HOT BATHS OF UUNARTOQ
You won't soon forget your exquisite swim in the 38°C hot springs, where the air temperature is usually around 10°C in summer, with a breathtaking view of the fjord and its icebergs. The source of the heat would not be due to volcanic activity but to the geothermal subsoil that heats the water in the spring when the deep layers of the earth's crust rub against each other. While these springs have been known for thousands of years, Uunartoq Island has never been permanently inhabited because of its sparse vegetation and harsh climate so close to the ice cap. However, there is still thought to have been a Benedictine abbey in the fjord near Uunartoq in Viking times. An old legend also tells that Leif Eriksson bathed here in the year 1000 to be clean and presentable before setting sail and heading west to discover the new lands of America. Some people also think there are ghosts haunting the place! Don't hesitate to bring your picnic if you are staying for a few hours, don't forget towels and bathing suit and a good warm sweater for when you get out of the water. Small cabins on site allow you to change your clothes in a sheltered place and leave your belongings there if you need them.
More than half an hour by boat from Qaqortoq, Sagalands organizes half-day excursions in collaboration with Blue Ice from June to September.