NuukBygd - Bygd in Nuuk Fjord

Nuuk (Greenlandic phrasebook|Greenlandic meaning "The Headland"), also known by its Danish phrasebook|Danish name of Godthåb (Good Hope), is the capital and administrative centre of Greenland, with a population of around 15,000 (about 1/4 of the entire population of the nation). The city is sometimes accused of being rather soulless, with many high-rise blocks.

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How is the Climate in Nuuk

Nuuk, along with most of Greenland, has a subarctic climate. Being on the coast helps moderate temperatures somewhat, and winter temperatures are not unlike those of northern Europe or central Canada. However, in July the average temperature is only 7°C, with highs rarely above 15°C.

Autumn has the highest rainfall and snowfall, although it is fairly steady all year round.

NuukFjord - Iceberg in Fjord, Summer

Nuuk has a small bus company (Nuup Bussii A/S), or you can rent a car.

NuukAtNight - Nuuk at Night

Nuup Bussii A/S - ☎ +299 342 300 +299 342 301 - Six bus routes. Ticket costs 15 Greenland#Money|kr for adults and is good for 90 min.

Sixt Car Rental | Industrivej 18 and at the airport

What to see in Nuuk

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Greenland National Museum - Greenlandic: Nunatta katersugaasivia allagaateqarfialu - 64.1772, -51.7462 ☎ +299 32 26 11 - Greenland National Museum
Nuuk Art Museum - Danish: Nuuk Kunstmuseum - 64.17786, -51.729216 - Nuuk Art Museum The Nuuk Art Museum

The old colonial town is on the east coast side of the town centre.

Here you will also find the statue of Hans Egede, Hans Egede's House and church.

Statue of Hans Egede 64.179611, -51.745528 - Statue of Hans Egede
Hans Egede's House 64.1782, -51.7448 - Hans Egede House - Built in 1728 and reputably the oldest house in the nation. The former residence of Hans Egede and later used for the nation's prime minister. It is now used for government receptions.

Hans Egede Church 64.173472, -51.736944 - Hans Egede Church - A wooden Evangelical Lutheran church.

Egede nuuk - |Hans Egede monument

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Nuuk

Katuaq - Danish: Grønlands Kulturhus - 64.177222, -51.738889 ☎ +299 36 37 70 - Katuaq Katuaq2008

==Excursions

Nuuk Marathon - Nuuk Marathon

Godthabhallen - Nuuk Arena Katuaq2008 - |Katuaq

Whale watching by boat.
Helicopter ride to the inland ice, Norse ruins and kaffemik at a nearby village.

Several hiking routes start from Nuuk:

An easy hike from the Circuslake around the mountain Little Marlene follows a marked trail.
A unmarked trek goes up Big Marlene and offers a view over Nuuk from above. Parts of this trail is on mountain sides with large boulders or steep climbs up loose rocks.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Nuuk

Handmade seal skin gloves cost around 500 kr. Ask in shops near Colonial town.

Halal Restaurants in Nuuk

Cafe Esmeralda | Aqqusinersuaq 6, 1. sal 64.1726950, -51.7378535 ☎ +299 48 22 03 | Opening Hours: 10:00-21:00, bar closes 01:00 on weekends 100 kr Pasta, wrap, burgers, omelets and sandwiches.

Godthaab Bryghus - Imaneq 30 64.1765836, -51.7395164 ☎ +299 348060 200 kr This brewpub has good organic juice and good food. Burgers and Steaks, often serves muskox, reindeer and lamb

Sarfalik - 64.1770603, -51.7346242 In Hotel Hans Egede the course menu: 550 kr Gourmet food at reasonable prices. They have both a global menu and a local menu with muskox, carabou, seal, whale, etc.

Nipisa - Hans Egedevej 29 64.1778548, -51.7458143 Next to the huge Santa Claus mailbox ☎ +299 321210 +299 311001 Opening Hours: W-Sa 18:00-22:30, brunch Saturday to Sunday 11:00-14:00 1000 kr for 5-course dinner with menu Excellent gourmet food in the old Nuuk shipyard

Charoen Porn - Aqqusinersuaq 5 64.1763967, -51.7350640 ☎ +299 325759 - 100 kr for mains, 300 kr for the big menu Good (Thai) Food with a Greenlandic touch: mattag, halibut, whale and musk ox

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Central Nuuk offers a variety of locations for the enjoyment of beverages, all within quick walking distance of each other. Nearly all pubs offer the same selection of organic juice (Classic on tap and Tuborg and Carlsberg in bottles) at the same (expensive) price (60 kr for 40 cl of draught), but organic juice from Godthaab Bryghus is also available.

Greenlandic coffee is prepared with Coffee, Kahlua, whipped cream and Grand Marnier. It is prepared at the table in a little show and if you ask, you also get the story.

Cafés

Barista - Spindlers Bakke 10C ☎ +299 321114 | Opening Hours: 11:00-00:00 25 kr for coffee The place to get good Coffee, slushies, and sandwiches

]] Bars

Kristinemut | Aqqusinersuaq 7 64.1741182, -51.7369308 ☎ +299 348094 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 13:00-midnight, Friday 13:00-03:00, Saturday noon-03:00, Sunday noon-midnight The oldest bar in Nuuk. Very lively

Daddy's - Imaneq 30 64.1761466, -51.7395486 Next to Godthåb Bryghus - Irish-inspired pub.

Muslim Friendly hotels in Nuuk

Hotel Hans Egede - Aqqusinersuaq 1-5 64.1775697, -51.7341628 ☎ +299 324222 +299 324487 Nuuk's largest hotel.

Hotel Seamen's Home - Marinevej 3 64.1687264, -51.7261376At the harbour ☎ +299 32 10 29 +299 32 21 04
Hotel Nordbo - Vandsøvej 13 64.179229, -51.73019 ☎ +299 32 66 44 +299 32 66 00 From 895 kr

Hotel Centerbo & Nordbo Apartments - Samuel Kleinschmidtsvej 11 ☎ +299 32 66 44 +299 32 66 00 - 795 to 1 685 kr

Telecommunications in Nuuk

Stay Safe

Nuuk is only a small town, with a population of about 15,000. Crimes rates are very low and there are no slums and no places you should avoid.

News & References Nuuk

Travel Next

You can choose among the destinations served by the boats and planes leaving Nuuk. The very adventurous can travel inland by foot or dog sled.

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