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Whale Jawbone Arch, Nuuk – Sled Dog Quarter loop from Sisimiut

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Whale Jawbone Arch, Nuuk – Sled Dog Quarter loop from Sisimiut

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Whale Jawbone Arch, Nuuk – Sled Dog Quarter loop from Sisimiut

02:08

7.85km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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870 m

View of Sisimiut from the New Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

The church is mostly closed. However, the small climb with the view over the bays and the village of Sisimiut is worth it.

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989 m

Museum and Blue Church

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Center of Sisimiut with museum (+ tourist information), the old blue church from 1775 and the new church. The tourist information is located in the former mission house of the …

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1.49 km

Sisimiut Museum and Colonial Quarter

Highlight • Historical Site

Here was the old center of Sisimiut. The old buildings that now belong to the museum bear witness to this.

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1.49 km

Whale Jawbone Arch, Nuuk

Highlight • Monument

Very typical reception symbol in Greenland

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1.56 km

This house, which belongs to the museum, was reconstructed and created in 1993. Two families lived in such a house. Lovingly furnished, you get an insight into the life of the population at that time.

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2.88 km

Hotel Sisimiut

Highlight • Rest Area

Best hotel in town. Ideal for base to explore the city and / or overnight before the Arctic Circle Trail to Kangerlussuaq. The directly connected Nasaasaaq restaurant is also the best of its kind in the whole city.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Sisimiut
hotelsisimiut.com

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4.34 km

Sled Dog Quarter

Highlight • Structure

Summer quarters for the huskies outside the city. Each Husky has its own hat around which it can move on a leash. Only the puppies run around freely. The animals …

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4.91 km

Sisimiut

Highlight • Settlement

7.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

989 m

478 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

1.90 km

447 m

344 m

160 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 14 July

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Comments

September 9, 2024,Sisimiut

Unfortunately, the camera didn't save GPS data for some of the pictures.
Brilliant: Dog City at the end of town. The puppies there are just amazing🔨🐕

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View of Sisimiut from the New Church

Museum and Blue Church

Sisimiut Museum and Colonial Quarter

Whale Jawbone Arch, Nuuk

Reconstructed Turf House

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