Viking Ruins

A number of Viking ruins still standing in the southern region of the nation from before they eerily and mysteriously vanished from it. Visit these ruins to see how settlements held on for hundreds of years before eventually vanishing from the map.

The remains of Eric the Red's 1,000-year-old Norse colonies are among the most well-liked sights to view in southern Greenland. Around 5,000 Norsemen are thought to have resided in all of Greenland at one time. The reason for the communities' demise is yet unknown. A trip to the locations of the ruins is a fascinating look back into the lives of these hardy gatherers and hunters. The Hvalsey Fjord Church, the oldest in Greenland and a must-see, and Brattahlid near the town of Qassiarsuk can both be reached by boat in 20 minutes from the Narsarsuaq international airport.