-
National History Museum (Frederiksborg Slot)
National History Museum (Frederiksborg Slot) A pristine Renaissance palace in the middle of a lake that has been repurposed as the National History Museum is a fairytale look into the past. Frederiksborg Slot was constructed for King Christian IV from 1602 - 1620 and was the site of Danish royal c
-
The Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue)
The Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue) The Little Mermaid statue rests on a rock in the harbor of Copenhagen. Based on the fairytale by acclaimed Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the modest but beautiful statue is a Copenhagen icon and a major tourist attraction. Carl Jacobsen, heir to the C
-
Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg Palace Amalienborg Palace is the winter residence of the Danish royal family in Copenhagen. It consists of four identical palace exteriors with rococo interiors that create an octagonal courtyard. A majestic equestrian statue of Amalienborgs founder, King Frederick V, lies in the cente
-
Rosenborg Palace (Rosenborg Slot)
Rosenborg Palace (Rosenborg Slot) The Danish castle, Rosenborg Slot, was built between 1606 and 1633 in the Dutch Renaissance style, typical of Danish buildings of the time, by architetual innovator King Christian IV. Now the castle contains a museum exhibiting the Royal Collections, heirlooms rep
-
Frelsers Kirke
On a strangely sparse area is the simple 1849 Frelsers Kirke .
-
Nesap bone
Its possible (if not mind-blowingly interesting) to visit the Nesap bone-carvers workshop.
-
Narsaq Museum
The buildings of historic Nordprøven trading station now house the delightful, very visual Narsaq Museum .
-
Village Hall
West of the Pisiffik supermarket is the 1937 village hall with its neoclassical interior, stage and upper balustrade.
-
Teacher Training College
The fine 1907 Teacher Training College is backed by the horned silhouette of Sermitsiaq (1210m), a tent-shaped island peak.
-
Børge Brodersen
In his private house, Børge Brodersen has as impressive mineral collection. Anyone can ring on the doorbell and ask to have a look (and possibly buy).
-
Aasiaat Museum
The collection at the small Aasiaat Museum includes an interesting array of carvings, archaeological finds, old photos, birds and a turf house outside.
-
Muku & Aja Shops
Muku & Aja Shops occupies an 1871 former blacksmiths workshop. It has wooden shingle roof, thick stone walls, arched windows and a small cannon aimed at the Torvet (the old town square).
-
City Hall
The City Hall is not architecturally distinguished, but its worth looking inside to see the impressive 1998 tapestry of Inuit life. Curiously, it includes a vignette about missionary Hans Egede.
-
Hans Egede House
The sturdy 1728 Hans Egede House is the oldest in Greenland and has a pretty vegetable garden. Originally home to Nuuks missionary founder, its now the venue for official government receptions.
-
Narsarsuaq Museum
Narsarsuaq Museum , accessed through the Blue Ice Café, is extensive and worth a visit. Displays take you through a variety of historical exhibits on the Norse, sheep farming and the US presence in South Greenland.
-
Eskimo Pels
Eskimo Pels is a small factory where local women turn sealskins into designer bags and clothes. Theres a decent gift shop attached. Both the wool workshop and the excellent ceramics workshop are presently closed but might re-open.
-
House B22
The attractive timber House B22 was once home to a KGH trader who, legend relates, was something of a bon-vivant playboy. Indeed on occasions he was found to be as drunk as a pope, hence the ironic name for the road on which he lived.
-
Museum
A good starting point for any tour of the area is Qaanaaqs museum , housed in the former home of famed polar explorer Knud Rasmussen. Displays include items relating to his work, archaeological finds from around the district, and tools and clothing used by the Inuit.
-
Paavia Church
Paavia Church , built 1969, is worth a visit. The nave symbolises an umiaq , and the altarpiece is a glass mosaic decorated with a huge cross and golden sun surrounded by a polar bear, whales, fish, a kayak, an umiaq , and the pagan spirits scurrying from the light of Christianity.
-
Tasiilaq Museum
The Tasiilaq Museum is housed in the old church (built in 1908). It has a wonderful collection of exhibits on the history and culture of East Greenland, including the largest mask collection in the country, some stunning old photos, beadwork, traditional costumes and carvings.
Total
435 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
2/22 20-travel/Page GoTo Page:
