Getting Ashore
Most ships dock at the main pier or tender to the town center. The town is highly walkable, with a network of paths leading to the outskirts.
Getting Ashore
1 Pier/Tender Ships typically tender into the main harbor area.
2 Walkability The town is built on rocky terrain; wear sturdy shoes for the walking paths.
3 Local Transport Taxis are limited; most visitors explore on foot or via organized local tours.
💡 Pro move: Be prepared for changing weather; a windproof jacket is highly recommended even in summer. The town is small, so most attractions are within a 15-minute walk from the harbor.
Piers & Tendering — Arrival Locations
Qaqortoq is a gem of the South, blending traditional Greenlandic culture with a touch of artistic flair. From the famous stone carvings to the colorful wooden houses, there is much to explore.
Existing arrival locations and local access points; not cruise-line assignments.
Terminal / Berth / Arrival Point Typical Berth / Arrival Dock or Tender
Main Harbor Pier Qaqortoq Center📍 Tender/Dock South Harbor Outskirts📍 Tender Visitor Center Harbor Front📍 Information Local Market Harbor Front📍 Shopping
Top Excursions
Explore the rugged beauty of Southern Greenland through these curated experiences.
Culture
Stone and Man carvings walk
A guided walk through the town to see the unique stone carvings and the 'Man' carvings, which are whimsical and artistic interpretations of local life.
Walking tour Art Town center
Walk the town's artistic paths →
Nature
Fjord Cruise to the Icebergs
A boat trip from the harbor into the surrounding fjords to witness massive icebergs drifting from the glaciers.
Boat trip Glaciers Wildlife
Sail into the icebergs →
Adventure
Hiking to the Overlook
A trek up the rocky hills surrounding the town to get a panoramic view of the colorful houses and the surrounding fjord landscape.
Hiking Panoramic view Active
Hike for the view →
Culture
Visit the Local Museum
Explore the history of the South Greenlandic people and the traditional hunting and fishing practices of the region.
Museum History Local culture
Learn about Greenlandic history →
Self-Guided Walks & Hikes
The town is small and compact, making it easy to explore on foot. The paths are often rocky and uneven, so sturdy shoes are essential.
The Artistic Path Art & Culture
Follow the signs for the stone carvings, which are integrated into the town's natural rock formations. This is a free and open-air gallery.
Start Explore the stone carvings
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The Hilltop View Nature & Views
A short but steep climb to the highest point in town for a breathtaking view of the colorful houses below.
Start Get a panoramic view
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Weather & Best Time to Visit
Climate normals for Qaqortoq, Greenland (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
Month Avg High Avg Low Rainy Days Sunrise Sunset
Jan 21°F / -6°C 9°F / -13°C 12 9:57 AM 4:30 PM Feb 20°F / -7°C 8°F / -13°C 9 8:44 AM 5:53 PM Mar 26°F / -3°C 14°F / -10°C 9 7:20 AM 7:06 PM Apr 34°F / 1°C 24°F / -4°C 8 6:44 AM 9:25 PM May 41°F / 5°C 31°F / -1°C 9 5:20 AM 10:41 PM Jun 50°F / 10°C 38°F / 3°C 10 Unavailable Unavailable Jul 53°F / 12°C 42°F / 6°C 10 5:02 AM 11:16 PM Aug 54°F / 12°C 42°F / 6°C 10 6:16 AM 9:59 PM Sep 47°F / 8°C 36°F / 2°C 12 7:32 AM 8:24 PM Oct 38°F / 3°C 28°F / -2°C 9 8:46 AM 6:52 PM Nov 29°F / -2°C 17°F / -8°C 12 9:07 AM 4:28 PM Dec 24°F / -4°C 12°F / -11°C 10 10:09 AM 3:49 PM
Climate source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
Insider Tips
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🪨 Don't miss the Stone and Man open-air sculptures scattered throughout town — a 1990s project by local artist Aka Høegh.
⛲ Visit Mindebrønden, Greenland's only public fountain, at Torvet square — carved from sandstone with bronze whales.
🏛️ Step inside Qaqortoq Museum, housed in the town's oldest building (1804), next to the fountain.
