Narsarsuaq, translated "large plain" - a settlement in the south of West Greenland, where only 160 people live. Almost everyone in this village plays a vital role in providing tourism to the island, doing everything from the airport and cruise harbor to hotels, cafes and shops.
Why discuss such a small village you ask? It is thanks to the land on which Narsarsuaq is located that the name was given to the whole island of Greenland. When the Norwegian Vikings popped into the area many centuries ago, they saw that the Arctic forest covered a large plain. Impressed by the green nature, they called this country Greenland.
Narsarsuaq was founded in 1941 as an American air base, and now it is the starting point for hiking trails through the valleys and Scandinavian ruins along the fjord covered with turquoise icebergs. Impressions will be a full suitcase.
Sailing amidst blue ice or hiking and flying along lush hills and glaciers is the minimum of those impressions that will add unforgettable moments to your vacation.
By the way, the only beekeeper in Greenland lives in Narsarsuaq and sells small jars of honey in souvenir shops. Is it worth recalling that a couple of such jars need to be taken away for souvenirs?
It’s one thing to watch pictures, read about this place, and it’s another to be where the Vikings stood more than a thousand years ago .. Yes, it's expensive, but it's worth it.
Narsarsuaq Airport has the second longest runway in Greenland, which allows you to receive large aircraft and more than 25 thousand people. International flights come from Denmark and Iceland, while domestic flights come from Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk and Paamiut.