Saqqarliit Beach

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Saqqarliit Beach is a Beach at Nuuk 3900, Greenland

Saqqarliit Beach is a small rocky beach in the old colonial harbour district of Nuuk, on Greenland southwest coast. It sits below the historic timber buildings of the Kolonihavnen quarter, a short step from Grønlands Nationalmuseum, and looks out toward the islands of the Nuuk fjord and the distant peak of Sermitsiaq. Do not come to swim. The water is cold and the shore is dark sand, pebbles and seaweed. Come instead for a short waterside walk, to watch the boats work in and out of the harbour, and now and then to glimpse whales feeding offshore. Nuuk lies at around 64°N, and its coastal position brings its share of cloud. Even so, the long dark winters offer frequent chances at the northern lights, and an open shoreline like this, away from the brightest streets, is a fine place to watch them shimmer over the fjord.

Where to find Saqqarliit Beach?

64°10'6"N, 51°44'40"W

Aurora hunting in Nuuk?

The aurora season here runs from September to April, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in October, February and March. The natural setting around Saqqarliit Beach makes it a wonderful spot to watch for the Northern Lights.

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