The key feature of Greenland is its nature. These incredible memorable views excuse both the cold and the difficult terrain to overcome.

However, in addition to nature, whales, seals, and the Northern Lights, there are also many interesting places. Places that keep traces of history. The first people appeared there about a thousand years ago. However, most of the buildings are relatively new (the 18th century). But if you cross the city line and go to the mountains, you can find more ancient buildings.

The Hvalsey Church ruins are one of them. The church is located near one of the largest cities in Greenland - Qaqortoq. Just a few hours on a boat or a motor ship to the northeast and you are there. The road is also part of the journey. You will always hear the click of the camera shutter along the way as you will want to capture everything! It is very beautiful there!

When you get to the place and climb a little uphill, you will see several almost collapsed walls. This is the best-preserved medieval Norwegian settlement on the island - Hvalsey.

Norwegians settled in Greenland long before Columbus decided to sail and discover India. When you look at all this beauty around, it seems that the settlers were attracted by the harsh Greenland fjords. The inhabitants of Scandinavia pitched farms on the cold ground near Qaqortoq, built houses and churches. Hvalsey is the first Christian church in Greenland. Presumably, it was built in the 14th century.

The history is felt at every step. The Norwegian settlers had just packed up and left these walls 5-6 meters high. Almost nothing remains of the church wall: only a few stones with sheep grazing among them. Not far from the church there are the ruins of a small house with stables.

This place offers an incredible view. And the silence around interrupts all thoughts.