⛵ Take a boat excursion to Hvalsey Church ruins — the best-preserved Norse church in Greenland, a UNESCO site.
♨️ Relax in the natural geothermal springs at Uunartoq — a half-day boat trip with 35–38 °C water surrounded by icebergs.
Getting Around Transport options from the pier — taxis, shuttles, transit passes, and whether ride-share apps work here.
🚗 Ride-share: ❌ Not available — use taxisNo Uber, Lyft, Grab, or Bolt service in Qaqortoq. Ride-share apps do not operate in Greenland. 🚍 Hop-on hop-off: ❌ No HOHO bus
🚶 Walking Free
The tender pier drops passengers directly in the town center. Nearly all main attractions — the town square, museum, and Stone and Man sculpture trail — are within a 5–15 minute walk.
🚕 Taxi DKK 50–130 (~$8–20 USD)
Local taxis are available and useful for hilly areas or reaching spots farther afield like Lake Tasersuaq. Agree on the fare before departing — no meters are standard.
🚌 Local Bus (Bybus) Low (cash on board)
A public loop bus runs on weekdays connecting the harbor, town center, and hillside residential areas. Tickets are valid for one hour and paid in cash on board.
🗺️ Guided Bus Tour DKK 325/person (~$50 USD)
Greenland Sagalands offers a 1.5-hour guided city bus tour departing from a shop next to the cruise jetty. Covers panoramic viewpoints and cultural highlights that are hard to reach on foot.
Cruises Calling Here
Upcoming cruises that call at Qaqortoq, Greenland. Dates, prices, and ports of call change — always confirm with the cruise line before booking.
Viking Vela
Viking Cruises
Amsterdam → New York
⚓ Calls 03 Jul 2027 35 nights 26 ports Departs 2027-06-04
View itinerary · 24 ports
35 days, one-way from Amsterdam to New York
04 Jun Amsterdam, Netherlands North Holland 06 Jun Skagen, Denmark 07 Jun Oslo, Norway 08 Jun Kristiansand, Norway 09 Jun Stavanger, Norway 10 Jun Flam, Norway 11 Jun - 12 Jun Bergen, Norway 13 Jun Geiranger, Norway 15 Jun Leknes-Gravdal, Vestvagoy Island Lofoten Norway 16 Jun Narvik, Norway 17 Jun Tromso, Norway 18 Jun Honningsvag, Mageroya Island Norway 20 Jun - 21 Jun Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard Norway 24 Jun Isafjordur, Westfjords Iceland 25 Jun Reykjavik, Iceland 27 Jun Djupivogur, Iceland 28 Jun Seydisfjordur, Iceland 29 Jun Akureyri, Iceland, Lake Myvatn 30 Jun Isafjordur, Westfjords Iceland 02 Jul Nanortalik, Greenland 03 Jul Qaqortoq, Greenland 05 Jul L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 07 Jul Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada 09 Jul New York, NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn
Seabourn Venture
Cruises (operator unspecified)
Ushuaia → St Johns NL
⚓ Calls 2028-06-05 (08:00–14:00) 95 nights 48 ports Departs 2028-03-12
View itinerary · 48 ports
95 nights, one-way from Ushuaia to St Johns NL
2028-03-12 Ushuaia, Argentina 2028-03-21 Ushuaia, Argentina 2028-03-25 Port Stanley, East Falkland Island UK 2028-04-04 Inaccessible Island, St Helena UK 2028-04-04 Tristan da Cunha Island, Edinburgh, St Helena UK 2028-04-05 Nightingale Island, St Helena UK 2028-04-09 Saint Helena Island, Jamestown, St Helena UK 2028-04-12 Ascension Island, Georgetown, St Helena UK 2028-04-17 Mindelo, Sao Vicente Island Cape Verde 2028-04-20 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands 2028-04-22 Funchal, Madeira Island Portugal 2028-04-24 Lisbon, Portugal 2028-04-27 Cherbourg, France 2028-04-28 Plymouth UK, England 2028-04-29 Lundy Island England 2028-04-30 Skomer Island, Wales 2028-05-05 Isle of Man, Peel-Douglas, UK 2028-05-06 Belfast, Northern