Garðar

The ruins at Gardar include stone foundations of a medieval church complex and residential buildings situated along the Greenlandic coastline at coordinates 60.9871°N, -45.4229°W.

From the 12th to 15th centuries, Gardar functioned as a principal religious center and episcopal seat, marking the establishment of Christianity among Norse settlements in Greenland.

Archaeological excavations at Gardar have revealed artifacts that demonstrate the convergence of Norse and indigenous traditions through pottery fragments, tools, and religious objects.

The site requires advance arrangements with local guides for visits, as its remote location presents limited accessibility and demands specialized transportation from Narsarmijit settlement.

Gardar represents the northernmost medieval diocese in North America, preserving evidence of religious administration and Norse architectural techniques in extreme Arctic conditions.

Location: Kujalleq

GPS coordinates: 60.98710,-45.42290

Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:55