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Jun 17, 2020 · Sisimiut is located on the Arctic Circle and forms one of the end-points of the famous Arctic Circle Trail. But what else is there to do when you visit? And how do you get there? Read on to discover everything you need to know in order to plan an incredible travel experience in and around Sisimiut.
Sisimiut is located just above the Arctic Circle on the west coast of Greenland. There are no direct international flights, so you must first fly to either Kangerlussuaq (from Copenhagen) or Nuuk (from Reykjavik), and then onto Sisimiut from there.
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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.
- 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.
Jun 17, 2020 · Sisimiut is the second biggest town in Greenland with 5500 inhabitants. It is located just above the Arctic circle, which gives the yearly cross country race the perfect name “Arctic Circle Race.” It is a 3-day race, with camping in tents at night, in unpredictable weather, and skiing 160 km.
On the edge of the largest stretch of ice-free land in Greenland, Sisimiut is the country’s adventure capital. Its enormous backcountry provides endless opportunities for visitors to embrace their inner Nature Being and explore the tundra of the Arctic Circle region.
Sisimiut, town on the west-central coast of Greenland, near the mouth of Amerloq Fjord. The Danish settled the site in 1764, and a church (still standing) was built in 1773. The Gammelhuset (Old House), constructed in 1756, served as the residence of the first Danish governor of Greenland.
