The Greenlandic town of Nanortalik (meaning ‘the place of bears’) rests on an island at the mouth of the majestic Tasermiut fjord and is home to a close knit community of predominantly fishermen and hunters. The island is characterised by towering peaks, deep fjords, small woodlands, and rugged mountainside cliffs providing an ideal environment for the numerous outdoor activities on offer including, climbing, hiking, fishing, as well as kayaking or sailing through the fjords. The town itself is easily traversed on foot and is centred around the main street where you will find a supermarket, a fish market, and the tourist office where you can buy locally produced arts and crafts. The town is also home to The Nanortalik Museum which features traditional artifacts such as summer tents, kayaks and the oldest women’s boat ever discovered which dates back to 1440. Like most remote islands, the journey to Nanortalik is not an easy one, but the welcoming and friendly atmosphere that awaits you in this unique town is certainly is worth the effort.