Day 8 Qaqortoq (afternoon) - Art Walk of Qaqortoq (Man and Stone)

Duration
1hr 30 min
Available on
Day 8 5:00 pm
Activity Level
Strenuous - This tour is not recommended for guests with pre-existing medical conditions such as cardiac, respiratory, or orthopedic conditions, including joint injuries or disease, or any other serious medical condition. Guests must consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this tour is appropriate. Guests who have concerns must consult with their personal physician before engaging in any activity that may be strenuous for them, particularly those involving water-based activities. Guests should consider their swimming ability when selecting tours involving water-based activities.
 
Overview
Find beauty and art all around the city of Qaqortoq, as you walk with your guide viewing the Stone & Man art collection by Aka Høegh and other Nordic artists.
Highlights
Walk from the pier and through the city, viewing all the beautiful artifacts made by artists from Qaqortoq.
Learn about the cultural project created by Aka Høegh, "Stone & Man," which began with 18 Nordic artists transforming hard granite into 24 works of art, and now includes 31 works around the city.
Get into details about the history and meanings of these works.
After a stroll through the city, end the tour at the museum.
Important details and advisements
The town has steep and difficult roads. The route has parts on smaller track and stairs.
Not recommended for guests in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
No toilet facilities available.
The level of guide experience varies due to the remoteness of the location. Limited tourism infrastructure is part of the charm here, and you are trading breadth of experience for authentic interaction.