Nanortalik, Greenland

Cruise Port

Nanortalik

Town in Greenland.

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Overview

Nanortalik is a cruise port in Greenland. It lies on the coast at approximately 60.142, -45.243.

About Nanortalik

Nanortalik, formerly Nennortalik, is a town in Nanortalik Island, Kujalleq municipality, southern Greenland. With 1,072 inhabitants as of 2024, it is the eleventh-largest town in the country. The name Nanortalik means “Place of Polar Bears” or “Place Where the Polar Bears Go”. It is the southernmost town in Greenland with a population of over 1,000.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Nanortalik — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Nanortalik

Greenland Nanortalik
Greenland Nanortalik
Nanortalik church
Nanortalik church
Alluitsoq
Alluitsoq
Greenland scenery
Greenland scenery

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 12°C in Jul and coolest around -5°C in Feb (average daytime highs).

Jan
-3°
-9°
Feb
-5°
-11°
Mar
-1°
-7°
Apr
3°
-2°
May
5°
-1°
Jun
10°
4°
Jul
12°
6°
Aug
11°
6°
Sep
9°
4°
Oct
4°
-1°
Nov
0°
-5°
Dec
-3°
-8°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Nanortalik the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Nanortalik, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →