Sermermiut Valley & Icefjord Trails
Sermermiut
An ancient Inuit site valley 1.5 km south of town, with wooden boardwalks and blue and yellow trails leading to viewpoints over the icefjord.
Sermermiut is an Inuit settlement site that has been inhabited for about 4,000 years. It lies within the Ilulissat Icefjord World Heritage Area. From the centre of the icefjord, a barrier-free wooden boardwalk of about 1.3 km leads to the valley and viewpoints. Fitter walkers can follow the yellow trail (about 2.7 km) or the blue trail (about 7 km) along the rocky fjord shore, for close-up views of icebergs grounding and breaking apart. The famous Sunset Rock is a classic spot to watch the midnight sun.
Entry is free and trails are marked with coloured stone markers. The rock surfaces are slippery, so wear non-slip hiking boots. Mosquitoes are common in summer, so bring a head net. Do not step off the trails or onto the archaeological remains.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ilulissat Icefjord Centre
- Zion's Church
- Ilulissat Museum (Knud Rasmussen's House)
- Disko Bay Iceberg Cruise
- Ilulissat Dog Sledding
- Ilulissat Harbour
- Ilulissat Art Museum
- Disko Bay Whale Watching