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Explore Nuuk

Nuuk is Greenland,s capital city and the cultural, economic and city size is Greenland,s largest.The city receives it,s operating power from the renewable energy-powered Buksefjord hydroelectric power plant that spans over 5 kilometers in length, becoming the world,s longest free span over the Ameralik fjord.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jS0Fd3WQVg

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Greenlandic and Danish are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Danish Kroner (DKK)
UTC-04:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 110 DKK, Mid-range Restaurant meal 602,81 DKK, Combo Meal 120 DKK
Drinks
Cappuccino 38,68 DKK, Beer 17,75 - 70 DKK, Bottle of Wine 125 DKK, Water 14,40 - 25 DKK, Coke/Pepsi 20,50 DKK
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 24 DKK, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 20 DKK, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 200 DKK
General Transport
Nuuk does have car and bike rentals available and buses make rounds daily through every district.Walking is a simple affair during day and night time.

Things to do in Nuuk

Go to the Greenland National Museum to see both stones upwards of billions of years of age and the eerie sight of mummies.Stay at the Hotel Godthåb for a far more pleasant atmosphere and very good food, barbecue, carved meats, garnishes and wine can be found here.Drop by the fur workshop of Kittat for traditional costumes and kammiks.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Greenland) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Greenland:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Greenland: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Greenland) Hiking shoes or boots
  • Thermal underwear
  • Wind- and water-proof outerwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Mosquito net
  • Pocket Binoculars and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Greenland) Citizens from the Nordic countries (Denmark; Finland; Iceland; Norway and Sweden) do not need a visa to travel to Greenland.EU citizens do not require visas for trips to Greenalnd.