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Nuuk: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Nuuk is the capital and most populous city of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.

Nuuk · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityNuuk+1°CCloudy · sunrise 09:16 AMupdated 09:28 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map18
Exchange ratekr 6.66per 1 $DKK — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map18

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Nuuk in pictures24 photos
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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Exercise increased caution in Greenland due to environmental hazards posed by extreme weather conditions and limited emergency services. The U.S. government’s ability to provide consular services to U.S. citizens in Greenland is extremely limited. Greenland’s landscape includes vast stretches of territory remote from cities and settlements.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Nuuk International Airport GOH2.2 km from the centre
Kangerlussuaq International Airport SFJ319 km from the centre
Sisimiut Airport JHS322 km from the centre
Cities of Greenland
Places in Nuuk
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