Why go
- Place in Greenland, Kingdom of Denmark.
- Served by Qaqortoq Airport (JJU).
History
Narsarsuaq is a settlement in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland. The settlement's economy and population of 123 inhabitants was almost entirely reliant on Narsarsuaq Airport, an old U.S. military base. There is a tourism industry in and around Narsarsuaq, whose attractions include a great diversity of wildlife, gemstones and tours to glaciers. The closure of the airport in 2026 will mean that only 30 inhabitants will remain in the town.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 7 direct destinations
- Air Greenland GL (BH2) · 7 routes: Alluitsup Paa, Eqalugaarsuit, Nanortalik, Narsaq, Narssarssuaq, QJH, QUW
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
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
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 Qaqortoq Airport (JJU). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JJU has direct flights to 7 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Alluitsup Paa, Eqalugaarsuit, Nanortalik, Narsaq, Narssarssuaq…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Itilleq, 17 km); routes include Qarsiarsuk - Narsarsuaq, Narsaq - Narsarsuaq.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Narsarsuaq, Greenland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.