Sisimiut, GreenlandAI generated

Sisimiut

Greenland · Qeqqata · 20 m

Short description of Sisimiut

Sisimiut is Greenland's second largest town, lying just north of the Arctic Circle on a coast of bare rounded hills and open sea. People have lived on this bay for more than four thousand years, and the museum quarter around the blue Bethel church keeps turf houses, kayaks and hunting gear from that long record. The town is the outdoor capital of the country, with dog sledding across the winter fjords, backcountry skiing on Nasaasaaq and the start of the Arctic Circle Trail toward Kangerlussuaq. Fishing and shrimp processing still shape daily life along the busy harbour.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum2 days
Optimal3 days
Maximum6 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: June – August

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Sisimiut Museum and the old Bethel church
  2. Dog sledding on the winter trails (December - April)
  3. Arctic Circle Trail to Kangerlussuaq(Multi-day trip)
  4. Nasaasaaq summit hike
  5. Assaqutaq abandoned settlement(Day trip)
  6. Backcountry skiing and snowshoeing (December - April)
  7. Whale watching in the bay (June - September)
  8. Kangerluarsuk Tulleq fjord by boat(Day trip)

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