Quassussuaq (Lille Malene)
Quassussuaq
A small hill about 420 meters high on Nuuk's east side. From the top you can see the city, the fjords, and Sermitsiaq, and in winter it becomes a ski area.
Quassussuaq (Lille Malene) is the hill Nuuk residents climb most often. The trailhead is in the Nussuaq district on the east side of town. The round trip takes about 3 to 4 hours. The trail is clearly marked, but the rocky slopes are steep, so bring a windproof jacket and a head net against mosquitoes, even in summer. From the summit you can see the Nuuk peninsula, the bay, and Sermitsiaq across the water. In winter, a chairlift ski area opens on the slopes, one of the largest ski areas in Greenland. The higher Ukkusissat (Big Malene) suits experienced climbers.
Opening hours
Open all day (ski area follows operating hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Myggedalen
- Nuuk Art Museum
- Katuaq Cultural Centre
- Hans Egede Statue
- Nuuk Cathedral (Church of Our Saviour)
- Colonial Harbour (Kolonihavnen)
- Greenland National Museum & Archives
- Sermitsiaq