Hans Egede Church, Nuuk

Name: Hans Egede Church
Address: Kirkevej 13, Nuuk, 3900, Greenland
Telephone: +299 32 18 09

#7 among attractions in Nuuk

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Facts and practical information

Hans Egede Church is an evangelical Lutheran church in Nuuk, Greenland, located in the district of Old Nuuk. The church was consecrated on the 250-year anniversary of the founding of Hans Egede's mission. It is a wooden structure, named after Danish-Norwegian missionary Hans Egede. ()

Local name: Hans Egede Kirke Coordinates: 64°10'25"N, 51°44'12"W

Address

Kirkevej 13Nuuk 3900 Greenland

Contact

+299 32 18 09

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Day trips

Hans Egede Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nuuk Cathedral, Kalaaliaraq Market, Greenland National Museum, Nuuk Center.

0.5 miNW
Iconic red wood church dating to 1849
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Shopping, Market
Kalaaliaraq Market, Nuuk
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0.4 miNW
Excavated artifacts and archived records
Greenland National Museum, Nuuk
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~1640 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Nuuk Center, Nuuk
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0.5 miNW
Memorial
Statue of Hans Egede, Nuuk
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0.4 miSW
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0.4 miNE
Art museum in a pared-down setting
Nuuk Art Museum, Nuuk
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~1100 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Cinema
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0.4 miN
Church
Christ the King Church, Nuuk
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~850 ftNW
Library
Public and National Library of Greenland, Nuuk
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1.7 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Greenland, Nuuk
44 min walk • The University of Greenland is Greenland's only university. It is in the capital city of Nuuk. Most courses are taught in Danish, a few in Greenlandic and classes by exchange lecturers often in English.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hans Egede Church open?

Hans Egede Church is open:

Monday 10 am - 1 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Thursday 10 am - 1 pm
Friday 10 am - 12 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 11 am & 12 pm - 1 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hans Egede Church?

Nearby attractions include Nuuk Centrum, Nuuk (4 min walk), Public and National Library of Greenland, Nuuk (5 min walk), Katuaq, Nuuk (6 min walk), Anori Art, Nuuk (9 min walk).

How to get to Hans Egede Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hans Egede Church:

Bus

Aqqusinersuaq Katersortafik • Lines: 2, 4 (1 min walk)
Nuup Qeqqa Kujalleq • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)