Uncover and understand why South Greenland is so special

Uncover and understand why South Greenland is so special

Mads Pihl - VisitGreenland.com

Mads Pihl - VisitGreenland.com

Kujataa Greenland

Norse and Inuit Farming at the Edge of the Ice Cap.

Why South Greenland became UNESCO World Heritage?

Throughout the last 1000 years, the cultures from the Inuits and Vikings have formed the population and the region of South Greenland.

Five key areas in the region represent the most comprehensive and rich examples about Nordic and Greenlandic farming culture.


Where to explore?

You can find the unique heritage in the surroundings of Narsarsuaq and Qaqortoq in South Greenland.

The region became a member of UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017.



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Coordinates
  • Lattitude: 61.156703
  • Longitude: -45.425430