Whalesafari, Nuuk Fjord is the only place in Greenland where humpback whales are protected. Photo: Inesa Matuliauskaité
Experience of the Month, Greenland
Explore the unexplored Paddleboarding, whale-watching, and camping in a majestic landscape of floating ice and stunning wilderness – Nuuk Water Taxi is much more than the name lets on. With its glamorous camping site, a fleet of heated cabin boats, and a team of experienced local guides, the company offers visitors to Nuuk a host of unforgettable experiences on and along Nuuk Fjord, the world’s second-largest fjord system. By Signe Hansen
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Photos: Oscar Scott Carl - Visit Nuuk
Ten years ago, most visitors to Greenland would see Nuuk merely as a stopover to other more popular destinations on the breathtaking island of Greenland. Today, this has changed as the beauty and magnitude of the Nuuk Fjord and its enchanting surrounding wilderness have become more accessible to visitors. The change is partly due to companies like Nuuk Water Taxi which allow nature lovers to comfortably explore and revel in the beauty of the vast fjord system. Speaking of the company’s luxury campsite, which opened in 2022, Lasse Kyed, marketing and adventure manager, says: “To get there, we sail through the fjords 58
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Issue 163
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February 2024
Camp Kangiusaq allows you to get away from it all and immerse in nature.
along the floating icebergs and through areas with lots reindeer – it’s a very beautiful area with lots of hiking opportunities.” Located 90 kilometres from Nuuk, the camp is without mobile and internet connection, allowing guests to truly immerse in the experience without worrying about practical comforts. “The tents are super cool, nice, spacious, and all heated - we have installed solar panels, so we can run the camp on green energy,” explains Kyed. “The idea is to get you into the wilderness, but in the most comfortable way possible. You will get a good night’s sleep, proper toilet facilities and meals served in our large camp centre tent.” From the campsite, guests can explore the surrounding area on their own or with the help of the experienced guides of the camp. Paddleboards and kayaks are also available.