Qeqertarsuaq or Godhavn in Danish is a port and a town on the south coast of Qeqertarsuatsiaq (Disko Island), an island on the west coast of Greenland. Founded in 1773, it is home to a campus of the University of Copenhagen.The Municipality of Qeqertarsuaq is one of only two Greenlandic municipalities that does not occupy a portion of the main island of Greenland (the other one is Aasiaat).

Attractions

Many of the flat basaltic mountains found all over the island are covered with perpetual snow. The greatest area is called Sermersuaq (The Grand Glacier). Sermersuaq is situated rather far from the coast which is why it is difficult to reach in summer. Lyngmarksbræen (The Lyngmark Glacier) is a lot smaller than Sermersuaq, but is close to town and can be reached on a few hours’ walk. The glacier covers almost 10 km. As something quite unique in Greenland, it is possible to ride a dog sled at Qeqertarsuaq under the midnight sun in summer. It takes place on the inland ice at a height of around 700 m in the Lyngmarksfjeld behind the town. One can wander to the top of the Lyngmarksfjeld where efforts are rewarded by a fantastic view of Disco Bay and the gigantic icebergs at Ilulissat almost 100 kilometers away.