The Chieftain’s farm Herjolfsnæs

The farm in the eastern settlement was, according to sagas, a nodal point for trade. Excavations have revealed…

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Ruin of a boathouse on the beach

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Church ruin

The church ruin at Hvalsø Fjord is one of the best preserved Norse churches. This 14th century church is built of…

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Farm ruin

The farm ruin at the bottom of Erik’s Fjord is interpreted as Erik the Red’s fabled farm Brattahlið. Traces of a…

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Garðar church, the Norse Episcopal residence

Episcopal residence from 1124 until approx. 1300. Near the stone-built church traces are also found of the bishop’s…

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Natural harbour with ruins of a small farm.

The harbour and farm is built opposite a pasture. There are traces of several Inuit settlements in the same areas.

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Ruin of a small house,

The house was used for hunting or sailing.

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Ruins of two small houses

The houses have probably been used in connection with hunting and sailing.

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Ruins of a presumed nunnery in Siglu Fjord

Dated to early Middle Ages. Beneath the nunnery lay the remains of an earlier 9th century building. Half of an…

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Ruin of a large farm and warehouse

The farm and the a possible warehouse are located close to the beach.

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