Nuuk (Godthåb) cruise port guide

Arrival & Getting Ashore

Getting to the centre: From Atlantkaj or nearby Feederkaj, head towards central Nuuk and Nuuk Center beside Katuaq on Imaneq; the bus figures below cover Tuujuk to Nuuk Center.

• Walk: realistic for walkers comfortable with the harbour-to-town route; Sikuki describes the cruise quays as an easy walk from the centre.
• Public transport: Nuup Bussii bus 1 from Tuujuk to Nuuk Center, kr.20 (DKK) one way, about 6 minutes on the daytime weekday timetable; reach Tuujuk on foot first and pay cash on board.

Prices checked 2026-09-08. Sources: Sikuki port officials, Nuup Bussii route 1, Nuup Bussii fares, Visit Nuuk.

Orientation, not a walking route

Sikuki identifies Atlantkaj as a quay used by cruise vessels and Feederkaj as a berth for smaller cruise and expedition vessels. Norwegian Cruise Line lists Nuuk among ports where docking or anchoring varies by call. Sikuki describes Atlantkaj and Feederkaj as roughly 1 km from central Nuuk; this is a general centre estimate.

Obtain the berth or tender landing name and the permitted route out of the port. For a separately booked tour, provide the actual landing location rather than simply saying “Nuuk harbour”.

About this port

Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, offers a museum-centred day ashore with transport options for reaching the city centre. A fjord excursion is an alternative programme. First establish where your ship is landing: the commercial port and the old harbour visitor area are different places.

Getting Around

Visit Greenland describes the centre as compact, with taxis and Nuup Bussii buses available for journeys farther across the city. A walk around the old harbour works once you have reached that area. A taxi can simplify a timed return, but arrange pickup in advance rather than relying on finding one at the end of a tour.

Bus 1 serves Nuuk Center. Use the stop named Tuujuk for the town-bound segment described above; the opposite part of the loop goes through residential districts.

Things to Do

The Greenland National Museum & Archives, at Hans Egedesvej 8, is a useful anchor for the day. Its Qilakitsoq exhibition includes clothing and four of the mummies found in north-west Greenland. Check museum opening before planning an indoor visit, then leave time to walk around the old harbour area.

If you prefer a boat trip into Nuuk Fjord, choose it as the main outing and confirm its departure quay. Allow time to travel between that quay and the ship’s landing.

Getting back to your ship

Visit Greenland describes the centre as compact, with taxis and Nuup Bussii buses available for journeys farther across the city. A walk around the old harbour works once you have reached that area. A taxi can simplify a timed return, but arrange pickup in advance rather than relying on finding one at the end of a tour.

Practical Information

Money: Danish krone (DKK). Bring some cash as a backup.

Police: +299 70 14 48. Keep the ship’s shore contact details with you as well.

For passengers needing mobility assistance, confirm the entire route from gangway or tender through the port exit to onward transport.

Frequently asked

Can you walk from Nuuk cruise port into town? Yes. Sikuki describes Atlantkaj and Feederkaj as an easy walk from central Nuuk, roughly 1 km away. Nuuk Center beside Katuaq is a useful central landmark.

How much is the local bus in Nuuk? Kr.20 (DKK) one way, paid in cash on board. Bus 1 takes about 6 minutes from Tuujuk to Nuuk Center on the daytime weekday timetable; the walk to Tuujuk is additional.

Do cruise ships dock or tender in Nuuk? Both occur. Sikuki identifies Atlantkaj and Feederkaj as cruise berths, while Norwegian Cruise Line explicitly says its Nuuk calls can dock or anchor.