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All Greenland Qaqortoq

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Qaqortoq

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Qaqortoq, Greenland

Updated September 23, 2019

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Qaqortoq, Greenland. The town’s helipad can be seen on the far left.

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Qaqortoq Road

In a country where driving from one town to another is literally impossible, this small stretch of gravel is a remarkable feat.
Mindenbrønden

Qaqortoq, Greenland

Mindebrønden

No longer the only, but definitely the oldest, fountain in Greenland.
Stone & Man

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Stone & Man

One Greenland town turned itself into an open air sculpture gallery with the help of a series of traditional stone artworks.
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