A mere 85 people live in Napasoq on a small island in the archipelago between Maniitsoq and Atammik.
Proud whaling and fishing traditions run through this community which is deeply connected to the sea and its ressources.
Very few tourists visit Napasoq, but the adventurer looking for the spirit of the Arctic would do well to spend a couple of days getting into the local rhythm and staying with a family in Napasoq.
Today we are bringing you the first of five episodes in the new series of “Rough. Real. Remote.” short adventure films from Destination Arctic Circle.
On Januar 7 we are launching a brand new series of “Rough. Real. Remote.” short adventure films from Destination Arctic Circle, but as a Christmas bonus we are giving you a sneak preview of the goodies with this exclusive trailer for the series.
Jens-Pavia Brandt has a passion for exploring the vast backcountry around Kangerlussuaq by foot and kayak, and this love for the natural environment is the backbone of all the adventures offered by his company Greenland Outdoors.
In the summer of 2012 Sisimiut Museum and Destination Arctic Circle present a living exhibition of contemporary art at Sisimiut Museum.
See photos from the final day of the 2012 Arctic Circle Race in Sisimiut.
Meet 21 year old Emilie Olsen and her three brothers Aka (13), Salik (15), and Aqqaluartaa (20) from Sisimiut, who literally grew up wearing skis.
Heliskiing guide Arne shows snowboarding legend Stefan Gimpl how to make ‘Greenlandic coffee’ – a Greenlandic signature drink where each ingredient represents different elements of Greenland. And it tastes awfully good!
Enjoy a bunch of photos from our extended photo coverage of this year’s edition of the world’s toughest ski race.
We end Arne and Stefan’s epic winter journey with the heartwarming tale of settlement adventures in the village of Kangaamiut. A truly unique insight into everyday life in the Arctic.
This time we mean business!
Arne and Stefan head into the huge, rugged Eternity Fiord backcountry for an epic day of peak to beach heliboarding and heliskiing. Truly inspiring stuff!
Arne and Stefan hook up with the Støvlbæk Brothers snowmobiling crew for an epic day of riding in the huge Sisimiut backcountry.
The Arctic is more than deep backcountry and fierce outback, it is also vibrant, urban towns with street culture, art, and playful kids. In the “Urban Arctic” episode Arne and Stefan explore everyday life in Sisimiut, Greenland’s second largest town.
Arne and Stefan continue their exploration of Winter adventures along Greenland’s Arctic Circle and this time they meet 17 year old Mia and 70 year old Marius Olsen for a journey into the heart of dogsledding.
Head up from Nuuk to Maniitsoq on a weekend getaway and get up close and personal with playful humpback whales, visit large bird colonies, or explore the cosy town of Maniitsoq.
If you’re already in Nuuk, why not treat yourself to a couple of adventurous days in Greenland’s second largest town, Sisimiut.
It’s possible to arrange accommodation in Napasoq in a private home, but there’s no organized scheme, so we recommend you enquire with the local population.
The ferry services to all the coastal settlements in Destination Arctic Circle are maintained by different companies all working for the Royal Arctic Settlement Services, so check the updated schedules.
From Sisimiut we do one day trips to the alpine mountains northeast of town where a small glacier and a number of steep slopes are available. Or we can step things up a notch and head down to the rugged Itilleq mountains.
There’s usually an Air Greenland helicopter on the ground in Kangerlussuaq and the machine can be chartered for everything from local sightseeing and logstics flights to passenger flights anywhere on the coast, but out on the coast helicopters must usually be chartered from Nuuk.
Does culture magically live within the sounds of dogsled runners as they glide over fresh snow?
On the Southern fringes of Destination Arctic Circle lie two remote settlements, Atammik and Napasoq. Both are fishing and hunting communities, and out here the sea and the Arctic climcate dominate the rhythms of life.
On the Southern fringes of Destination Arctic Circle lie two remote settlements, Atammik and Napasoq. Both are fishing and hunting communities, and out here the sea and the Arctic climcate dominate the rhythms of life.
Does culture magically live within the sounds of dogsled runners as they glide over fresh snow?
On the Southern fringes of Destination Arctic Circle lie two remote settlements, Atammik and Napasoq. Both are fishing and hunting communities, and out here the sea and the Arctic climcate dominate the rhythms of life.