The Chieftain’s farm Herjolfsnæs
The farm in the eastern settlement was, according to sagas, a nodal point for trade. Excavations have revealed…
Ruin of a boathouse on the beach
Church ruin
The church ruin at Hvalsø Fjord is one of the best preserved Norse churches. This 14th century church is built of…
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…
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…
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.
Ruin of a small house,
The house was used for hunting or sailing.
Ruins of two small houses
The houses have probably been used in connection with hunting and sailing.
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…
Ruin of a large farm and warehouse
The farm and the a possible warehouse are located close to the beach.