Tours in Qasigiannguit
Welcome to Qasigannguit
Experience Greenland’s magnificent nature on small, personal tours with the boat Palleq. Join us for a musk ox safari, a fishing trip with the chance to catch cod or trout, whale watching under the midnight sun, or a visit to the abandoned settlement of Akulliit.
Travel to Qasigiannguit with our costum trips or small-group tours:
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 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 + DKK 75 for a fishing license – buy your fishing license here.
Bring: Warm clothes and sunglasses (we provide gear and gloves)
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
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
Hiking in Qasigiannguit ↓
Hike to Paradise Bay
An exceptional hike to Paradise Bay along the blue route, which passes small streams and Bing’s Cave. At the stunning Paradise Bay, you can dip your toes in the water or explore the magnificent surroundings, including a Greenlandic sandy beach. There are also good chances of seeing whales.
Duration: About 4 hours round trip including breaks (1½ hours each way)
Distance: About 4 km each way (8 km round trip)
Elevation: About 200 meters each way
Difficulty: Moderate—requires good basic fitness but can be adjusted to the group’s level
Trail marking: Blue route (option to extend with orange route to Qaqqarsuaq)
Hike 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 adapted with detours towards the lake or up the mountainside.
Duration: About 5 hours round trip (2½ hours each way)
Distance: About 6 km each way (12 km round trip)
Elevation: About 200 meters
Difficulty: Moderate—some steep and challenging sections, especially in wet conditions
Trail marking: Yellow route
Things to do on your own in Qasigiannguit ↓
City Walk in Qasigiannguit
On a city tour in Qasigiannguit, you can experience a number of notable buildings that tell the story of the town’s life and history:
- The fish factory is the center for Greenland halibut production and is located on the island in front of the hotel.
- The church, built in 1968-69 and designed by Ole Nielsen, is centrally located in town and is a prominent landmark.
- Villads Villadsen Efterskole opened in 2009 and houses young people from all over Greenland.
- The hospital serves as both a health center and pharmacy and has an attached nursing home with a view over the water.
Qasigiannguit Museum
Qasigiannguit Museum is located in Greenland’s oldest wooden house from 1734 and houses an exciting archaeological collection from the Saqqaq culture. Here you can experience an authentic turf hut, exhibitions on hunting and fishing life, colorful costumes, and the town’s history with shrimp production.
Please note that photography is not allowed. Exciting guided tours are offered, which can be purchased at the entrance.
Living Settlement
In summer, the Living Settlement Project brings Inuit culture from the 18th century to life with authentic activities, tools, and skin clothing. Volunteers and professionals invite visitors to experience daily life in a Thule family. The museum also has an exhibition about the town’s former shrimp factory.
Open every Sunday in high season.
Stay at Hotel Diskobay
Hotel Diskobay is a small hotel surrounded by Greenlandic nature, with views across Disko Bay towards Disko Island. In summer, you can follow the hiking trails around the hotel, swim in Paradise Bay or head into the backcountry on a multi-day tent trip.
From the terrace, you can see more than 100 km across the bay to Disko Island’s basalt mountains. In summer, humpback and fin whales can be seen in the surrounding waters, while grounded icebergs form part of the changing view. In winter, the fjords and lakes freeze, and on clear nights you may see the northern lights above the hotel.
About Qasigiannguit
Qasigiannguit is Greenlandic city with a population of 1,200, and a larger number of Greenlandic sled dogs. This town is located in the south eastern part of Disko Bay. The Arctic setting here 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.
Qasigiannguit is a lively city with a primary school, secondary school, Royal Greenland fish processing factory and so on. 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.
The city was founded in 1734 when the name was ‘Christianshåb’.
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.
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