Igaliku (Gardar Ruins)

Norse Episcopal Center

Once home to Greenland’s bishop, this UNESCO site features remains of a cathedral, farmhouses, and workshops from the Norse era. Today, it’s a tranquil sheep-farming village accessible by hiking or boat.

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