Nuuk, Capital city in southwest Greenland
Nuuk sits at the mouth of Nuup Kangerlua fjord, surrounded by mountains and facing the Labrador Sea at 5 meters above sea level.
Hans Egede established the settlement in 1721 as Godthaab, which grew from a colonial outpost into the governmental center of Greenland.
The Katuaq Cultural Centre features an exterior design with undulating golden wood screens that reference the northern lights and mountain landscapes.
Air Greenland operates direct flights from Copenhagen and Keflavik to Nuuk Airport, located 4 kilometers from the city center.
The city combines modern Nordic architecture with traditional Inuit heritage, hosting the University of Greenland and specialized Arctic research facilities.
Location: Sermersooq
Inception: 1721
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Part of: Sermersooq
Website: https://sermersooq.gl
GPS coordinates: 64.17668,-51.73594
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
Inatsisartut
306 m
Nuuk Stadium
491 m
Qeqqata
311.3 km
Sermitsiaq
17.8 km
Katuaq
181 m
Nuup Kangerlua
39.8 km
Hans Egede House
462 m
Godthåbhallen
429 m
Kangerlussuaq Fjord
259.2 km
Greenland National Museum
501 m
Public and National Library of Greenland
201 m
Nuuk Tourist Office
522 m
Hans Egede
556 m
Nuuk Art Museum
349 m
Kalaaliaraq Market
383 m
Palasip Qaqqaa
323.2 km
Aasivissuit–Nipisat
321.7 km
Moravian Brethren Mission House
985 m
Sondrestrom Upper Atmospheric Research Facility
314.8 km
Taseralik Culture Center
319.7 km
Sisimiut Museum
320.1 km
Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord
192 km
Maniitsoq ice sheet
228.1 km
Amerloq Fjord
312.9 km
Sermitsiaq Glacier
209.4 km
Kangaamiut Kangerluarsuat Fjord
210.3 km
Ikertooq Fjord
303.7 km
Isortoq Fjord
145 kmReviews
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