Why go
- Capital and largest city of Greenland.
- Served by Nuuk International Airport (GOH).
History
Nuuk is the capital and most populous city of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. It is the seat of the Sermersooq municipality and the government of Greenland and is the territory's largest cultural and economic center. In January 2025, it had a population of 20,113—more than a third of the territory's population—making it one of the smallest capital cities in the world by population.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Air Greenland GL (DH8, DH7) · 8 routes: Ilulissat, Keflavik, KUS, Maniitsoq, Narssarssuaq, Paamiut, Sisimiut, Sondrestrom
- Air Iceland NY (DH8) · 1 route: Reykjavik
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nuuk International Airport (GOH). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GOH has direct flights to 9 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Ilulissat, Keflavik, KUS, Maniitsoq, Narssarssuaq…). By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Nuuk - Kapisillit.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nuuk, Greenland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.