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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.
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Jun 17, 2020 · It is located about 320km North of the capital of Nuuk on the West coast of Greenland. Right on the Arctic Circle. This means that the Sun merely skims the horizon during the longest and shortest days of the year. But it doesn’t actually rise or set. What is the best time to visit Sisimiut? Sisimiut has a lot going on during both Summer and Winter.
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.
- 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.
Sisimiut is the southernmost town in West Greenland where sled dogs are allowed, so you meet many dog sleds within but especially outside the town. Many locals love to get on their snowmobiles and drive across the plains.
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.
Practical information to help you plan your trip to Sisimiut in Greenland. What to do, where to stay &eat, how to get there, map, climate
