Qaqortoq - town in Greenland

Qaqortoq is a city of 3,050 (2020) in southern Greenland.

Understand

Qaqortoq is the largest city in southern Greenland, with a population of more than 3,000. Nearly half of those along the southern coastline of Greenland live here.

Climate

Although the temperature can get into the twenties in summer, Qaqortoq generally has cool summers and cold winters.

Get in

There is a ferry stop in Qaqortoq, which is served by regular boat from Narsarsuaq.

The heliport is on the southeast of the town, and there are regular flights from Narsarsuaq and Narsaq.

Get around

Qaqortoq's roads are narrow and windy. Many of them are paved.

See

• Qaqortoq Museum, B 29 3920, Torvevej, 60.718354°, -46.037709°. 2017-12-18

Do

Buy

• Tamat Fine Clothings, 205, Vatikanbakken, 60.718792°, -46.034220°, +299 64 25 76. 2017-12-19
• Brugseni, Anders Olsensvej, 60.719507°, -46.036456°, +299 64 22 85. Main grocery store in town. 2017-12-19
• Pisiffik Elia, Sanatorievej, 60.718512°, -46.031405°. Grocery store. 2017-12-19

Eat

• In Box (A Little Thai Corner), Torvet (Near ferry stop), 60.717590°, -46.037392°, +299 53 24 49. 2017-12-19
• Café Nanoq, Anders Olsensvej B-1254, 60.718941°, -46.035843°, +299 642282. Café / Restaurant / Bar 2018-10-24
• Café Heidi-mut, Aaninngivit, 60.720468°, -46.040353°, +299 382133. Restaurant / Bar / Café 2018-10-24

Drink

• Jaaraatooq Shop, Jaaraatooq, 60.716141°, -46.029908°, +299 49 37 82. Coffee shop 2017-12-19
• Rockhouse, Augo Lyngesvej B-278, 60.719289°, -46.033558°. Biggest pub in town 2018-10-24
• Hinnarissuasik, Augo Lyngesvej 278, 60.719179°, -46.033627°. Bar/Pub with pool table and darts 2018-10-24

Sleep

• Siniffik Inn, B-242, Aaninngivit, 60.720423°, -46.040341°, +299 64 27 28. 2017-12-19
• Hotel Qaqortoq, Anders Olsensvej B-1254, 60.718876°, -46.035905°. 2017-12-19

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