A Day Visiting Nuuk, The Capital City Of Greenland – Hand Luggage Only

After our trip to Qassiarsuk, we made our way to the Greenlandic city of Nuuk, which is, in many ways, the cultural hub of Greenland.

It’s by far the largest city (around eighteen thousand residents), which feels super big when you’re here. It’s well worth visiting Nuuk in Greenland for at least a long afternoon. 

Unlike many of the other stops we made on our Greenland expedition, Nuuk was much less about the nature of Greenland and much more focused on the people of Greenland. This alone made it super interesting to visit, especially as I wanted to learn more about the Greenlandic culture and history.

So, our first stop when visiting Nuuk in Greenland was the National Museum and Archives, right on the shores of the city and well worth visiting for an afternoon trip.

We spent around 60 minutes wandering the exhibits, and it was so interesting to learn about the history of migration through and to Greenland.

The exhibits show everything from the Innuit Norse populations and how they survive(d). The history dates back centuries and is honestly worth a visit. There’s a small entry cost to get inside, but it’s well worth it to dive deep into the cultural history of Greenland.

After our gander around the museum (with Yaya reading every exhibit), we made it to Kunguak Café for a bite to eat.

One of the things I love doing in a new destination is trying the local restaurants and cafes. Naturally, we asked what was good, and they mentioned, without hesitation, the musk ox burger. Within 20- minutes, after grilling and prep, our juicy burgers arrived. They were so good, and I’d definitely recommend stopping for a bite to eat while visiting Nuuk.

Oh, and don’t forget their gelato, which is so yummy.

With about 4 hours to spare, we made it to the Nuuk Art Museum, which houses national works from across the country and celebrates Greenlandic art. It’s a small venue, so don’t expect the Tate Modern, but it’s just as good as the art you consume. Our visit took around 30 minutes, and it’s a lovely little stop on your visit to Nuuk.

Not only that, but a heap of art installations were dotted all around Nuuk. You can easily spot them as you stroll the town. We saw around six along our routes – some easier to find than others. 

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