Hotel SØMA
Experience Aasiaat
Experience Aasiaat, the peaceful, Arctic coastal getaway filled with grand, untouched nature right outside your door. Here, you will encounter the flat archipelago of Disko Bay, a bustling commercial harbor, and authentic Greenlandic daily life, all while enjoying easy access to guided boat tours, kayaking, hiking, and the magical Northern Lights of winter. With a welcoming, comfortable base at our hotel, it is easy to make these Arctic adventures completely your own.
Travel to Aasiaat: What awaits you in the town by Disko Bay?
Aasiaat is a charming Greenlandic coastal town where you can combine genuine local life with raw Arctic nature up close. It offers a destination that feels intimate and easy to explore on foot, yet simultaneously opens the gateway to a vast network of islands, deep fjords, and open-sea adventures. Here, the goal is not to rush from one tourist sight to another, but to slow down and connect with the unique pace, the shifting light, and the surrounding sea. Aasiaat is the perfect starting point if you wish to experience Disko Bay at your own rhythm – well away from the main tourist crowds.
Summer in Aasiaat: Sea adventures, islands, and bright nights
Summer brings endless daylight and makes it effortless to explore Aasiaat outdoors, whether you prefer gentle strolls or grand expeditions. The lively harbor serves as your gateway to the surrounding waters, where you can feel the vastness of the archipelago and encounter the wildlife of the bay.
- Sailing the Archipelago: Head out into the flat skerry landscape and experience the immense sense of space and silence found only in the Arctic.
- Coastal Hiking: Hike through the terrain surrounding the town to discover beautiful viewpoints where the sea, icebergs, and rocky cliffs dominate the horizon.
- Sea Kayaking: Experience the coastal waters up close from a traditional sea kayak, gliding silently between the islands under the midnight sun.
- Local Summer Dining: Spend your bright summer evenings enjoying local company and a wonderful meal at our Café og Sommerrestaurant Aasiaat during its seasonal opening.
Winter in Aasiaat: Northern Lights, frost, and Arctic stillness
Winter is ideal if you want to experience the quiet magic of Disko Bay. When the snow falls, the town enters a peaceful rhythm where nature completely dictates the pace. Clear nights present unforgettable moments as the night sky comes alive, while the short days invite you to blend crisp outdoor adventures with warm, local hospitality inside.
- Northern Lights Hunting: Head out to the dark edges of town on clear winter nights to witness the green auroras dance across the Arctic sky.
- Snowshoeing & Winter Treks: Explore the frozen coastal landscapes on foot, enjoying the sharp seasonal light and the crunching powder snow beneath you.
- Ice Fjord & Settlement Boat Tours: Sail past massive, frozen icebergs and experience how the local communities adapt to the rhythmic chill of the Arctic winter.
- Cozy Indoor Culture: Combine your cold outdoor excursions with warm breaks inside, discovering local art, history, and the authentic Greenlandic winter pace.
How to plan your trip to Aasiaat
The best approach is to choose your preferred season first and then build your itinerary around 2-3 key experiences you really want to prioritize:
- Intensive days spent out on the sea
- Hiking through the green summer landscapes
- Crisp winter evenings watching the Northern Lights
- Time to soak in the town’s local atmosphere
You can keep your journey simple and book everything with us at Hotel SØMA Aasiaat: accommodation, dining, and tours, leaving you free to focus entirely on being present in the moment. It is the best way to enjoy your stay at Hotel SØMA Aasiaat, and use our hotel as a warm base to craft your tours on the water, in town, and out into the magnificent Disko Bay.
Stay comfortably and close to the adventures at Hotel SØMA Aasiaat
A cozy and reliable base makes it significantly easier to experience Aasiaat, allowing you to effortlessly transition between rugged outdoor trips and modern indoor comfort without any logistical hassle. At our hotel in Aasiaat, you stay close to the harbor, where the atmosphere of the town and the water is a natural part of your stay—even when you are just enjoying a hot cup of coffee and watching the day begin outside.
From Aasiaat to more of Greenland
From Aasiaat, it is easy to travel further along the coast. Hotel SØMA has hotels all over Greenland in Nuuk, Sisimiut, Aasiaat, and Ilulissat, making it easy to explore more of Greenland while feeling right at home in every new place. You can also read our guide about travelling to Greenland to plan the best adventure.