Palasip Qaqqaa
An easy 544-meter peak northwest of town, a 2–4 hour round trip overlooking the town, the airport and the bay.
Palasip Qaqqaa (Danish Præstefjeldet, meaning 'Pastor's Mountain') stands about 544 meters high, north of the airport. It is much easier to climb than Nasaasaaq and is the half-day hike most visitors choose. Starting from near the power station road on the north side of town, the round trip takes about 3 to 4 hours. From the top you can overlook all of Sisimiut, the harbor, the airport runway and Nasaasaaq across the bay. In summer, climbing to the summit in the evening to see the low midnight sun is popular. Some sections are rocky slopes, so wear non-slip hiking boots.
Opening hours
All day in summer
Nearby sights
- Sisimiut Harbour
- Bethel Church
- Sisimiut Museum
- Dog sledding
- Nasaasaaq
- Arctic Circle Trail
- Amerloq Fjord whale watching
- Itilleq