Qornok, Nuuk

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Take a boat ride from Nuuk to Qornok, an almost abandoned village lying at the mouth of the fjord. Walk around town to see the bright old houses, which now can be rented for a couple of nights, backed by snowcapped peaks. Stop for a meal in the only restaurant, a renowned spot serving up the local specialties. Refreshingly free of the Internet and traffic, this outpost moves at a snail's pace, letting you unwind in a spectacular nature setting. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Qornok and many more Nuuk attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Nuuk attractions planner.

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By jbg74

This is a beautiful, small, partially abandoned settlement on a small island in the fjord near Nuuk. No one lives here full-time anymore but many people still use their family homes as a weekend...

This is a beautiful, small, partially abandoned settlement on a small island in the fjord near Nuuk. No one lives here full-time anymore but many people still use their family homes as a weekend... more »
By TravisTripper

This was the original site of what is now Nuuk, whose people were moved into town to better provide services. Now it is making a comeback with summer homes. It has a classic old church with actual...

This was the original site of what is now Nuuk, whose people were moved into town to better provide services. Now it is making a comeback with summer homes. It has a classic old church with actual... more »
By Ariel B

We arrived at this restaurant/guesthouse after a chilly one hour boat trip from Nuuk among beautifully sculptured icebergs. The boat stopped on the way, and we threw a fishline in the icy waters...

We arrived at this restaurant/guesthouse after a chilly one hour boat trip from Nuuk among beautifully sculptured icebergs. The boat stopped on the way, and we threw a fishline in the icy waters... more »