Walk among the haunting stone ruins of Skjoldungen's ancient Norse and Thule Inuit settlements with a specialist Arctic archaeologist, reading thousands of years of human endurance written into the landscape.
What to expect
Zodiac tender delivers you to a remote gravel shore where the outlines of collapsed Norse longhouses and circular Thule tent rings emerge from the tundra. Your archaeologist guide walks you through each structure, explaining diet, tools, trade routes, and the mysterious disappearance of Greenland's Norse settlements around 1400 AD. The silence of the place — no roads, no other visitors — amplifies the weight of history. You'll come away with a profound sense of just how extraordinary human resilience has been in this landscape.
Good to know
Landing is weather and sea-state dependent. Wear sturdy waterproof hiking boots; the tundra is boggy. Do not remove or disturb any artefacts — these are protected sites. The walk covers approximately 3 km of uneven ground at a leisurely pace.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Skjoldungen — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.