Whaling station founded by the Dutch. The red blood of the slaughtered whales gave the bay its name. Today the settlement has 30 inhabitants, 9 of whom work in the new fish factory.
The Hotel Nordlys and the restaurant H8 deserve special mention. It is advisable to reserve in advance.

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scaurum

September 13, 2021

A beautiful film documentary about Oqaatsut can be found at Arte:

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Hilde D.

July 5, 2025

You can reach this remote village (30 inhabitants) by boat, which you can combine with a walk to a waterfall, with very beautiful nature

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