Mindebrønden Fountain
Mindebrønden
A memorial fountain at the centre of the old town market square. It is the only public fountain in Greenland, with copper fish and whale sculptures spouting water, surrounded by colonial-era houses.
Mindebrønden (Danish for 'memorial well') was built in 1927-1932. It is the only public fountain in Greenland and the landmark most photographed in Qaqortoq. The fountain is decorated with bronze fish and whales that spout water. The market square (Torvet) is surrounded by colourful wooden and stone houses from the Danish colonial era of the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum, old shops and visitor centre are all within a few minutes' walk. Locals sell fish and Greenlandic handicrafts from small stalls beside the square. On cruise ship days it is crowded, so visit early in the morning or in the evening for quiet. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Qaqortoq Museum
- Church of Our Saviour
- Stone & Man Sculptures
- Lake Tasersuaq Hike
- Narsaq
- Hvalsey Church Ruins
- Igaliku
- Brattahlíð (Qassiarsuk)