Step ashore at Nanortalik — 'Place of Polar Bears' — and explore the beautifully preserved open-air museum of Greenlandic maritime history, then hike into wild tundra above the town for panoramic views of Prins Christian Sund's outer fjords.
What to expect
Wander through Nanortalik's old town, a cluster of colourful wooden buildings housing kayaks, hunting tools and traditional costumes that chart 4,000 years of Arctic habitation. Your guide then leads you up granite trails above the settlement, where the panorama stretches across iceberg-scattered fjords to the Greenland ice cap. Arctic wildflowers carpet the tundra underfoot in summer. The return walk passes through the living town for coffee and locally baked pastries.
Good to know
Nanortalik is typically a tender port; confirm tender schedules with your ship. Sturdy waterproof hiking boots are essential. The museum is unmissable even for those who prefer a shorter, flatter walk — request a low-impact variation when booking.