The towering, jagged mountains that surround Tasermiut Fjord is why it's often referred to as the 'Patagonia of the north'. At Klosterdal (Monastery Valley), we are surrounded by three giant mountains-Napasorsuaq, Ketil, and Nalumasortoq. Here we can walk to a Norse ruin, hike along the valley, or explore the bay by kayak. Continue to Nanortalik, the southernmost town in Greenland, located on an island of the same name. Its name derives from the West Greenlandic word 'Nanoq' meaning 'the place where bears pass through', describing the polar bears that were once seen floating past on sea ice. Deep fjords, woodlands and grasslands, and rugged mountainside cliffs, some over 1,000 meters/3,280 feet, attract enthusiastic climbers from around the world. On arrival, you'll receive a warm welcome from the local community who have opened up their town for you to explore. Nanortalik is a town that's known for their love of singing and you'll be treated to choir performance. Visit Nanortalik Church, a wooden, Danish Lutheran church built in 1916 and is currently the only church serving the Nanortalik congregation. The church is in the old colonial quarter of the town. Next to the church is a landmark boulder called the 'Knud Rasmussen Stone', named after Greenland's most famous citizen, Dr Knud Rasmussen, an explorer and ethnologist. Prince Christian Sound connects the Labrador Sea with the Irminger Sea. Approximately 100 kilometers/60 miles long, and, in parts, as narrow as 500 meters/600 feet wide, the fjord is flanked by jagged mountain peaks, some reaching over 2,200 meters/7,200 feet high, with countless glaciers coming all the way down to the sea. We slow-cruise through the sound to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Icebergs sculpted into fantastic shapes often block the entrance to the sound, a great spectacle for photography. At Kangersuneq Qingorleq located at the northern end of the fjord, a glacier front is ideal for exploration by Zodiac or kayak. In the southern section of the sound, we pass a small settlement named Aappilattoq, which means red in Greenlandic, after the red mountains rising above the town. Aappilattoq is well-known in Greenland for the jagged mountain peaks that surround it-a delight for photographers. ...
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