A small, humble town, Narsaq was once abandoned by its settlers’ in the 1960’s. Nature’s intervention however was able to preserve the charm and antiquity of its ruins that are a staple in the area. Today, it has a faded-glory feel to it, with quaint little houses scattered across hillsides and a few commercial buildings with cafes along its docks, Narsaq has become a busy tourist spot for vacationers who love the outdoors. A number of weather-worn fishing boats and little speedboats attract travelers toward its harbor with a view of its surrounding mountains.
The town’s appeal is credited as the inspiration for Jane Smiley’s historical novel, “The Greenlanders,” a book that describes an exhilarating cruise through the archipelago with stories behind each town. The town’s terrain offers some of the oldest rocks in the world and as you sail through its cliffs one would be astounded to see a statue of a maiden looking out towards the sea. It is said that she keeps local fishermen safe during fishing expeditions.
Narsaq River not only has a splendid view but also has a geologically interesting site around the Kyanfjeld Mountain where the rare stone called Tugtupit can be found. A boat ride will take you way across ice-filled Bredefjord, a fjord system north of Narsaq leading to the impressive Twin Glaciers and further on deeper into another fjord with surprisingly impressive bird colonies and waterfalls.
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