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“Uummannaq” means “heart-shaped” in Kalaallisut (the Greenlandic language). Like many place names in Greenland, it gets this name from a physical characteristic of the area. In this case – the heart-shaped mountain that dominates the small island upon which it sits. It is located 460km north of the Arctic Circle at 70º 40’N 52º 08′ W, which means t...
Uummannaq has two main seasons for tourism. The Summer season generally runs from June to mid-September, while winter activities mostly take place between mid-February and mid-April. The exact seasons are determined by the freezing of the fjord during the winter, and may start/end earlier or later, depending on the extent and thickness of the sea i...
The season you are visiting and what you plan to do while in Uummannaq will largely determine what you should pack for your visit.
Uummannaq is located on a small island that is only reachable via helicopter, boat, or dogsled/snowmobile. By far, the most common mode of arrival is by air.
Walk / taxi
Uummannaq is not a large town and most people walk to wherever they need to go. The added advantage is that this is a great workout, as Uummannaq is built up the side of a mountain! However, if you want to save your legs – there are a few taxis available.
Boat / dogsled / snowmobile
If you want to explore the Uummannaq Fjord or visit one of the nearby settlements, you should contact one of the tourism providers to discuss options. Their boats are licensed to carry passengers, and they offer tours via boat, dogsled and snowmobile. They also provide private boat charterservices.
Helicopter
An alternate way to visit the other settlements in the Uummannaq area is via helicopter. Air Greenlandhas flights between Uummannaq and Niaqornat, Ukkusissat, Saattut and Ikerasak on certain days of the week.
Whether you have 3 days or 3 weeks, there is plenty for an adventurous visitor to do, both on Uummannaq Island and also within the Uummannaq Fjord. Here are some suggestions:
Uummannaq does not have a hotel as such. However, there are a couple of comfortable guest houses available including: Avani– rooms with shared bathroom and shared kitchen, or whole houses Cafémma– rooms with shared bathroom and shared kitchen There are also currently a handful of options on Airbnb.
There are not many places to eat out in Uummannaq. For this reason, most accommodation has at least a shared kitchen for guests to use. However, if you are looking to buy something: Cafémmais the only cafe in town, serving hamburgers, hot dogs, steak and fries, coffee, cake and cocktails! They also have poker machines if you have some spare Danish ...
If you want to go out for a drink, you can either head to Cafémma for cocktails, or Parabolen(the only bar in town) which also occasionally has live music. If you are after a more natural evening out, take a late evening stroll to enjoy the Midnight Sun during summer, or the magical Northern Lights during winter.
Being off the beaten tourist path, Uummannaq does not offer much in the way of souvenirs. You could try the museum, but your best best is to make any purchases in Ilulissat at this stage. If you forgot – or haven’t got a chance to buy your souvenirs in Greenland, discover a selection of Greenlandic Accessories, Clothes, Souvenirs, Cards & Posters, ...
Located off Greenland’s west coast, this island hotel offers panoramic views of Uummannaq Fjord. The in-house tour desk staff can arrange activities, such as dog-sledding, whale watching and fishing. All Hotel Uummannaq’s rooms include a private bathroom, TV and telephone.
- Box 202, Uummannaq, Nord-Grønland 3961
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Uummannaq is located almost 600km north of the Arctic Circle on a small island of the same name. To arrive there is an adventure in itself, requiring at least 2 domestic flights (Ilulissat – Qaarsut – Uummannaq) or one flight (Ilulissat – Qaarsut) and a boat transfer.
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