Authentic and unspoilt

Kangaatsiaq means "the little promontory". The town is Greenland's youngest, and only received the status of a town in 1986, but the settlement is of course much older. Kangaatsiaq is an unspoilt little town without large hotels or tourist offices - in fact only private accommodation and an internet café. Here amongst the many coloured houses, you can drop a line to friends and family and tell the story of an authentic and almost untouched town in Greenland.

Close to Greenlandic nature

East of Kangaatsiaq a 150 km (95 mile) large fjord system opens up with countless islands, coves and bays, and there are good opportunities to explore the protected waters by boat, canoe or sea kayak. There are plenty of opportunities to see the wildlife en route, including reindeer, fox and hare as well as many different species of bird. The sea around Kangaatsiaq is the natural habitat for many species of Greenland's sea mammals such as Greenland seals, humpback whales and minke whales.

Dogsleds and kayaks

During winter and spring the dogsled is the most suitable means of transport - and in fact the sled journey between Kangaatsiaq and Kangerlussuaq is "only" a four-day trip. Normally, however, you would take a ship to and from Kangaatsiaq from either Aasiaat or Sisimiut.

The great importance of fishing and seal hunting still characterises the town. Between the numerous dogs and sleds there are drying racks for fish and meat, stretched sealskin, nets, buoys and kayaks.

Around 650 people live in Kangaatsiaq and just over 800 in the four settlements of Attu, Niaqornaarsuk, Ikerasaarsuk and Iginniarfik.

How do I get to Kangaatsiaq?

From the international airport in Kangerlussuaq you can fly with Air Greenland to Aasiaat. From here you can travel onwards to Kangaatsiaq by helicopter (Air Greenland). You can also sail to Kangaatsiaq on Disko Line's small passenger ships from Aasiaat.