Ireland 2028-05-07 Isle of Man, Peel-Douglas, UK 2028-05-08 Isle of Arran, Lochranza-Lamlash-Brodick, Scotland 2028-05-09 Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland 2028-05-10 Isle of Iona, Scotland 2028-05-10 Isle of Staffa, Scotland 2028-05-11 Isle of Mull, Craignure-Fionnphort-Tobermory, Scotland 2028-05-11 Isle of Eigg, Scotland 2028-05-12 St Kilda Islands Scotland, Outer Hebrides 2028-05-13 Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and Harris, Scotland 2028-05-14 Kirkwall, Orkney Island Scotland 2028-05-16 Leith-Edinburgh, Newhaven-Rosyth-Queensferry, Scotland 2028-05-18 Invergordon, Scotland 2028-05-19 Kirkwall, Orkney Island Scotland 2028-05-20 Fair Isle, Shetland Scotland 2028-05-21 Isle of Noss, Shetland Scotland 2028-05-21 Lerwick, Mainland Shetland, Scotland 2028-05-23 Torshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands 2028-05-25 Klaksvik, Bordoy, Faroe Islands 2028-05-27 Seydisfjordur, Iceland 2028-05-28 Siglufjordur, Iceland 2028-05-29 Patreksfjordur, Westfjords Iceland 2028-05-30 Grundarfjordur, Iceland 2028-05-31 Reykjavik, Iceland 2028-06-05 Qaqortoq, Greenland 2028-06-05 Hvalsey, Greenland 2028-06-06 Qassiarsuk, Greenland 2028-06-08 Nain NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-11 Hopedale NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-13 L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-15 St Johns NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
Seabourn Venture
Cruises (operator unspecified)
Ushuaia → St Johns NL
⚓ Calls 2028-06-05 (08:00–14:00) 85 nights 47 ports Departs 2028-03-22
View itinerary · 47 ports
85 nights, one-way from Ushuaia to St Johns NL
2028-03-22 Ushuaia, Argentina 2028-03-25 Port Stanley, East Falkland Island UK 2028-04-04 Inaccessible Island, St Helena UK 2028-04-04 Tristan da Cunha Island, Edinburgh, St Helena UK 2028-04-05 Nightingale Island, St Helena UK 2028-04-09 Saint Helena Island, Jamestown, St Helena UK 2028-04-12 Ascension Island, Georgetown, St Helena UK 2028-04-17 Mindelo, Sao Vicente Island Cape Verde 2028-04-20 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands 2028-04-22 Funchal, Madeira Island Portugal 2028-04-24 Lisbon, Portugal 2028-04-27 Cherbourg, France 2028-04-28 Plymouth UK, England 2028-04-29 Lundy Island England 2028-04-30 Skomer Island, Wales 2028-05-05 Isle of Man, Peel-Douglas, UK 2028-05-06 Belfast, Northern Ireland 2028-05-07 Isle of Man, Peel-Douglas, UK 2028-05-08 Isle of Arran, Lochranza-Lamlash-Brodick, Scotland 2028-05-09 Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland 2028-05-10 Isle of Iona, Scotland 2028-05-10 Isle of Staffa, Scotland 2028-05-11 Isle of Mull, Craignure-Fionnphort-Tobermory, Scotland 2028-05-11 Isle of Eigg, Scotland 2028-05-12 St Kilda Islands Scotland, Outer Hebrides 2028-05-13 Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and Harris, Scotland 2028-05-14 Kirkwall, Orkney Island Scotland 2028-05-16 Leith-Edinburgh, Newhaven-Rosyth-Queensferry, Scotland 2028-05-18 Invergordon, Scotland 2028-05-19 Kirkwall, Orkney Island Scotland 2028-05-20 Fair Isle, Shetland Scotland 2028-05-21 Isle of Noss, Shetland Scotland 2028-05-21 Lerwick, Mainland Shetland, Scotland 2028-05-23 Torshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands 2028-05-25 Klaksvik, Bordoy, Faroe Islands 2028-05-27 Seydisfjordur, Iceland 2028-05-28 Siglufjordur, Iceland 2028-05-29 Patreksfjordur, Westfjords Iceland 2028-05-30 Grundarfjordur, Iceland 2028-05-31 Reykjavik, Iceland 2028-06-05 Qaqortoq, Greenland 2028-06-05 Hvalsey, Greenland 2028-06-06 Qassiarsuk, Greenland 2028-06-08 Nain NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-11 Hopedale NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-13 L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-15 St Johns NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
