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Also known as Godthåb, Nûk, Nuk
Nuuk (; ) is the capital and most populous city of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. It is the seat of the municipality and the government of Greenland and is the territory's largest cultural and economic center. In January 2025, it had a population of 20,113—more than a third of the territory's population—making it one of the smallest capital cities in the world by population.
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Nuuk is the capital and largest city of Greenland, serving as the center of the territory's government, culture, and economy. With a population of about 20,000 people—more than a third of Greenland's total population—it is one of the world's smallest capital cities by population size.
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Place details
- Locality
- Nuuk
- Region
- Sermersooq
- Country
- Kalaallit Nunaat
- Population
- 14,798
Travel guide
Get in
There are no roads or railways connecting cities within Greenland. The only practical means to travel is by boat or air. On foot is less practical and far more strenuous.
Get around
Nuuk has a small bus company (Nuup Bussii A/S).
See
thumb|Hans Egede statue The old colonial town is on the east coast of the town centre. Here you can find the statue of Hans Egede, Hans Egede's House and his church.
Do
thumb|Looking down Imaneq, Katuaq is visible in the foreground
Buy
thumb|Akiki discount store and Sunset Boulevard restaurant Handmade seal skin gloves cost around . Ask in shops near Colonial town.
Drink
Central Nuuk offers a variety of locations for the enjoyment of alcoholic beverages, all within quick walking distance of each other. Nearly all pubs offer the same selection of beer (Classic on tap and Tuborg and Carlsberg in bottles) at the same (expensive) price ( for 40 cl of draught), but beer from Godthaab Bryghus is also available.
Greenlandic coffee is prepared with coffee, whisky, Kahlua, whipped cream and Grand Marnier. It is prepared at the table in a little show and if you ask, you also get the story.
Sleep
thumb|Nuuk at Night There are plenty of hotels and accommodations scattered across the city.
Stay safe
Nuuk is only a small town, with a population of about 15,000. Crime rates are very low, there are no slums and no places you should avoid.
Go next
You can choose among the destinations served by the boats and planes leaving Nuuk. The very adventurous can travel inland by foot or dog sled.
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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