{"id":1538,"date":"2026-11-02T11:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acb.gl\/foundations-safeguard-and-support-greenlands-natural-and-cultural-heritage-for-future-generations\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T20:31:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T22:31:44","slug":"foundations-safeguard-and-support-greenlands-natural-and-cultural-heritage-for-future-generations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acb.gl\/en\/foundations-safeguard-and-support-greenlands-natural-and-cultural-heritage-for-future-generations\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundations help preserve and protect Greenland\u2019s natural and cultural heritage for future generations"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” left_padding_desktop=”27vw” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”27vw” bottom_padding_tablet=”12%” left_padding_tablet=”20vw” constrain_group_4=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”20vw” left_padding_phone=”7vw” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”7vw” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”0px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”static” advanced_gradient_angle=”65″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”advanced” advanced_gradient_display_type=”linear”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Arctic Circle Business has received DKK 3 million from the A.P. M\u00f8ller Foundation to develop Sallinnguit, a unique natural and cultural heritage site near Sisimiut, where more than 4,500 years of settlement and hunting history meet modern-day Greenland.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The plans for Sallinnguit include the establishment of an interpretive trail, information points, viewpoints, natural stone steps and walking paths to guide visitors through the area while protecting its most vulnerable cultural and natural heritage sites. The project is being developed in close collaboration with the Greenland National Museum and Archives, Sisimiut Museum and the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n

The project has also received funding from the Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik Foundation for archaeological investigations. These will help ensure that the development of the area takes place with the utmost respect for its protected cultural heritage sites. At the same time, the investigations provide an opportunity to generate new knowledge about the area’s history and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

In addition to these contributions, the project receives support through the annual tourism levy funds and from the Government of Greenland via EU funding under the Green Growth programme.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”1445″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

A unique cultural heritage site with more than 4,500 years of history<\/strong>
The Sallinnguit Peninsula is located west of Sisimiut’s old natural harbour, Paaraarssuk. The site contains traces from several periods of both the town’s and Greenland’s history, including settlement sites, burial grounds, turf-walled houses, longhouses, a blacksmith’s workshop and artefacts from the Saqqaq culture. The area is considered to hold significant cultural heritage value, and its location gives it great potential to become a central destination for cultural and nature-based tourism in Destination Arctic Circle.<\/p>\n

The area is already frequently visited by both local residents and tourists, as reflected in the visible wear and tear on the landscape and the deteriorating condition of existing interpretation facilities. Today, visitors move through several parts of the area without clear signage or guidance, and some even walk through ruins and enter burial grounds, which is in violation of heritage protection legislation.<\/p>\n

Local skills and expertise to strengthen future nature and cultural heritage projects<\/strong>
An important part of Arctic Circle Business’ work is to develop and support the local business community. During the initial preparation of the project, it became clear that there is a need for specialised skills and expertise \u2013 both for this project and for future landscape projects, particularly in protected cultural and natural areas where tourism is expected to increase. This includes the construction of nature trails and stone steps, as well as the restoration and maintenance of natural and cultural landscapes.<\/p>\n

For this reason, Arctic Circle Business organised a workshop this summer on the restoration and construction of nature trails in Sallinnguit. Participants received instruction in both the principles and practical aspects of trail restoration, heritage protection, and the use of equipment and safety procedures related to trail work. The course combined theory with hands-on work in the landscape, with the aim of strengthening local skills and expertise in trail construction.<\/p>\n

Funding makes it possible to realise the plans for Sallinnguit<\/strong>
The funding from the foundations makes a multi-year programme of investigations and development possible. What began as ideas and drawings is now being translated into physical improvements and facilities, with implementation continuing through to the end of 2028.<\/p>\n

Tanja M\u00f8ller, Project Manager at Arctic Circle Business, says:<\/p>\n