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Narsaq is an excellent starting point for trips and tours into the surrounding area. Since the town is located close to the ice cap, boat trips
to the glaciers that flow from the ice sheet are highly popular. Narsaq is also an excellent hiking area, with routes to suit every taste,
from challenging alpine treks to level and easy walking.
Behind the town stands its most famous landmark, Qaqqarsuaq Mountain. Reaching the peak of Qaqqarsuaq (685 m) can be a bit of a challenge
for novice hikers, but it is well worth the effort. From the summit you are rewarded with an outstanding view of the town, the ice cap,
the fjord system, and the many islands southwest of the town.
South Greenland is an insider tip for anglers. The waters are teeming with trout, cod, salmon and other species.
Just a few kilometers outside Narsaq it is possible to find stones and minerals that are unique to this area. The Ilimmaasaq intrusion has made
Narsaq into a paradise for geologists.
Narsaq is the ideal location for an ice safari. Visitors can observe the show from the shoreline, as the ebb and flow of the tides create ever-changing
shapes and forms. And with a bit of luck, you may see a colossal iceberg roll over and send waves in all directions. Bergs in all shapes and sizes
are visible from all over Narsaq, including many hotel room windows, but to get a real feeling for this floating art gallery, tourists should take
a boat trip through the fjords to the source of this natural wonder, the biggest glacier in the northern hemisphere, the Greenlandic ice cap!
Crossing the nearby fjords by boat, you can quickly reach the ice cap. When you leave the boat, it's just a short walk to the glacier.
You can touch the ice, and perhaps drink a whiskey on the rocks with the purest natural ice cubes in the world.
From late September, the northern lights dance across the Greenlandic skies, parading shimmer shapes in glowing colors.
According to Inuit legends, the lights are made by dead souls playing football with a walrus skull.
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