Qasigiannguit
Qasigiannguit is a fishing town of about 1,200 in Western Greenland.
It is located on the shore of Disko Bay.
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You can easily walk around the town. The heliport is located in walking distance from the town centre.
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- 1 Qasigiannguit Museum, Kalaallit Nunaat, Poul Egedesvej 5, ☏ +299 91 46 47.
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It is possible to ride with sleigh dogs from around December until March.
All year around, a recommended walking trip is to walk east of the town, pass the museum, the heliport, the cemetery, and continue to the lake, which will be completely frozen during the winter.
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There is only one hotel in the city, Hotel Disko Bay. It is located in the western part of the town, next to the island Quilik.
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In the summer time long trousers, long sleeves, a hat and a mosquito-net is a must. In the winter time, it is important to wear proper clothing.