Qaqortoq
in Kujalleq, Greenland

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
60.718 and -46.036 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 60° 43' 6" and W -46° 2' 8"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krone - DKK
Spoken languages:
Kalaallisut, Danish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:23 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/Godthab
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:13 am and 8:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.558 and 146.891 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Catamaran
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Delve into Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq in Kujalleq with it's 3,224 habitants is located in Greenland about 4,847 mi (or 7,800 km) north-west of , the country's capital town.

Current time in Qaqortoq is now 09:23 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / Godthab with an UTC offset of -2 hours. We know of 1 airports close to Qaqortoq. The closest airport in Greenland is Narsarsuaq Airport in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 1°C / 33 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Night Temperature 0°C / 32 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 91%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 64% of sky
General Conditions Snow

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

5°C (42 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

3°C (37 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

1°C (33 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Light snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

From Qaqortoq to Arsuk

Published: May 05, 2008
Length: 24:36 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Bente Nybo

After saying goodbye to loved once, we saw the ship is on it´s way from Qaqortoq back to Arsuk.


Qaqortoq 2012 2

Published: November 27, 2012
Length: 59:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ole Aggo Markussen

Qaqortoq Aasaq 2012.


AS-350 i Qaqortoq

Published: April 23, 2012
Length: 52:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Finn Alfred Olesen

Takeoff from Qaqortoq.


Qaqortoq Salmon Fishing

Published: September 15, 2010
Length: 55:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Salmo Salar

In pristine waters off Greenland, Atlantic salmon from European and North American Rivers migrate to feed http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02673.x/abstract. Working...


Aurora Borealis and the view from my bedroom Vindow

Published: February 24, 2008
Length: 03:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Leif Larsen

Stopmotion with aurora borealis (Nordlys)Northern Light and the view on Qaqortoq city form my bedroom window.


Air Greenland Sikorsky S 61

Published: September 14, 2012
Length: 23:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: anderkla

Air Greenland Sikorsky helicopter taking off from Qaqortoq heliport in South Greenland.


Funny streetsurfing accident

Published: May 17, 2010
Length: 19:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Qaqortoq

Funny accident in Greenland, streetsurfing gone wrong.


Salmon fishing in Greenland

Published: September 14, 2010
Length: 49:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Salmo Salar

Kapisiliutisi takusinnaavakka? http://radiotime.com/WebTuner.aspx?ProgramId=1118&TopicId=33651025& Qaqortoq fishermen assist international efforts to assess Global climate affects on Atlantic...


South Greenland Trough Mad World Small

Published: November 29, 2012
Length: 55:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ole Aggo Markussen

A nostalgic tribute about south Greenland to my wife. Featuring Mad World.


Groenlandia

Published: November 16, 2011
Length: 29:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Beatrinable

Trekking en Groenlandia, Agosto 2010.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq, formerly Julianehåb, is a town in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland. With a population of 3,230 in 2011, it is the most populous town in southern Greenland and the fourth-largest town on the island.

Located at 60.7222, -46.0403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Greenland, Populated places established in 1774, Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq Museum

Qaqortoq Museum (Greenlandic: Kalaallit Nunaanni Katersugaasiviit) is a museum located in one of the oldest buildings of the town of Qaqortoq, Greenland. It is located in the former blacksmith's shop dated to 1804, made from yellow stone—located right by the main fountain square, and exhibits old inuit boats, hunting equipment, national dresses and Norse artifacts. The building itself is deemed culturally significant and is protected.

Located at 60.7183, -46.0375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in Greenland, Industrial buildings completed in 1804, Ethnographic museums, Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq Hostel

Qaqortoq Hostel (also known as Siniffik Inn, "siniffik" is Greenlandic for "bed", to the locals simply known as "Heidis") is a privately run hostel in the town of Qaqortoq in south Greenland. The hostel was expanded in 2007 and now hosts a total of 38 beds, rivalling the major establishments in the area. It is one of only two Qaqortoq companies offering accommodations in the town, the other being Hotel Qaqortoq. The hostel is, despite its size, a major employer in the town.

Located at 60.7206, -46.0406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hotels in Greenland, Qaqortoq


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Julianehaab, Kakortok, Julian Haab, Kakortak, كاكورتوك, Горад Какарток, Qaqortoq, Julianehåb, קואקורטוק, JJU, カコトック, კაკორტოკი, 콰코르톡, Какорток, Kakortokas, Kakortoks, 卡科尔托克