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Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq is a town in Kujalleq district, Greenland of about 3,224 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit: 87 rivers, islands & mangroves, 42 beaches & coast and 30 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Gertrud Rask, Frelserens Kirke and Hvalsey.

60.7184° N, 46.0356° WPop. 3,224

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Within 30 km145 places
Within 50 km170
Must-see14
Notable115
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Qaqortoq

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:42 pm

108 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Qaqortoq
  2. Hvalseyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Eqalugaarsuit Kangilliitbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Alanngormiut Qaqqaatviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Saarloqriver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Akiariver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Qaqortoq
Today’s loopQaqortoqStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Qaqortoq?

Gertrud Rask (church, about 1 km), Frelserens Kirke (church, about 1 km), Qaqortup Katersugaasivia / Qaqortoq Museum (museum, about 1 km), Telekoq / Tele Museum - Qaqortup Katersugaasivia / Qaqortoq Museum (museum, about 1 km), Hvalsey (heritage site, about 23 km), Alanngorsuaq (viewpoint, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Qaqortoq?

170 places on Spotwander: 87 rivers, islands & mangroves, 42 beaches & coast, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 3 churches.

Which is the nearest river spot to Qaqortoq?

Maniitsuarsuk, about 4 km by road; Karrarmiut (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Qaqortoq?

Julianehab Range, Front, about 1 km by road; Lighthouse (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Qaqortoq?

Start in Qaqortoq, visit Hvalsey, then Eqalugaarsuit Kangilliit, then Alanngormiut Qaqqaat, then Saarloq, then Akia, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

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