Great Greenland
Great Greenland is a tannery, processing skins hunted by Indigenous hunters. Learn about how fashion is preserving Indigenous culture.
How fashion is shaping culture
Embark on an exclusive Greenland Sagalands guided tour in collaboration with Great Greenland inside the sealskin tannery. A cutting-edge tanning and production facility that seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. Our immersive tour unveils the intricacies of fur processing for sale and the creation of bespoke, high-end fashion pieces.
Begin your exploration with an enlightening presentation on the different stages of the tanning process, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the meticulous techniques employed at Great Greenland. Traverse through the facility, culminating in the furrier workshop and salesroom, where exceptional creations come to life.
DKK 325 per person
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Duration: 1 hour
5 min walk each way. Approx. 45 min at the tannery.
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Minimum 4 guests
Maximum 25 persons per group
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Difficulty moderate
Please note that this experience requires walking on flat concrete.
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Dresscode comfortable
Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers, weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, and a raincoat or windbreaker are recommended. At entrance, you can remove your jackets in the factory.
Tour Highlight
Indulge your senses with a curated selection of furs, including sealskin, polar bear, sheep, and more. Our knowledgeable guides will share insights into the ethical practices governing seal hunting and shed light on the working conditions faced by today’s hunters.
Throughout the tour, engage in a compelling dialogue about the annual purchase and processing statistics, gaining a deeper understanding of the scale and significance of Great Greenland’s operations. Immerse yourself in a world where traditional craftsmanship converges with contemporary elegance, making this Great Greenland tour a captivating exploration of luxury and ethical fur production.
Note: For a tour or an excursion within the next 48 hours, please call us at +299 228570 , or visit us in the tourist office and shop at Vatikanbakken 68 in Qaqortoq.
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Pictured above a hunter from Northern part of Greenland Photo - Kim Insuk, Visit Greenland
Commonly Asked Questions
Book your tour through the “Book Now” button on the tour descriptions. If you are interested in a specific date let us know! We will put it up for booking if the trip/tour is available that day and time.
Email: info@qaq.gl
TOURS For cruise-ship guests: Greenland Sagalands offers a full refund on tours purchased on the website if the cruise-ship does not port Qaqortoq. All passengers get a full refund. Due of delayed or changes of dates of arrival to Qaqortoq, all passengers are offered new tickets or their tickets are valid for same tour.
- You can regrets a purchased tour within 24 Hours if the tour is more than 48 Hours ahead.
- You get a full refund if the purchased tour is more than 21 days ahead.
- You get 75% refund if the tour purchased is less than 21 days ahead and more than 14 days.
- You get 50% refund if the tour purchased is less than 14 days ahead and more than 7 days.
We have the right to keep the payment due to personal cancellation for a tour less than 7 days.
Meet us inside our souvenir store! The guide will start the tour right outside the Greenland Sagalands building.
Cruise passengers: You will arrive to Qaqortoq on tender boats. Our building is placed right by the pier, not more than 100 meters away. Our staff will greet you by the pier, under the white tent. Please meet us 10-15 minutes before tour departure.
Would you like to reach a certain settlement or town? Or is there a specific fishing destination you would like to reach by boat? Specific destinations can be planned for you, so feel free to contact us through our email: info@qaq.gl
Previous personalised trips:
- Pick up at Narsarsuaq to Qaqortoq
- Stay at our airbnb
- Trip to the hot springs
- Return from Qaqortoq to Narsarsuaq