Visit ancient Thule-culture ruins scattered along the fjord's shoreline, remnants of Inuit hunting communities dating back centuries.
What to expect
Walking a short distance from a Zodiac landing site, you reach stone and turf ruins of Thule winter houses, meat caches, and kayak stands set into the tundra. Your guide, often connected by ancestry to the region's hunting families, explains how these sites were chosen for proximity to seal and narwhal migration routes. The stark contrast between the ruins' age and the vast, unchanged landscape around them is striking. Few visitors ever see these sites, as they require local knowledge to locate.
Good to know
Best arranged as an add-on to a village visit; ask the tourism office about ruin site access in advance. Terrain is uneven tundra, moderate walking required. Respect site fragility by not removing or disturbing any stones or artifacts.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Scoresby Sund — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.