Seabourn Venture
Cruises (operator unspecified)
Lisbon → Reykjavik
⚓ Calls 2028-06-05 (08:00–14:00) 82 nights 53 ports Departs 2028-04-24
View itinerary · 53 ports
82 nights, one-way from Lisbon to Reykjavik
2028-04-24 Lisbon, Portugal 2028-04-27 Cherbourg, France 2028-04-28 Plymouth UK, England 2028-04-29 Lundy Island England 2028-04-30 Skomer Island, Wales 2028-05-05 Isle of Man, Peel-Douglas, UK 2028-05-06 Belfast, Northern Ireland 2028-05-07 Isle of Man, Peel-Douglas, UK 2028-05-08 Isle of Arran, Lochranza-Lamlash-Brodick, Scotland 2028-05-09 Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland 2028-05-10 Isle of Iona, Scotland 2028-05-10 Isle of Staffa, Scotland 2028-05-11 Isle of Mull, Craignure-Fionnphort-Tobermory, Scotland 2028-05-11 Isle of Eigg, Scotland 2028-05-12 St Kilda Islands Scotland, Outer Hebrides 2028-05-13 Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and Harris, Scotland 2028-05-14 Kirkwall, Orkney Island Scotland 2028-05-16 Leith-Edinburgh, Newhaven-Rosyth-Queensferry, Scotland 2028-05-18 Invergordon, Scotland 2028-05-19 Kirkwall, Orkney Island Scotland 2028-05-20 Fair Isle, Shetland Scotland 2028-05-21 Isle of Noss, Shetland Scotland 2028-05-21 Lerwick, Mainland Shetland, Scotland 2028-05-23 Torshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands 2028-05-25 Klaksvik, Bordoy, Faroe Islands 2028-05-27 Seydisfjordur, Iceland 2028-05-28 Siglufjordur, Iceland 2028-05-29 Patreksfjordur, Westfjords Iceland 2028-05-30 Grundarfjordur, Iceland 2028-05-31 Reykjavik, Iceland 2028-06-05 Qaqortoq, Greenland 2028-06-05 Hvalsey, Greenland 2028-06-06 Qassiarsuk, Greenland 2028-06-08 Nain NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-11 Hopedale NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-13 L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-15 St John's NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-17 Red Bay NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-18 Battle Harbour NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-20 Nain NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-26 Baffin Island, Nunavut Canada 2028-06-29 Sisimiut, Greenland 2028-06-30 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland 2028-07-01 Sisimiut, Greenland 2028-07-02 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland 2028-07-03 Nuuk, Greenland 2028-07-05 Qassiarsuk, Greenland 2028-07-06 Qaqortoq, Greenland 2028-07-06 Hvalsey, Greenland 2028-07-07 Nanortalik, Greenland 2028-07-11 Tasiilaq, Ammassalik Island Greenland 2028-07-14 Grundarfjordur, Iceland 2028-07-15 Reykjavik, Iceland
Seabourn Venture
Cruises (operator unspecified)
Lisbon → Kangerlussuaq
⚓ Calls 2028-06-05 (08:00–14:00) 67 nights 43 ports Departs 2028-04-24
View itinerary · 43 ports
67 nights, one-way from Lisbon to Kangerlussuaq
