Qassimiut: Building history in a remote settlement

Qassimiut is a remote settlement with a distinctive mix of protected, heritage-worthy and still-used buildings. The stone warehouse B81 dates from the 19th century; the local building stock also includes more recent school and church buildings. In Qassimiut, different periods of construction and forms of use come together. The biography of former Landsstyreformand Jonathan Motzfeldt is also connected to the place: he grew up in Qassimiut. For travellers, this brings together local architectural history and possible activities in the surrounding area.

Buildings with different stories

The stone warehouse B81 in Qassimiut dates from the 19th century, is protected and has been repaired on the outside. The Pilersuisoq store B-76 is a colonial building, considered worthy of preservation, and is still in use and maintained. The residential building B-86 is also a colonial building; it is likewise considered worthy of preservation and is still in use and maintained. These examples show the different relationships between building age, preservation status and use.

The school B-480 and the church B-112 are more recent buildings that are also considered worthy of preservation. The old school B-111 is likewise considered worthy of preservation, but is no longer in use and is in poor condition. The use and maintenance of B-76 and B-86, as well as the use and condition of B-111, may change. The building stock thus includes both buildings that remain in use and buildings with other preservation and use statuses.

Fishing, hunting and getting there

There are good opportunities for hunting and fishing in the area around Qassimiut. As part of tourism development, fishing and hunting trips are possible activities for visitors. Check in advance whether such a trip is offered during your travel dates. This will help you factor possible excursions into your travel plans.

There is a helicopter landing site on the outskirts of Qassimiut. Check current flight and schedule information when planning your specific journey. The site is therefore a useful geographical reference point when learning about the settlement, but it does not replace checking your travel plans.

Choosing Qassimiut as your base

Qassimiut Hunter's House is accommodation in the remote settlement. Check current availability before booking. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can base your choice of location on the aspects that matter to you during your stay: the local history and its buildings with different preservation classifications, or possible outdoor activities in the surrounding area. If people in your travel group have different interests, this distinction can help you decide together what to focus on.

The remote location is also a factor when deciding whether to visit Qassimiut. Consider whether you want to choose the settlement as a destination for its building history and the possible activities in the surrounding area.

Getting your bearings in the wider destination of Kommune Kujalleq

In the wider destination of Kommune Kujalleq, Greenland Sagalands is the tourist information office in Qaqortoq. It can help with organising tours and transport, as well as with borrowing equipment for outdoor activities. If you would like to use this regional contact point, check what is currently available before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Narsaq, Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq, Alluitsoq.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Kommune Kujalleq.