Hvalsey

#173 among destinations in Greenland

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Hvalsey is located near Qaqortoq, Greenland and is the site of Greenland's largest, best-preserved Norse ruins in the area known as the Eastern Settlement. In 2017, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and part of the Kujataa Greenland site. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 2017Area: 28.5 mi²Coordinates: 60°49'43"N, 45°46'58"W

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Hvalsey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hvalsey Church.

~200 ftE
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Hvalsey Church
1 min walk • Nestled among Greenland's rugged landscapes, Hvalsey Church stands as a poignant reminder of the Norse colonization that took place in the region over a millennium ago. This stone-built church, part of the Hvalsey Fjord Church ruins, is one of the best-preserved...