Cruise to Assaqutaq: An Abandoned Settlement
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Port
Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg), Greenland
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$210
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
In the 1960s and 1970s, several small settlements in Greenland were abandoned as people chose to move to the larger towns to find work. Assaqutaq, beautifully situated at the foot of the Nasaasaaq Peak on the south side, is one of these settlements.
Today it is used as a summer camp for the local primary schools and, particularly in June, the place comes alive again as people from Sisimiut go there to fish ammassat (capelin).
Board a small boat for the short cruise to Assaqutaq where you will begin your exploration with a guided tour through the abandoned settlement. See the old fish processing factory, the small cemetery, the house currently used as a summer camp and the old church that still performs marriage ceremonies for couples looking for something a little more rugged!
Please note: Participants must negotiate stairs and/or uneven surfaces and is therefore not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. There is a 10-minute walk each way from the pier to reach the settlement. Bring insect repellent; wear sunscreen. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes. The level of guide experience varies due to the remoteness of the location. Limited tourism infrastructure is part of the charm here, and you are trading breadth of experience for authentic interaction. Please bring your spirit of adventure and bear with any language difficulties your guide may encounter and with any operational surprises that may crop up.