Learn about the history and culture of western Greenland from a local guide on this walking tour to Sermermiut from Ilulissat!
Ilulissat is a town in western Greenland and the country's third-largest settlement. It is situated on the coast of Disko Bay, close to the famous Ilulissat Icefjord. On this walking tour in Ilulissat, you'll visit Sermermiut, an ancient Inuit settlement located just outside of the town.
The sightseeing tour of Sermermiut begins at the meeting point in Ilulissat. Upon arrival, an experienced and friendly local Greenlandic guide will greet you and provide an overview of the tour. Then, you'll start walking to Sermermiut! The guide will show you the most important sites of this charming town located right on the edge of the Ilulissat Icefjord. Sermermiut was inhabited for over 4,000 years by various Arctic cultures.
You'll explore the town's colourful and historical buildings, while the guide shares more insights about its significant culture. The site overlooks the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stunning fjord is fed by the Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier, one of the most active glaciers in the world, which creates colossal icebergs in this area. After admiring the panoramic views and completing your guided sightseeing tour of Sermermiut, you'll return to the starting point in Ilulissat.
Explore the beautiful town of Sermermiut and the Ilulissat Icefjord on this walking tour in Ilulissat!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Ilulissat and embark on a guided walking tour to Sermermiut, an ancient Inuit settlement.
- Arrive at the starting point in Ilulissat
- Meet the guide
- Itinerary briefing
- The walking tour begins!
- Walk to Sermermiut
- Explore the town and the UNESCO Ilulissat Icefjord
- Return to the starting point in Ilulissat
The activity time is available by request and can be arranged directly with the instructor after booking.
- Guide
- Warm layers of clothing
- Hiking shoes
- Wind/rainproof jacket
- Hat
- Gloves
- Camera