About this tour
GUIDET TOUR
Hvalsey Church ruin is located in the inner part of Hvalsey Fjord, on a lush green meadow, only 30 minutes by boat from Qaqortoq. According to the sagas, it was Eric the Red’s cousin Thorkell Farserk who took possession of the land at Hvalsey.
Thorkell was one of the men who came with Eric to Greenland in the year 985 and he probably died as a heathen himself. However, Christianity arrived in Greenland around the year 1000 and soon thereafter the Norse started to build churches at many locations throughout South Greenland.
The present church ruin at Hvalsey dates from a later period and is thought to have been built during the 14th century. It is one of the most well-preserved medieval ruins in South Greenland, with thick walls up to 6 m high.
On the tour, you will have plenty of time to walk around the historic site and explore the ruins and the peaceful countryside before returning to the bustling town Qaqortoq.
The trip includes
- Round-trip boat transfer between Qaqortoq and Hvalsey Church Ruin
- Approximately 1 hour on shore at the site and plenty of time to explore the sit
- Information leaflet with map
SEASON: Remember practical clothing and footwear
DURATION: 2,5 HOURS
NOTE: This excursion requires a minimum of 2 participants to proceed.
PRICE: 900 DKK / 120 EUR