Qasigiannguit - things to do...

In Qasigiannguit the Midnight Sun shines around the clock during summer, and in winter the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) dance in the night sky.

Hike to Paradise Bay

An exceptional hike to Paradise Bay, following the blue route past streams and Bing’s Cave. At the stunning Paradise Bay, you can dip your toes in the water or explore the breathtaking surroundings, including a Greenlandic sandy beach. There is also a good chance of spotting whales.

Duration: Full-day tour 6-8 hours incl. lunch
Participants: No max or min
Cost: 900 DKK / per person

Hike tour to Strømstedet

Take a walk through the town and follow the yellow route to Strømstedet, where Lake Tasersuaq flows into Salmon Bay. The route can easily be adjusted with detours towards the lake or up the mountainside.

Duration: Half day 3-4 hours incl. lunch
Participants: No max or min.
Cost: 595 DKK / per person

City walk with guide

Take part in a guided city walk in Qasigiannguit, Greenland’s second-oldest town. This cultural tour includes stops at the local boarding school, the iconic museum, and a visit to see Greenlandic sled dogs.

Duration: 2 hours
Participants: No max or min
Cost: 295 DKK / per person
Inclusions: Muesli bar

Museum visit with guide

Visit the town’s museum with an experienced guide. The museum houses an exceptional archaeological collection from the excavations of a settlement from the Saqqaq culture.

Duration: 1-2 hours
Participants: No max or min
Cost: 295 DKK / per person

Musk Ox Boat Tour with Hiking Option

A 3-hour boat trip with the chance to see whales, musk oxen, birds, and seals. The route is decided on the day of departure. Along the way, we collect ice for our drinks – of course, from the Greenland Ice Sheet. The boat ride is about one hour each way. There’s an opportunity to go ashore and look for the big giants – the musk oxen. While sightings aren’t guaranteed, our local knowledge of their movements often gives us good odds.

Duration: 3 hours
Participants: Min. 2 people – Max. 3 people
Price: 2,295 DKK
Period: Mid-May to end of July
Bring: Binoculars, sunglasses, and warm clothing

Midnight Sun Whale Safari among Icebergs

A 2-hour tour in the waters around Qasigiannguit. We search for whales while navigating among the day’s largest icebergs in the area. Qasigiannguit is surrounded by many beautiful islands, and in this southern part of Disko Bay, whales are more concentrated due to the sea’s abundance of plankton. We collect ice for drinks along the way – again, from the Greenland Ice Sheet. Late in the evening, there is also a higher chance of seeing ringed seals and Greenland seals close to shore, feeding on ammassat (capelin).

Duration: 2 hours
Participants: Max. 3 people
Price: 950 DKK / per person
Bring: Binoculars, warm clothing, sunglasses

Fishing trip

Fishing Trip with the Palleq Boat

Join us, Kristian and Juaanna, for a fishing trip to the best fishing spots. We fish for cod and, from June 15 onward, also trout. Cod is caught with line and trout with rod. The tour lasts about 3 hours and your catch can be brought back for our chef or shipped to Denmark with our assistance. The chance of catching fish is very high, though we cannot guarantee it.

Duration: 3 hours
Participants: Max. 3 people
Price: 1,195 DKK / per person
Bring: Warm clothes and sunglasses (we provide gear and gloves)

Akulliit

Akulliit – Boat Trip to the Abandoned Settlement

We depart from Qasigiannguit and sail south to Akulliit, abandoned in 1963. The 21 houses still serve as charming summer cottages. Kristian’s mother is originally from the village, and the family now owns a summer home in these beautiful surroundings. We take a walk through the village and enjoy the view. Whales often visit close to shore, and with a bit of luck, we might see the Arctic fox. If you're into winter swimming, you can enjoy an authentic ice dip in the glow of the midnight sun – right from the beach.

Duration: 2.5 hours
Participants: Max. 3 people
Price: 95 DKK / per person
Bring: Warm clothing, and optionally swimwear

Fishing trip

Eqaluit Tour – Fishing Trip to Salmon Bay

Whale safari, musk ox safari, Eqaluit inlet, setting trout nets, catching trout by hand or fishing rod. On the way to the area, we prepare and eat our catch in nature – if we catch anything. If not, we enjoy a lunch consisting of various types of wild Greenlandic food.

Duration: Full-day tour including lunch
Participants: Max. 6–7 people
Price: 1,600 DKK / per person

Kaffemik

Experience a traditional Greenlandic kaffemik and learn more about Greenlandic culture and traditions.

Participants: Min. 6 people
Price: 250 DKK / per person

Hotel Diskobay - Qasigiannguit.

The hotel is beautifully located overlooking Disko Bay.

About Qasigiannguit

Qasigiannguit means "the place with spotted seals". This city with a population of 1,200 is beautifully located in the south eastern part of Disko Bay, 200 km north of the Arctic Circle.
This Arctic setting consists of a stunning mountain landscape to the east towards the ice cap, and to the west lies the mighty Disko Bay.

The winter landscape is best explored by dog sled or snowmobile.
In the summer months there is hiking in the mountains and sailing in Disko Bay.
The primary occupation is still hunting and fishing as it has always been.
At sea, halibut, cod, crab and shrimp are caught.
In the mountains towards the ice cap, there are reindeer and muskoxen.

Qasigiannguit is a lively city with a primary school, secondary school, Royal Greenland fish processing factory and so on.
The city was founded in 1734 when the name was ‘Christianshåb’. The population is currently approx. 1,200 people and a larger number of Greenlandic sled dogs.
A holiday in Qasigiannguit gives the traveller a unique insight into today's Greenland, with authentic experiences in both culture and nature.
You can travel to Qasigiannguit from both Ilulissat and Aasiaat.

Dog sledding: Yes (winter)
Midnight sun in the summer: Yes
Northern Lights: Yes, in a dark sky and with suitable atmospheric conditions

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