Qaqortoq, Greenland

Qaqortoq is the largest town in South Greenland and the fourth largest in the country, with a population of about 3,200. Over the centuries, Vikings led by Erik the Red, Inuit, and later Danish settlers all called this area home.

We arrived early on a chilly Sunday morning. It was a bit of a shame the weather didn't cooperate, as Qaqortoq is the kind of place that invites you to wander its quiet streets, admire the colorful houses, and soak in the charm of this small Greenlandic town.Read more