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The Flower Valley is more than just a point of interest in Tasiilaq. It is the town's beating heart, reflecting its rich biodiversity, its people's connection with nature, and their determination to foster life amidst the Arctic's challenging conditions. When visiting Tasiilaq, a journey into the heart of the Flower Valley is a journey into the soul of this enchanting Greenlandic town.
- The Central Cairn
- Above The Museum
- The Harbour
- On The Steep Road
- Hotel Angmagssalik
- The Lake Viewpoint
- Above The Harbour
- The Coastal Trail
- The Campsite
- The Cairn Behind The Ski Lift
At the very heart of Tasiilaq, right next to the new church, you’ll find a cairn on top of a small hill, placed there in 1944 for the town’s 50th anniversary. The hill is easy to climb, even in the winter time, and offers wonderful views of the harbour and town centre. It’s the perfect place to begin your sightseeing of Tasiilaq as it will give you...
The street surrounding the central cairn, Jens Emilip Aqqulaa, is also a wonderful place to take a stroll to see views of the museum and the colourful houses on Strandvejen. I actually found this viewpoint on my very last day in Tasiilaq, which is quite unbelievable given how central – and beautiful – it is! The viewpoint is no. 2 on the map.
Take a stroll to the end of Tasiilaq’s harbour to enjoy a wonderful view of the city from worm’s eye view. The harbour is also a great place to just sit and people watch as there’s always lots of activity going on there. The viewpoint is no. 3 on the map.
The first of three places that I lived in Tasiilaq was located at the top of an extremely steep road, Suulup Aqqulaa. So everyday for three weeks, I had to drag myself up there, but I didn’t mind it so much as the views were incredible. Get your daily leg exercise by walking up this road and enjoy the views of the town centre! The viewpoint is no. ...
Further up Suulup Aqqulaa, you’ll reach Hotel Angmagssalik. Right in front of the hotel is one of my favourite viewpoints in town, offering instagram-worthy views of the football field and the many colourful houses surrounding it. The viewpoint is no. 5 on the map.
Follow Suulup Aqqulaa to its dead end and then walk onto the small hill for a wonderful view of the lakes in front of the Qaqqartivakajik mountain. If you fancy a longer hike, this is a great area to do so. You can either climb the mountain from this spot, or head east to the Tasiilap Nuua promontory. The viewpoint is no. 6 on the map.
Opposite the harbour, on the Ittimiini road which leads to the heliport, you can enjoy magnificent views of the harbour from above as well as the town centre. This road is the obvious way to walk into town when arriving at the heliport, so don’t forget to stop up once in a while to enjoy the views! The viewpoint is no. 7 on the map.
A different and maybe more interesting way to get from the heliport to the town centre is to walk along the coastal trail, a well-trodden path along the side of a hill, just below Ittimiini. This trail also offers great views of the harbour and town centre, only here you’ll be able to enjoy them without any disturbances from traffic! The viewpoint ...
Behind the heliport, right by the ocean, you’ll find a small campsite. It’s located quite far from the town centre, but I can’t imagine a more beautiful location for a campsite. I especially loved coming there for sunset to see the mountains change colours and the little houses in the town light up. The viewpoint is no. 9 on the map.
This viewpoint takes a bit of climbing to get to, but it is well worth it as you can see the entire town from up there! This is also the perfect place to watch the drift ice float by when it arrives from the North Pole. The viewpoint is easily found by walking up the hill where the ski lift is located, and up to the cairn on top. The viewpoint is n...
Map of the Tasiilaq area. I did the loop around the lake to the west of town, and most of the climb up to Qaqqartivakajik. Given that the fog was lingering over in the next valley, I decided to hike up the Flower Valley and around some of the lakes. Before leaving, the manager of The Red House, Robert, quipped that I wouldn’t see too many ...
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Jun 17, 2020 · With a population of just over 2,000 people (2019), Tasiilaq is the largest town on the East coast of Greenland. Outdoor adventure is what calls visitors to this remote but beautiful corner of the world’s largest island, which features innumerable jagged mountains, glaciers, and icebergs. This Ultimate Travel Guide to Tasiilaq contains all ...
Join this fully-guided combined tour, showing the best of Tasiilaq town. We will visit the most interesting attractions in town, and stroll out of town for an introduction of the East Greenlandic nature, by visiting the local Flower Valley. The tour includes visits to the local Workshop Stunk, where we will stop by and admire the locals ...
East. Tasiilaq. With almost 2000 inhabitants, Tasiilaq is the largest town in East Greenland and is located on the big island of Ammassalik, 100 km south of the Arctic Circle. The town is beautifully situated in a fjord surrounded by high mountains and bisected by a small river that flows through the town. The Flower Valley behind the town has ...
Situated in the austere beauty of Tasiilaq, The Red House is a portal into the rich, unfiltered life of East Greenland. Here, guests can encounter the unique culture of the Tunumiit people, shaped by a landscape governed by ice, water, and wind. The Red House experience goes beyond observation.
