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Jun 17, 2020 · This Ultimate Travel Guide to Sisimiut contains all the information you need to plan and get the most out of your visit to this vibrant town surrounded by gorgeous nature. Where is Sisimiut? “Sisimiut” means “the residents of the place with fox dens” in Kalaallisut (the Greenlandic language).
Sisimiut is located approximately 320 km (200 mi) north of Nuuk, and 75 km (47 mi) north of the Arctic Circle, on the eastern shores of Davis Strait, perched on a series of rocky outcrops at the western end of a large peninsula bounded from the north by the Kangerluarsuk Tulleq fjord and from the south by the wide Amerloq Fjord.
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- Sisimiut Museum. Visiting the Sisimiut Museum, located by the town’s natural harbor, will take you on a journey through the thousands of years of culture and history that surround this harsh and remote environment.
- Taseralik Cultural Centre. The Taseralik Cultural Centre in Sisimiut is a space designed to demonstrate and preserve the cultural legacy of the region.
- Take a City Tour. During the summer months, Sisimiut employs a local bus service to offer city tours to visitors. I highly recommend doing this right after you arrive to get your bearings and really get a feel for the city.
- Go to Qiviut. Located in the heart of Sismiut is a small store that you shouldn’t miss visiting. Qiviut is the Greenlandic word used to describe the inner wool that is retrieved from Muskoxen.
- Albarracín (Teruel) Albarracín is a striking medieval town perched on a rock and surrounded by the Guadalaviar River. Since 1961 it has been considered a National Monument and has been proposed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
- Setenil de las Bodegas (Cádiz) Undoubtedly one of the best known Spanish cliff-side towns of the peninsula that also has one more peculiarity: it is not only on the rocks but also embedded in them.
- Ronda (Málaga) This town could not be missing from our list of Spanish cliff-side towns. Ronda is a municipality of Málaga, located on a gorge known as the Tajo, about 150 meters deep, which has been recognized by many sources as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain.
- Jorquera (Albacete) Jorquera is located on a hill bounded on one side by the Júcar River, which forms a canyon with peaks of 200 meters, and on the other side by the Cañada de Abengibre.
Spain, or the Kingdom of Spain, is a country located in Southwestern Europe, with parts of its territory in the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Africa. It is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union member state.
Coordinates: 66°56′20″N 53°40′20″W. Postcode: 3911. Airport code: JHS. Population: 5436 (2023) Municipality: Qeqqata (a part of Destination Arctic Circle) Nearby towns and settlements: Kangerlussuaq Itilleq Sarfannguit. View map. The former prime minister of Greenland, Hans Enoksen, is from the nearby settlement of Itilleq.
Get around. 66°52′34″N 53°35′11″W. Map of Sisimiut. Since the distances are very small, everything is walkable. However, a bus runs a loop through the town every 20 minutes. The airport is reachable by taxi.
