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Qaqortoq: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Qaqortoq, also known as Julianehåb, is the capital city of the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland, located near Cape Thorvaldsen.

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Now in the cityQaqortoq-2°CSnow · sunset 05:01 PMupdated 09:29 AM
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Exchange ratekr 6.66per 1 $DKK — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
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Visa and practicalities

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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)
Qaqortoq Airport JJU5.3 km from the centre
Nuuk International Airport GOH484 km from the centre
Kulusuk Airport KUS702 km from the centre
Cities of Greenland
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