Qaqortoq, Greenland

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August 28th 2019

Published: May 21st 2022

Our second port of call in Greenland was Qaqortoq. It is a town of about 3,000 on the Julianehåbsfjord (Juliana Fijord). Formerly known as Julianehåb, it was founded by the Danes in 1774 as an outpost for the sealskin trade and is now the fifth largest town in Greenland. Qaqortoq is a town of blue and red buildings dotting a rocky landscape. The only access to Qaqortoq is by sea or helicopter. ... Read Full Entry

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Andrew Lisowski

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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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Julianehåbsfjord

Julianehabs Fjord (Julianehåbsfjord) near the entrance to Qaqortoq harbour, Greenland. DSC_0760p1

Julianehåbsfjord

Julianehab Fjord (Julianehåbsfjord), near Qaqortoq, Greenland. DSC_0658

Julianehåbsfjord

Outcropping along Julianehab Fjord (Julianehåbsfjord) near Qaqortoq, Greenland. DSC_0763

Julianehåbsfjord

Landscape along Julianehabs Fjord (Julianehåbsfjord) near Qaqortoq, Greenland. DSC_0766

Alanngorsuaq

Alanngorsuaq peak outside Qaqortoq, Greenland. The peak is 1,348 feet (411 m) high. DSC_0778p1

Pârdlît Light

Julianehabs Fjord (Julianehåbsfjord) near Qaqortoq, Greenland. Pârdlît Light is situated on the rocky promentory. DSC_0786

Sunset on the Labrador Sea

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22nd May 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Greenland
We didn't get to this part of Greenland but looks lovely. Maybe we will hit it if we get back that way.

9th June 2022

AndrewHL
Andrew Lisowski

Greenland
Greenland was full of stark landscapes. In some ways it is desolate, yet at the same time strikingly beautiful.

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