Sisimiut Harbour
Sisimiut Umiarsualivik
An ice-free fishing harbor where fishing boats and colorful houses stand side by side, and local vendors sell fish and seal meat at the nearby market.
Sisimiut Harbour is one of the few ice-free ports north of the Arctic Circle. Shrimp and fish catching are the backbone of the town's economy, and the harbor is full of fishing boats. In summer, coastal passenger ships and expedition cruise ships also call here. Walking along the harbor, you'll see red, yellow, blue and green wooden houses on the rocky slopes, and the light is best in the evening. The local market 'Brædtet' by the harbor sells the day's catch, seabirds and seal meat, offering insight into Greenlandic food traditions. The harbor is next to the old town museum, so it's easy to walk both together.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bethel Church
- Sisimiut Museum
- Dog sledding
- Palasip Qaqqaa
- Nasaasaaq
- Arctic Circle Trail
- Amerloq Fjord whale watching
- Itilleq