Qaanaaq (Thule), Greenland

Qaanaaq is the main town in the northern part of the Qaasuitsup municipality in northwestern Greenland. It is a remote location which can be difficult to reach.

Qaanaaq and the surrounding four villages are the perfect setting to experience Inuit culture and learn about this unique way of life. Sometimes, the locals will also organize traditional drum dances, kayaking lessons, and concerts where local choir singers perform in national costumes.

Things to See & Do

* Glaciers and icebergs
* Whale watching
* Dog Sledding
* Qaanaaq Museum

General Information

Cruise Season – May - Oct
Currency – Danish krone (DKK)
Language – Kalaalllisut, Danish
Population – 626 approx
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time – GMT minus three hours
International Country Telephone Code + 299

Travel Links - Air Greenland operates fixed-wing aircraft services between Qaanaaq Airport and Upernavik Airport, with further connections to Ilulissat Airport and Qaarsut Airport. Settlement flights operate to Siorapaluk, sporadically to Moriusaq, and to Savissivik via Thule Air Base.