Hvalsey Church Ruins By Boat
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Hvalsey Church
Situated on a narrow strip of land at the head of the Hvalsey fjord, the 14th century church is one of the first Christian churches in Greenland and is recognized as part of the most extensive and best-preserved Norse ruins in the country. Measuring 52-feet-long and 26-feet-wide, the stone walls (erected above previous burial sites) reach between 16- and 19-feet-high. Nearby sits the ruins of a banquet hall, stables and courtyard. Mentioned in several late medieval documents, the last recorded event that took place at the church was a wedding on September 16, 1408.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
From the hilltop locale of the Hvalsey Church ruins, you can focus your lens on the breathtaking vistas that sweep across the fjord.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
As you motor across the fjord and past Arpatsivik Island, scour the shoreline for the ruins of old farms and marvel at the views that have remained unchanged for centuries.
Points of interest
Hvalsey Church
Schedule
Special Notes
This tour is not guided. You will have some free time when you arrive in Hvalsey to explore independantly. Wear sturdy, non-skid walking shoes. The level of experience varies in Qaqortoq due to the remoteness of its location. Limited tourism infrastructure is part of the charm here, and you are trading breadth of experience for authentic interaction. Please bring your spirit of adventure and bear with any language difficulties your guide may encounter and with any operational surprises that may crop up. There are no restrooms available on tour.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Hvalsey Church
Situated on a narrow strip of land at the head of the Hvalsey fjord, the 14th century church is one of the first Christian churches in Greenland and is recognized as part of the most extensive and best-preserved Norse ruins in the country. Measuring 52-feet-long and 26-feet-wide, the stone walls (erected above previous burial sites) reach between 16- and 19-feet-high. Nearby sits the ruins of a banquet hall, stables and courtyard. Mentioned in several late medieval documents, the last recorded event that took place at the church was a wedding on September 16, 1408.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
From the hilltop locale of the Hvalsey Church ruins, you can focus your lens on the breathtaking vistas that sweep across the fjord.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
As you motor across the fjord and past Arpatsivik Island, scour the shoreline for the ruins of old farms and marvel at the views that have remained unchanged for centuries.
Points of interest
Hvalsey Church
Schedule
Special Notes
This tour is not guided. You will have some free time when you arrive in Hvalsey to explore independantly. Wear sturdy, non-skid walking shoes. The level of experience varies in Qaqortoq due to the remoteness of its location. Limited tourism infrastructure is part of the charm here, and you are trading breadth of experience for authentic interaction. Please bring your spirit of adventure and bear with any language difficulties your guide may encounter and with any operational surprises that may crop up. There are no restrooms available on tour.