In a nutshell

Place your trust in your captain: as you sail across the emerald waters of the Qaqortoq fjord, you will see some of the most beautiful Greenlandic views flow past you in slow motion. And that's not all: on dry land in Hvalsey, you will discover an ancient Viking settlement and the ruins of a church that played a key role in Norse history, as the site of legendary unions.

Main stops

Boat trip across the Qaqortoq fjord to Hvalsey
Hvalsey ancient Viking settlement and church ruins

The programme

Get ready to feel at one with the natural elements of Greenland, on a boat that will sail you across the Qaqortoq fjord. Your captain, an expert on the waters and stories of Greenland, awaits you at the port.
And we’re off: the tiller is pointed straight for Hvalsey, but in the meantime, let yourself be inspired by the magnificent landscapes. Bays dotted with icebergs, green valleys and endless skies.
As you glide across the icy waters, Hvalsey will peep out to greet you on a headland. This ancient Viking settlement was mysteriously abandoned in around the mid-15th century.
Today, only the stone ruins of the Hvalsey church remain - a building that is at the heart of old Greenlandic Norse sagas, and the site of an old Viking-style wedding.
Walk around the ruins and take a closer look at some of the walls that are still intact. You won't be surprised to learn that it is one of the best preserved churches on the island.
Stop, look, imagine. The descendants of 'Erik the Red', the Viking who founded the colonies of this land, are rumored to have passed through here.

Good to know

The transfer to and from Hvalsey is not guided.
The guide will be present on the site
The vessel docks at Hvalsey pier, but you need to negotiate a high step to get ashore.
This experience will be narrated in English.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the trail, without forgetting a windproof jacket and a raincoat.