In a nutshell

How do you fancy hiking in the world's northernmost wilderness? Today you can, in Nuuk, as you scale Mount Quassussuaq, amid unique and breathtaking scenery. Your local guide will reveal its secrets as you tramp the rocky paths with the scent of Arctic breezes, forests and valleys in your nostrils. The final prize? The incredible views over the Nuuk fjords and Mount Sermitsiaq.

Main stops

Hiking on Quassussuaq with panoramic views of the Nuuk fjords and Mount Sermitsiaq
Return across Malene Bay to Qinngorput

The programme

Hiking on Quassussuaq Mountain puts you in contact with a natural environment that only exists in Greenland. Place your trust in your local guide: as you take your very first steps, you'll get to know all the 'laws of the mountain'.
We start by passing through the tiny 'valley of Paradise'. From here onwards, keep the following three rules in mind: quick pace, clear mind and senses on the alert. Can you feel the adrenalin rising?
As you gain altitude, you might spot foxes, white partridges and sea eagles. Meanwhile, the gurgling of streams, the reflections in the small lakes and the scents of woodland berries will force you to slow down.
Now put your muscles to the test and push on to the top. Here, an out-of-reach prize awaits you: the views over Nuuk's system of fjords, the second largest in the world. Then the panorama widens to take in a small island, with the peak of Mount Sermitsiaq towering above.
The way back is all downhill, across Malene Bay to Qinngorput, Nuuk's newest neighborhood. The last blasts of Nordic energy for your adventure.

Good to know

This experience will be narrated in English.
Wear appropriate hiking shoes and clothing for the trail.
Take the necessary equipment to protect yourself from mosquitoes - including a repellent spray.
This is a strenous hike. Part of the hike is steep up and down. Rock fields also occur. Recomended to guests used to hike