2028-04-24 Lisbon, Portugal 2028-04-27 Cherbourg, France 2028-04-28 Plymouth UK, England 2028-04-29 Lundy Island England 2028-04-30 Skomer Island, Wales 2028-05-05 Isle of Man, Peel-Douglas, UK 2028-05-06 Belfast, Northern Ireland 2028-05-07 Isle of Man, Peel-Douglas, UK 2028-05-08 Isle of Arran, Lochranza-Lamlash-Brodick, Scotland 2028-05-09 Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland 2028-05-10 Isle of Iona, Scotland 2028-05-10 Isle of Staffa, Scotland 2028-05-11 Isle of Mull, Craignure-Fionnphort-Tobermory, Scotland 2028-05-11 Isle of Eigg, Scotland 2028-05-12 St Kilda Islands Scotland, Outer Hebrides 2028-05-13 Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and Harris, Scotland 2028-05-14 Kirkwall, Orkney Island Scotland 2028-05-16 Leith-Edinburgh, Newhaven-Rosyth-Queensferry, Scotland 2028-05-18 Invergordon, Scotland 2028-05-19 Kirkwall, Orkney Island Scotland 2028-05-20 Fair Isle, Shetland Scotland 2028-05-21 Isle of Noss, Shetland Scotland 2028-05-21 Lerwick, Mainland Shetland, Scotland 2028-05-23 Torshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands 2028-05-25 Klaksvik, Bordoy, Faroe Islands 2028-05-27 Seydisfjordur, Iceland 2028-05-28 Siglufjordur, Iceland 2028-05-29 Patreksfjordur, Westfjords Iceland 2028-05-30 Grundarfjordur, Iceland 2028-05-31 Reykjavik, Iceland 2028-06-05 Qaqortoq, Greenland 2028-06-05 Hvalsey, Greenland 2028-06-06 Qassiarsuk, Greenland 2028-06-08 Nain NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-11 Hopedale NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-13 L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-15 St John's NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-17 Red Bay NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-18 Battle Harbour NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-20 Nain NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-26 Baffin Island, Nunavut Canada 2028-06-29 Sisimiut, Greenland 2028-06-30 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Seabourn Venture
Cruises (operator unspecified)
Lisbon → St John's NL
⚓ Calls 2028-06-05 (08:00–14:00) 52 nights 37 ports Departs 2028-04-24
View itinerary · 37 ports
52 nights, one-way from Lisbon to St Johns NL
2028-04-24 Lisbon, Portugal 2028-04-27 Cherbourg, France 2028-04-28 Plymouth UK, England 2028-04-29 Lundy Island England 2028-04-30 Skomer Island, Wales 2028-05-05 Isle of Man, Peel-Douglas, UK 2028-05-06 Belfast, Northern Ireland 2028-05-07 Isle of Man, Peel-Douglas, UK 2028-05-08 Isle of Arran, Lochranza-Lamlash-Brodick, Scotland 2028-05-09 Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland 2028-05-10 Isle of Iona, Scotland 2028-05-10 Isle of Staffa, Scotland 2028-05-11 Isle of Mull, Craignure-Fionnphort-Tobermory, Scotland 2028-05-11 Isle of Eigg, Scotland 2028-05-12 St Kilda Islands Scotland, Outer Hebrides 2028-05-13 Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and Harris, Scotland 2028-05-14 Kirkwall, Orkney Island Scotland 2028-05-16 Leith-Edinburgh, Newhaven-Rosyth-Queensferry, Scotland 2028-05-18 Invergordon, Scotland 2028-05-19 Kirkwall, Orkney Island Scotland 2028-05-20 Fair Isle, Shetland Scotland 2028-05-21 Isle of Noss, Shetland Scotland 2028-05-21 Lerwick, Mainland Shetland, Scotland 2028-05-23 Torshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands 2028-05-25 Klaksvik, Bordoy, Faroe Islands 2028-05-27 Seydisfjordur, Iceland 2028-05-28 Siglufjordur, Iceland 2028-05-29 Patreksfjordur, Westfjords Iceland 2028-05-30 Grundarfjordur, Iceland 2028-05-31 Reykjavik, Iceland 2028-06-05 Qaqortoq, Greenland 2028-06-05 Hvalsey, Greenland 2028-06-06 Qassiarsuk, Greenland 2028-06-08 Nain NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-11 Hopedale NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-13 L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 2028-06-15 St John's NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada
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