Nuuk

Greenland's capital, Nuuk, is a lively city surrounded by vast nature and home to dynamic Greenlanders leading fascinating lives shaped by age-old traditions, modern trends and diverse influences. With fine-dining restaurants, fashion boutiques and the aurora-inspired Katuaq cultural centre, Nuuk is the hub of modern Greenland. Yet a stroll through the picturesque Old Harbour shows that history and tradition remain strong in this fast-growing town.

Nuuk is packed with experiences unique to the white island. Admire the mummies at the Greenland National Museum. Sample local craft beers at Greenland's largest microbrewery. Learn about the rare phenomenon of urban life in the Arctic and Greenland's path toward independence on a tour of the town and parliament. Explore both old and new expressions of Inuit culture at the Nuuk Art Museum. Get a taste of student life at the University of Greenland and watch students preparing to become the country's future leaders.

Wander the pedestrian street downtown to window-shop at the boutiques, souvenir stores and shops of central Nuuk. Relax with a cup of strong coffee (and its obligatory slice of cake) at one of the town's many lively cafés. And book a table at one of the renowned fine-dining restaurants, where the chef's artistic presentation is matched only by the intense flavours of Greenlandic specialities.