Qaqortoq is in southern Greenland.

Understand

Qaqortoq is the largest city in southern Greenland, with a population of more than 3,000. Nearly half of those along the southern coastline of Greenland live here.

Climate

Qaqortoq Fountain

Although the temperature can get into the seventies (Fahrenheit) in summer, Qaqortoq generally has cool summers and cold winters.

Get in

There is a ferry stop in Qaqortoq, which is served by regular boat from Narsarsuaq.

The heliport is on the southeast of the town, and there are regular flights from Narsarsuaq and Narsaq.

Get around

Qaqortoq's roads are narrow and twisty. Many of them are paved, however, unlike many towns in the Arctic north.

See

• 1 Qaqortoq Museum, B 29 3920, Torvevej. (updated Dec 2017)

Buy

• 1 Tamat Fine Clothings, 205, Vatikanbakken, ☏ +299 64 25 76. (updated Dec 2017)
• 2 Brugseni, Anders Olsensvej, ☏ +299 64 22 85. Main grocery store in town. (updated Dec 2017)
• 3 Pisiffik Elia, Sanatorievej. Grocery store. (updated Dec 2017)

Eat

• 1 In Box (A Little Thai Corner), Torvet (Near ferry stop), ☏ +299 53 24 49. (updated Dec 2017)
• 2 Café Nanoq, Anders Olsensvej B-1254, ☏ +299 642282. Café / Restaurant / Bar (updated Oct 2018)
• 3 Café Heidi-mut, Aaninngivit, ☏ +299 382133. Restaurant / Bar / Café (updated Oct 2018)

Drink

• 1 Jaaraatooq Shop, Jaaraatooq, ☏ +299 49 37 82. Coffee shop (updated Dec 2017)
• 2 Rockhouse, Augo Lyngesvej B-278. Biggest pub in town (updated Oct 2018)
• 3 Hinnarissuasik, Augo Lyngesvej 278. Bar/Pub with pool table and darts (updated Oct 2018)

Sleep

• 1 Siniffik Inn, B-242, Aaninngivit, ☏ +299 64 27 28. (updated Dec 2017)
• 2 Hotel Qaqortoq, Anders Olsensvej B-1254. (updated Dec 2017)