Illu Qoornoq (Coming Soon)
About this lodge
Illu Qoornoq is located in Qoornoq, a former fishing settlement in the Nuuk Fjord system.
The cabin sits close to the shoreline, surrounded by remnants of the old settlement, steep
mountains, and open fjord landscapes. Qoornoq has a history as an active fishing
community, including fish processing facilities and a small industrial railway once used for
transporting fish along the shore.
Today, Qoornoq is a place people return to rather than leave behind — used in summer by
families, cabin owners, and descendants with strong ties to the area.
It is a quiet place where history and nature exist side by side.
The journey starts in Nuuk
Your trip begins in Nuuk (Departure from Tidewater Steps in Nuuk).
We travel by boat through the Nuuk Fjord system. The journey takes around 2 hours and
passes through wide fjord sections, steep mountain walls, and drifting ice.
It is a calm and scenic route where seabirds and seals are often seen along the way.
Access is by boat only, which makes the arrival part of the experience itself.
About Qoornoq
Qoornoq is a former fishing settlement with a long coastal history in the Nuuk Fjord system.
The area has been shaped by:
● Traditional fishing and fish processing
● A small industrial rail system along the shoreline (no longer in use)
● Seasonal cabins and family houses
Old buildings still stand in parts of the settlement, slowly blending into the surrounding
nature, while the fjord continues to shape daily life here.
There is no permanent settlement today, but the area is still actively used in summer.
What is included?
When you book Illu Qoornoq, everything is prepared for your arrival.
Included in your stay
✓ Boat transport between Nuuk and Qoornoq (return)
✓ Cabin for up to x guests
✓ Beds made upon arrival
✓ Fully equipped kitchen (basic use)
✓ Living room and dining area
✓ Board games
✓ Shared indoor space
✓ Bucket toilet
The cabin has no electricity.
You need to bring food, drinking water, clothing, and any personal equipment for your stay.
Life in the cabin
This is a simple cabin stay in a remote fjord setting.
There is no electricity and no hotel facilities. The experience is based on simplicity, quiet
surroundings, and direct access to the fjord and landscape.
The cabin is designed for guests who want to disconnect from everyday routines and spend
time close to nature and history.
Things to do around Qoornoq
Explore the settlement
Walk through the old settlement and see remains of the former fishing industry and shoreline
infrastructure. Qoornoq offers a rare glimpse into Greenland’s coastal history.
Fjord and coastline
The shoreline around Qoornoq offers calm walking routes, small bays, and wide views
across the Nuuk Fjord system.
Wildlife
The fjord is home to Arctic wildlife such as:
● Seals
● Seabirds
● Occasionally whales passing through the fjord system
Important information
● Remote fjord location
● No electricity
● Access by boat only
● Weather conditions may affect transport
● Simple cabin living conditions
A stay shaped by history and nature
Illu Qoornoq is not a hotel and not a modern village stay.
It is a cabin in a former settlement where the fjord, the landscape, and the traces of history
create the experience.