Highlights

Walk the colorful lanes of Qaqortoq with a guide and discover South Greenland’s biggest city.
Encounter the country’s oldest fountain, a sod house, a landmark church and a bustling seafood market where seal and whale are on the chalkboard.
See intriguing stone sculptures scattered throughout town, part of a project called Stone and Man created by local artists to express South Greenland’s cultural history.
Finish up with some free time to explore Qaqortoq further, returning to the pier at your leisure.

Description

Enhance your shoreside experience with a Regent Choice small group tour. Hosting no more than 16 guests, these tours provide a more intimate experience and allow for more personal engagement with your knowledgeable guide.

Experience charming Qaqortoq up-close on a guided walk around the historic center, where colorful colonial homes share the scene with dozens of curious rock sculptures. This settlement, South Greenland’s largest city, is home to about 3,200. It’s also home to Greenland’s oldest fountain; the country’s only other one is younger. Qaqortoq was officially founded in 1775, but its cultural roots reach back far further – beyond 2,500 BC when the Paleo-Eskimo Saqqaq people lived here. The Norse arrived around the 10th century, and Danish traders later – rechristening this Julianehaab for their queen at the time. The city’s modern Greenlandic name means “the white,” a reference to the icy glaciers and fjords that surround it. But during the time of your visit, “the green” might be more accurate, with the landscape in full dazzle and flower and vegetable gardens flourishing town-wide. In addition to historic landmarks like Qaqortoq’s oldest church and a typical Inuit sod house, you’ll see the local fish market, where fresh-caught seafood is displayed side by side with seal and whale meat. As you stroll the town, you’ll also encounter stone sculptures of all sizes and shapes, created by local artists in celebration of South Greenland’s proud cultural history.

Helpful Hints

Wear weather-appropriate clothing; include a light jacket or windbreaker.
Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.

Disclaimer:

This tour includes about 90 minutes of moderate walking and standing over mostly flat surfaces, with some inclines and steps involved. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests and those with mobility concerns are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of stamina before participating. If a church service is underway during your visit, you may not be able to enter or take photos. Entrance into the main museum building is optional and there is an additional charge of 20 Danish krone.

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