Sisimiut Tourist Information, Greenland

Sisimiut is surrounded by the sea and impressive hills. "Præstefjeldet" (the priest hill) toi the north and "Kællingehætten" (the old woman's hood) to the south challenge the visitors to go hiking. Because of the long distance to the Inland Ice, you may find an endless hinterland east of the town which offers rich opportunities.
It is not always easy to find your way and, therefore, the local areas have marked hiking routes of various difficulty from quiet hikes to exiting hill climbings. For further information on the markings, please contact the Sisimiut Tourist Information.

Kangerlussuaq - Sisimiut
This route is the classic hike in Greenland for the hardened wanderer and others who like challenges. The route goes through landscapes which vary a lot. From the dry inland at Kangerlussuaq to the rolling ground with the high hills by the coast. Considering the length of the hike, approx. 7 - 10 days, it is a hard hike which should not be challenged unless you have made preparations from home.

Fishing
The fishing around Sisimiut enjoys a very good reputation. The world's biggest halibut and the world's biggest wolffish have been caught in the Sisimiut waters.

Trout and sea fishery require a fishing license which is issued by the Sisimiut Tourist Information or the police. The price is DKK 200 a month. There are no limitations as regards how many fish you may catch, however, it is customary only to catch the number of fish you may use yourself. The fish offal must be buried. It must not be thrown in the river or left by the bank.

The Hinterland of Sisimiut

Duration: 3 hours. Price: 295 DKK

We will meet down by the airport bridge, which will be the starting point of our hike of approx. 3 hours. The hike goes through Sisimiut's hinterland in the lovely nature where you have a view of Sisimiut town all the time. At the same time, you will be out in the open. We will pass the river and end by Knud Rasmussens Højskole (Knud Rasmussen's high school). If you are interested in watching the dogs being fed after the hike, this may be arranged with pleasure.
Inuit Outfitting

Præstefjeldet (the priest hill)

Duration: 5 hours. Price: 425 DKK

Præstefjeldet lies north of Sisimiut on the way to the airport. The name of the hill originates from the pastor who lived below the hill in the 1700s. Today, you may still see the foundation of the house, which has now been moved to its present position in Sisimiut - it houses the tourist office. The hike to the top of the hill is a beautiful hike where you may see all the way down over the town and the surrounding areas. As the hill is facing south, it is very green with many bushes, flowers and moss.
From the top of the hill, you will have a beautiful view of the town and "Kangerluarsuk Tulleq" (the first inlet).
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Kællingehætten (the old woman's hood)

Duration: 5-7 hours. Price: DKK 225

Kællingehætten stands as a beautiful and proud landmark above Sisimiut. Its rather special name is due to the look of the hill, which reminds you of the women's parka. In Greenlandic the hill is called Nasaasaaq, which means "something that looks like a cap/hood".
It is the toughest climb in the area of Sisimiut as you must both hike and climb. Close to the top, you will find two ropes. However, your efforts will be rewarded when you reach the top and see the fabulous view both to the north and towards Præstefjeldet (the priest hill) and down south towards the high bluish hills. It is also possible to see far into the Amerloq inlet and look down at the abandoned Assaqutaq district.
Inuit Outfitting

Hiking to Qiterlinnguaq - the UFO

Price: DKK 450,-

Experience the beauteful greenlandic nature. With lunch and tea in the backpack we will go to Qiterlinnguaq - a point where there is a beauteful view. The trip will take 6 hours and we will walk through the beauteful landscape, along rivers and high hills. At Qiterlinnguaq we will rest and have lunch".
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Ride under the northern lights

Price: DKK 235,-

Experience the northern lights away from the city's lights and hear the story about the northern lights while enjoying a greenlandic coffee.
The Northern Lights can be seen all year round but are best experienced in a clear dark night sky. It is an amazing phenomenon, caused by collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun and gasses in the Earth's atmosphere. The Northern Lights can appear in different colours across the sky, like a beam or dancing light. However, the most common colour is green. According to legend, when the Northern Lights are dancing round the sky, it is actually spirits playing football with a walrus skull.
Season: Februar - April
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Hike with snowshoes

Price: DKK 325,-

The hike goes to the bottom of Ulkebugten from where there is a beautifull view into the land and towards the city and the sea.
The hike begins at the old helistop and ends at the summerhouse. Before the hike the guide tell you about the nearby dogs and the culture of dogsleding. Afterwards we pass the river and hike along the bottom the bay. By the summerhouse which lies at the bottom of a hill we will enjoy refreshment. The duration of the hike is approximately 4 hours.
Season: December - April
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Picnic with a view

