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Qeqertarsuaq’s history
The town was founded in 1773 by the whaler Svend Sandgreen. Since that time whaling has had great importance for Qeqertarsuaq, which is also known as Godhavn in Danish. Hunting and fishing are still the primary occupations for the island’s inhabitants, approximately 1,000 of whom live in Qeqertarsuaq and 50 in the Kangerluk settlement a few hours away by boat to the northwest. It is in this area that in 1999 researchers discovered a so-called “surging” glacier, which was moving at a rate of up to 100 metres (330 feet) per day.
How do I get to Qeqertarsuaq?
Depending on the season, there are weekly connections from Ilulissat by Air Greenland's helicopter and ships from Disko Line, but there are also flights and sailing routes to and from Aasiaat. Moreover, a number of cruise ships call at Qeqertarsuaq during the summer months. Contact your local travel agency in plenty of time before departure for more information.
See a map of Qeqertarsuaq
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| Bed & Breakfast c/o Lyngmark Tours 3953 Qeqertarsuaq Greenland Tlf.: +299 92 16 28 E-mail: info@lyngmark.gl www.lyngmark.gl Faris Guesthouse Piitarsuup Aqq 3953 Qeqertarsuaq Greenland Tlf.: +299 54 12 76 E-mail: sofied@greennet.gl Fox Hostel M. H. Porsildip Aqqutaa 11 3953 Qeqertarsuaq Greenland Tlf.: +299 92 12 71 E-mail: autobyg@greennet.gl www.qeqertarsuaq.gl Hotel Disko 3953 Qeqertarsuaq Greenland Tlf.: +299 92 16 28 E-mail: info@lyngmark.gl www.lyngmark.gl Island Hostel 3953 Qeqertarsuaq Greenland Tlf.: +299 92 16 28 E-mail: info@lyngmark.gl www.lyngmark.gl The hostels Siorarsuit & Napasunnguit 3953 Qeqertarsuaq Greenland Tlf.: +299 92 16 28 E-mail: info@lyngmark.gl www.lyngmark.gl | |||
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| Qeqertarsuaq Museum 3953 Qeqertarsuaq Greenland Tlf.: +299 92 11 53 E-mail: qeq.mus@greennet.gl www.qeqertarsuaq.gl | |||
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| Lyngmark Tours 3953 Qeqertarsuaq Greenland Tlf.: +299 92 16 28 E-mail: info@lyngmark.gl www.lyngmark.gl | |||