Hvalopsamlingspladsen

Hvalopsamlingspladsen is a scenic viewpoint in Avannaata, Greenland. Hvalopsamlingspladsen is situated near Zion’s Church, as well as near Ilulissat Baptist Church.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Knud Rasmussen’s Museum and Hotel Arctic.

Knud Rasmussen’s Museum

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 Ilulissat, Greenland. Knud Rasmussen’s Museum is situated 260 metres east of Hvalopsamlingspladsen.

Hotel Arctic

Hotel

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Hotel Arctic 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. Hotel Arctic is situated 1 km northeast of Hvalopsamlingspladsen.

Ilulissat Airport

Aerodrome

Photo: kaet44, CC BY 2.0.

Ilulissat Airport; is a minor international airport serving Ilulissat, Greenland, the entire Disko Bay Region, the North and West Greenland. It is the third-busiest airport in Greenland, and the second busiest for international travel in Greenland. Ilulissat Airport is situated 3½ km northeast of Hvalopsamlingspladsen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ilulissat.

Ilulissat

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

Hvalopsamlingspladsen

Type: Scenic viewpoint
Category: tourism
Location: Avannaata, Greenland, North America
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Latitude

69.2197° or 69° 13′ 11″ north

Longitude

-51.1108° or 51° 6′ 39″ west

Open location code

98XC6V9Q+VM

OpenStreetMap ID

node 1398412119

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=viewpoint

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Zion’s Church and Ilulissat Baptist Church.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Nannas Villa and The Arctic Guest House.

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