Port Upernavik

Upernavik, Greenland

Port Upernavik is a charming port town located on the small-sized Upernavik Island in northwest Greenland. With a population of around 1,200 people, it is Greenland's 12th-largest town. Upernavik marks the northern limit of Viking exploration and is known for its historical significance as the furthest north where Norse artifacts have been discovered. The town is a hub for adventurers seeking to explore the Upernavik fjord and archipelago, offering activities such as kayaking, dog sledding, and boat tours to attractions like the Upernavik Icefjord and Apparsuit bird cliffs. Visitors can also go settlement hopping, experience hunting and fishing traditions, and explore historic sites like the Norse runestone on Kingittorsuaq Island. The town is served by Air Greenland with flights to nearby destinations and can be a port of call for Northwest Passage cruises.

Location

City: Upernavik

Region: Qaasuitsup

Country: Greenland

Coordinates: 72.7876° N, 56.1304° W