Sisimiut
Country: Greenland · Region: Greenland
Sisimiut is Greenland's second-largest city located in Western Greenland, offering Arctic culture and outdoor experiences. The town is easily walkable and serves as a gateway to traditional Greenlandic heritage and nearby UNESCO World Heritage hunting grounds.
Top sights
Palasip Qaqqaa massif, Taseralik Cultural Center, Sisimiut Museum, Aasivissuit, Nipisat Inuit Hunting Ground
Things to do
- Taseralik
- A cultural center hosting a café, internet café, cinema, theatre/concert hall, and changing contemporary Greenlandic art displays.
- Sisimiut Museum
- Museum featuring a reconstructed traditional Greenlandic peat house and local heritage exhibits.
- Aasivissuit, Nipisat
- Traditional Inuit hunting grounds containing remains of 4,200 years of human history, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2018.
- Palasip Qaqqaa
- A dramatic massif forming the backdrop of central Sisimiut's skyline.
Where to eat
- Café Sisimiut
- A local café located on Aqqusinersuaq street in the town center.
- Nanas Thai Take Away
- A Thai restaurant offering take-away service on Aqqusinersuaq street.
Bars and nightlife
- Pub Raaja
- A pub located at Nikkorsuit 4 in town.
Getting around
Everything in town is walkable due to small distances, though a bus runs a loop every 20 minutes and taxis serve the airport.
What to eat
Local dining options include Café Sisimiut and Nanas Thai Take Away on Aqqusinersuaq street.
Tips
Plan to visit the Sisimiut Museum to see a reconstructed traditional Greenlandic peat house and learn about local heritage.
Best for
Arctic culture, hiking, local heritage