Duration: 3 hours. Price: DKK 235

Enjoy a delightful picnic in the valley to the east of Sisimiut and sit back and admire the Greenland nature. Your guide will tell you about the local flora and fauna. Your picnic will comprise local Greenland specialities accompanied by coffee brewed on the spot over an open fire or gas burner using water from a nearby stream.
Season: June - September
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		Hiking Trips Sisimiut is surrounded by the sea and impressive hills. "Præstefjeldet" (the priest hill) toi the north and "Kællingehætten" (the old woman's hood) to the south challenge the visitors to go hiking. Because of the long distance to the Inland Ice, you may find an endless hinterland east of the town which offers rich opportunities. It is not always easy to find your way and, therefore, the local areas have marked hiking routes of various difficulty from quiet hikes to exiting hill climbings. For further information on the markings, please contact the Sisimiut Tourist Information. Kangerlussuaq - Sisimiut This route is the classic hike in Greenland for the hardened wanderer and others who like challenges. The route goes through landscapes which vary a lot. From the dry inland at Kangerlussuaq to the rolling ground with the high hills by the coast. Considering the length of the hike, approx. 7 - 10 days, it is a hard hike which should not be challenged unless you have made preparations from home. Fishing The fishing around Sisimiut enjoys a very good reputation. The world's biggest halibut and the world's biggest wolffish have been caught in the Sisimiut waters. Trout and sea fishery require a fishing license which is issued by the Sisimiut Tourist Information or the police. The price is DKK 200 a month. There are no limitations as regards how many fish you may catch, however, it is customary only to catch the number of fish you may use yourself. The fish offal must be buried. It must not be thrown in the river or left by the bank. The Hinterland of Sisimiut Duration: 3 hours. Price: 295 DKK We will meet down by the airport bridge, which will be the starting point of our hike of approx. 3 hours. The hike goes through Sisimiut's hinterland in the lovely nature where you have a view of Sisimiut town all the time. At the same time, you will be out in the open. We will pass the river and end by Knud Rasmussens Højskole (Knud Rasmussen's high school). If you are interested in watching the dogs being fed after the hike, this may be arranged with pleasure. Inuit Outfitting Præstefjeldet (the priest hill) Duration: 5 hours. Price: 425 DKK Præstefjeldet lies north of Sisimiut on the way to the airport. The name of the hill originates from the pastor who lived below the hill in the 1700s. Today, you may still see the foundation of the house, which has now been moved to its present position in Sisimiut - it houses the tourist office. The hike to the top of the hill is a beautiful hike where you may see all the way down over the town and the surrounding areas. As the hill is facing south, it is very green with many bushes, flowers and moss. From the top of the hill, you will have a beautiful view of the town and "Kangerluarsuk Tulleq" (the first inlet). Greenland Travel Incoming Kællingehætten (the old woman's hood) Duration: 5-7 hours. Price: DKK 225 Kællingehætten stands as a beautiful and proud landmark above Sisimiut. Its rather special name is due to the look of the hill, which reminds you of the women's parka. In Greenlandic the hill is called Nasaasaaq, which means "something that looks like a cap/hood". It is the toughest climb in the area of Sisimiut as you must both hike and climb. Close to the top, you will find two ropes. However, your efforts will be rewarded when you reach the top and see the fabulous view both to the north and towards Præstefjeldet (the priest hill) and down south towards the high bluish hills. It is also possible to see far into the Amerloq inlet and look down at the abandoned Assaqutaq district. Inuit Outfitting Hiking to Qiterlinnguaq - the UFO Price: DKK 450,- Experience the beauteful greenlandic nature. With lunch and tea in the backpack we will go to Qiterlinnguaq - a point where there is a beauteful view. The trip will take 6 hours and we will walk through the beauteful landscape, along rivers and high hills. At Qiterlinnguaq we will rest and have lunch". Greenland Travel Incoming Ride under the northern lights Price: DKK 235,- Experience the northern lights away from the city's lights and hear the story about the northern lights while enjoying a greenlandic coffee. The Northern Lights can be seen all year round but are best experienced in a clear dark night sky. It is an amazing phenomenon, caused by collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun and gasses in the Earth's atmosphere. The Northern Lights can appear in different colours across the sky, like a beam or dancing light. However, the most common colour is green. According to legend, when the Northern Lights are dancing round the sky, it is actually spirits playing football with a walrus skull. Season: Februar - April Greenland Travel Incoming Hike with snowshoes Price: DKK 325,- The hike goes to the bottom of Ulkebugten from where there is a beautifull view into the land and towards the city and the sea. The hike begins at the old helistop and ends at the summerhouse. Before the hike the guide tell you about the nearby dogs and the culture of dogsleding. Afterwards we pass the river and hike along the bottom the bay. By the summerhouse which lies at the bottom of a hill we will enjoy refreshment. The duration of the hike is approximately 4 hours. Season: December - April Greenland Travel Incoming Picnic with a view Duration: 3 hours. Price: DKK 235 Enjoy a delightful picnic in the valley to the east of Sisimiut and sit back and admire the Greenland nature. Your guide will tell you about the local flora and fauna. Your picnic will comprise local Greenland specialities accompanied by coffee brewed on the spot over an open fire or gas burner using water from a nearby stream. Season: June - September Greenland Travel Incoming