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Nuuk

Nuuk · Greenland · View on map

Nuuk is Greenland’s largest city and lies in a coastal setting surrounded by sea and mountains. With a population of about 20,000, it combines a small-town atmosphere with Inuit culture, museums, and colorful houses. It has become an increasingly important Greenland cruise port in recent years.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Nuuk · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 19,000 people
Population
A polar climate that stays cool even in summer, with severe winter cold and heavy snow.
Climate
Greenlandic and Danish
Language
Danish krone (DKK)
Currency
The short summer, from June to August
Best time to visit
Local food
Seal meatmuskoxdried fishGreenlandic coffeeberries
Sights
Greenland National MuseumNuuk CathedralColonial Harbor districtNuuk Fjord
Monthly average high / low temperatures
-5°
-9°Jan
-6°
-10°Feb
-5°
-10°Mar
-1°
-5°Apr
4°
-1°May
9°
2°Jun
11°
5°Jul
10°
5°Aug
7°
2°Sep
2°
-1°Oct
-1°
-5°Nov
-3°
-7°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: NUUK · about 2.3 km from port · elevation difference about 75 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)344 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

DKK 35.00
Water 500 ml
DKK 40.00
Coffee
DKK 125.00
Inexpensive meal
DKK 50.00
Local beer
DKK 180.00
Burger (Umimmak burger)

Prices in Nuuk (Greenland). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

GOH
Nuuk International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 2.2 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

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