Pitorqeq

Pitorqeq is a locality in , . Pitorqeq is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Knud Rasmussen’s Museum and Ilulissat Airport.

Museum
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Ilulissat Museum is a museum dedicated to the famous Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen. It is located in the town of , .

Aerodrome
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Ilulissat Airport; is a minor international airport serving , , the entire , the and . It is the third-busiest airport in , and the second busiest for international travel in . is situated 4 km northeast of Pitorqeq.

Hotel
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is a 4-star hotel located 2.7 km north of the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site owned by Air Greenland. The hotel was built shortly after the airport was opened in 1984 to accommodate passengers.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ilulissat.

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is the third largest city in , in the Disko Bay just by the icefjord, from which it got its name. has one of the most beautiful settings for a great Greenlandic experience.

Pitorqeq

Latitude
69.2152° or 69° 12′ 55″ north
Longitude
-51.1193° or 51° 7′ 10″ west
Elevation
2 metres (7 feet)
Open location code
98XC6V8J+37
Geo­Names ID
3421049
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Igdlumiut and Sermermiut.

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