Sail an hour into the fjord to the hauntingly beautiful abandoned settlement of Assaqutaq, where crumbling houses and Inuit heritage sites stand silent against a backdrop of mountains and ice. A rare, deeply moving Arctic ghost-town experience.
What to expect
Board a small expedition vessel in Sisimiut harbour and cruise through the fjord, your guide narrating the history of the West Greenlandic fishing communities that once thrived here. On landing at Assaqutaq, walk freely among the empty painted wooden houses, abandoned fishing equipment, and ancient Inuit middens that tell a layered story of survival and change. The silence is extraordinary — broken only by the wind and the distant calving of ice. The return journey at golden-hour light is worth the trip alone.
Good to know
Allow at least 4–5 hours for the full experience including transit; verify carefully against your ship's all-aboard. Weather and ice conditions can affect departures — operators will reschedule or offer alternatives. Sturdy waterproof boots essential for the landing. Pre-book as far in advance as possible.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Sisimiut Holsteinsborg — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.