Day 8 Qaqortoq (evening) - Qaqortoq Town Walk

Duration
1hr 30 min
Available on
Day 8 5:00 pm
Activity Level
Moderate - Full participation may require extended periods of walking over even and uneven surfaces, steep terrain and/or water activity in a slight current. There may be steps, inclines, cobblestone surfaces, and extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitations should take this into account.
 
Overview
Follow a knowledgeable local guide on a stroll around the fascinating town of Qaqortoq, learning about its Greenlandic history, sacred churches, the Stone & Man outdoor art project, and enjoying free time at Qaqortoq Museum. Your 1.5-hour adventure begins on foot as you head out on a trip around the most populous town in Southern Greenland. Its early beginnings date back 4,300 years and you'll admire its colorful colonial homes and bustling fish and meat markets of today. Learn about its educational prowess and view Mindebronden, the oldest fountain in Greenland. Among its old and new churches you'll encounter a 1930s organ and a ship-inspired ceiling motif. Along the way you can't miss the Stone & Man open-air art installation. In the 1990s local artist Aka Hoegh teamed up with other Nordic creatives to create a collection of some 40 sculptures that are intricately carved into rock faces stippled around town. The guided portion of your journey ends in front of Qaqortoq Museum, where you can take some free time to explore as you wish before returning independently to the ship (additional cost may apply). In this old blacksmith shop you'll discover Norsemen history depicted through photographs, kayaks, a replicated peat hut, traditional harpoons and blubber bags.
Highlights
Qaqortoq: Take a guided walk around colonial-era remnants, bedecked churches, fish and meat markets, and Greenland's oldest fountain.
Stone & Man: Admire a collection of outdoor boulder sculptures carved by a talented group of Nordic artists.
Qaqortoq Museum: Feel free to independently peruse this old blacksmith shop's historic exhibits filled with photos and Norsemen artifacts.
Important details and advisements
Consider physical fitness and medical history when selecting tour.
Guests must be able to walk approximately .6 miles over flat surfaces, with inclines and steps and extended periods of standing.
Guests needing special assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion.
This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Participation limited but minimum required for tour to operate.
Tour sequence may vary.
Pregnant women and guests with back/neck problems should not select this tour.
The level of guide experience varies due to the remoteness of the location. Limited tourism infrastructure is part of the charm here, and you are trading breadth of experience for authentic interaction.