Sermilik Hostel

Sermilik Hostel is a truly unique place to stay.
Its location on Sermilik Fjord makes it the only accommodation in South Greenland with a view straight to icebergs right from the kitchen, and a lovely day hike takes you to the most gorgeous viewpoint directly to the Greenland Ice Sheet. And yet, it is still easily accessible by a 7 km gravel road from Qassiarsuk. You could land with the international flights from Keflavik or Copenhagen and be over at Sermilik Hostel later that day.

Sermilik Hostel is located on Tasiusaq Sheep Farm within Kujataa, South Greenland's UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the farming family themselves that run the hostel. Klaus Knudsen Frederiksen (fondly called Kilaasi) is a third-generation farmer at Tasiusaq, having inherited and expanded the place that his grandfather, Hanseeraq Frederiksen, founded in 1940. Together with his wife, Aviâja Lennert, they have raised their three children here, aged 24 to nearly 16. Their children are also home in the summer.

By selecting to eat breakfast and/or dinner with the family in their own home, you really get to hear about the daily life of an arctic farmer. Everyone sits together around a large table, often with visiting family friends and of course you, the guests from around the world.
It feels like one big cosy gathering.

Aviâja serves a wide selection of local food, anything from lamb pie to grilled self-caught trout to seafood bake to whale stew. She loves to use the plants and wildflowers from right there on the farm, so you will also surely taste her famous angelica marmelade, her fresh rhubarb compote, and delicious desserts. And not least, her fresh baked bread!

Accommodations

Sermilik Hostel has been in business for 10 years.
There are three houses that make up the entire Sermilik Hostel with space for 26 guests total.
There is a wifi hotspot available for purchase in all locations. Please note, connection can be slow at times.

The two-story red house past the barn is the official Sermilik Hostel. Here there is space for 12 guests on the ground floor, split between three bedrooms with primarily bunk beds. The bathroom with a flushing toilet and shower are also on the ground floor. Upstairs there is a living room and fully-equipped kitchen with loft ceiling. There is also an additional plank bed for an additional guest if needed.

The two-story light green house at the furthest point on the farm is called Ningiu's House ("ningiu" means grandmother in Kalaallisut / Greenlandic) as it is the private home of Kilaasi's mother, the children's grandmother. Here there is space for 10 guests, both on the ground floor and upstairs, with the bright airy living room, fully-equipped kitchen, shower and bathroom with flushing toilet on the ground floor.
On the ground floor there is one bedroom with a double bed and another bedroom with two single beds, that can be made into a double. Upstairs there is one bedroom with two single beds, and one bedroom with a one double bed and two single beds.

Close to the family home (the white house which is the first one you come to, when arriving from Qassiarsuk), there are two individual red cabins, each with space for 2 persons, in a double bed. These cabins have electricity although no bathroom or running water, nor any cooking facilities. Guests are therefore welcome to come to the family home to use the bathroom and shower, and they eat meals in the family home, too.

Tent
Guests can choose to pitch their tent outside Sermilik Hostel, in which Sermilik Hostel provides access to kitchen and bathroom/shower facilities.
With this option, guests are welcome to purchase meals (breakfast, lunchpack, dinner) a la carte.

Own Sleeping Bag
Guests can choose to bring their own sleeping bag and towel, in which Sermilik Hostel provides the bed and a flat sheet.
With this option, guests are welcome to purchase meals (breakfast, lunchpack, dinner) a la carte.

Made-up Bed
Guests can also choose to have a fully made-up bed, in which Sermilik Hostel provides the bed with comforter/duvet, pillow and all bed linens, plus a bath towel.
With this option, guests automatically have breakfast included in the price.
Additional meals (lunchpack, dinner) may be purchased a la carte.

Shared Room
All bookings can be considered as beds in shared rooms, as a standard.

Private Room
Guests may request to have a room for themselves at an additional fee, depending on space available.
The two individual cabins are automatically considered as private rooms.

All transportation is between Qassiarsuk & Sermilik Hostel on Tasiusaq Sheep Farm

Baggage Transport
Guests may choose to walk to Sermilik Hostel on Tasiusaq Sheep Farm to get a fantastic day hike experience just by arriving.
In the event you do not wish to carry your luggage, it is possible to purchase baggage transport for you or your group between Qassiarsuk and Sermilik Hostel. You can choose one-way or two-way.

There is typically space for approximately 12 bags with no additional passengers.

Person & Baggage Transport
Guests may also choose to be driven to/fro, in which case it is possible to purchase person & baggage transport for you or your group between Qassiarsuk and Sermilik Hostel. You can choose one-way or two-way.

There is typically space for 4 passengers with baggage.

Our Office

Tasiusaq B-1431
Qassiarsuk box 9
3921 Narsaq

Let's Talk

(+299) 19 92 02

Email Inquiry

sermilikhostel@gmail.com

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