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Tiilerilaaq
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Rooted in Community, Self-Sufficiency and Tradition
A small settlement, home to less than 100 residents year round, roughly 40 kilometers north of Tasiilaq, Tiilerilaaq lies at the southern tip of the land mass adjacent to Ammassalik Island. Despite its small size, the settlement combines basic amenities with breathtaking natural surroundings, providing a unique and immersive Arctic experience.
Mesmerizing Views of the Sermilik Icefjord
Tiilerilaaq’s unique location offers residents and visitors an unobstructed view of the expansive Sermilik Icefjord and the Greenland ice sheet in the distance. Here, one can marvel at the spectacle of millions of icebergs, each unique in shape and size, floating away slowly in the fjord, bathed in beautiful sunlight. The spectacle, a blend of tranquility and grandeur, is a sight to behold and cherished by all who witness it.
A Hunters and Fishermen Community
Perched on the edge of the Sermilik Icefjord, Tiilerilaaq is a small settlement that’s home to a community of hunters and fishermen. Residents navigate the cold waters of the fjord, rich with marine life, and traverse the icy landscapes in search of sustenance. This way of life, shaped by the sea and the land, is at the heart of Tiilerilaaq’s culture.
Map of Tasiilaq
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Map of the Ammassalik Region
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Key Infrastructure in Tiilerilaaq
- A helipad, a dedicated landing spot for the helicopter, check-in is handled by the supermarket.
- A harbour with local pontoon in the settlement
- A small supermarket that includes local Greenlandic bank and post office
- A petrol station that is managed by the supermarket and petrol must be purchased at the supermarket counter during their normal opening hours
- A service house with running water that offers laundry and shower services, as well as basic accommodation facility
- Water supply: there is a communal silo in the centre of the settlement for collecting drinking water
- A nursing station that must be contacted for all medical inquiries
- Recreational facilities such as multipurpose football field
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