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Nanortalik town, village of multicolor houses in south Greenland
Nanortalik town, village of multicolor houses in south Greenland

Discover Nanortalik, Greenland

Iceberg Kayaking. Norse Ruins.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Nanortalik

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Nanortalik, wild and unspoiled beauty. Nanortalik, wild and unspoiled beauty.
church in Nanortalik in Greenland. Small church in Nanortalik in Greenland.
Scenic landscape view of the cargo supply ship Malik Arctica sailing up the Prince Christan Sound fjord in Greenland. Scenic landscape view of the Prince Christan Sound fjord.
icebergs and yellow arctic poppies in summer. Icebergs and yellow Arctic poppies in summer.
Sailing on an inflatable boat among the icebergs, Greenland. Sailing on an inflatable boat among the icebergs, Greenland.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Tasermiut landscape, Greenland

Famous For

The natural beauty of the surrounding fjords and towering cliffs popular with rock climbers, plus rich wildlife, are some of Nanortalik’s biggest attractions.

Reindeer Stew with Lingonberries and potato puree on plate on wood table with ingredients and pickles on background, finnish cuisine, horizontal view from above, flat lay, close-up

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to try succulent, freshly-caught Arctic char and savoury reindeer stew, local delicacies not to be missed.

Nanortalik Museum in South Greenland

Fun Facts

At the Nanortalik Open Air Museum, you can tour colonial buildings and learn about Inuit culture and the nearby Norse ruins.

Port Name & Location

Port of Nanortalik.
Ship will ANCHOR OFFSHORE at this port.

Language

The official language is Greenlandic, which has four dialects (South Greenlandic, East Greenlandic, West Greenlandic and Thule). "Aluu" means hello and have a nice day. To tell someone thank you, say "qujan."

Time Zone

West Greenland Summer Time Zone UTC/GMT-2

Currency & Shopping

The Danish Krone is the local currency used in Nanortalik. Shop for souvenirs, including hand carvings and artwork of polar bears, seals and other nature-inspired goods showing locals strong ties to the environment.

Featured Nanortalik Itineraries

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