Kangaatsiaq Tourist Information

Kangaatsiaq means 'rather small promontory'. The town is the youngest in Greenland, since it did not receive municipal status until 1986 - but the settlement itself is naturally much older. Around 600 people live in the town and another 900 in the four settlements of Attu, Niaqornaarsuk, Ikerasaarsuk and Iginniarfik.

The great importance of fishing and seal hunting is illustrated in the townscape. In among the dogs and sleds there are drying racks for fish and meat, stretched sealskin and nets as well as buoys and kayaks, and the sea surrounding Kangaatsiaq contains specimens of almost all species of Greenland's marine mammals. East of the town, the 150-kilometer fjord system opens up for visitors with countless small islands, coves and bays, and there are fine opportunities for exploring the protected waters by boat, canoe or kayak. Along the way there are also many chances of encountering animal life that includes reindeer, fox and hare, as well as a multitude of birds.

In winter and spring, the dog sled is the most suitable means of transport. It is actually 'only' a four-day ride from Kangaatsiaq to Kangerlussuaq Airport. But usually travelers go by boat to get to and from Kangaatsiaq.

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