Nuuk is the modern capital of Greenland, balancing commerce and culture with fresh air and stunning views. Nuuk’s embrace of both the traditional and modern can also be seen in the city’s dynamic cuisine. Local delicacies are elevated to new heights in the city’s gourmet restaurants, while the kaffemik, a celebration with cakes and coffee, remains the authentic cornerstone of social gatherings. While Nuuk hosts a distinctly urban feel (despite its small size), nature is never far. The iconic mountains of Ukkusiaat/Store Malene and Quasussuaq/Lille Malene can be tackled on a hike just outside of downtown, but the real adventures lie in the Nuup Kangerlua fjord — one of Greenland’s most beautiful and accessible natural attractions. It’s not long after departing Nuuk Harbour before the fjord transitions to a true wilderness of snow-capped mountains and barren islands inhabited only by nesting seabirds.
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