaliktourism.gl

present the days catch. In the Colony Harbour, dat

ing from the 1830s, the museum converted severa

of the old houses into exciting exhibitions, where

you can see copies of the old Norse clothing find

from Herjolfsns, umiaks (boats made from skin),

kayaks, an Inuit settlement and much, much more.

In the spring, many hunters move to outlying

islands in order to hunt the Hooded Seal, whose

migratory route follows the pack ice. The hunt take

place as it has done for generations. The food sup-ply for both the summer and the winter is prepared

here.

On the island of Unartoq, you find Greenlands

only hot spring, with a constant water temperture

of approx. 37 degrees C. It is quite a surrealistic

experience to sit in the pool, with a view of iceberg

and low hanging clouds. Not far from here lies the

settlement of Alluitsup Paa, where, from the ter-

race of the town hotel Sea Side Whale Hotel you

may be lucky to see the giants of the sea whalespassing by. The waters surrounding the whole mu-

nicipality abound with whales in the spring and late

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Travel agentD E S T I N A T I O N S O U T H G R E E N L A N DP.O. Box 197 3921 Narsaq

Phone: +299 662 103

Fax: +299 662 104

Mail: [email protected]

Web: www.southgreenland.gl

S O U T H G R E E N L A N D land of contrasts

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