Western Greenland GuideWestern Greenland is a region of Greenland. Home to the capital, Nuuk, this is the part of Greenland that you would probably think of if you've only seen the stereotypical picture. HotelsFind hotels in Ilulissat, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk and more. IlulissatIlulissat is a city in Western Greenland. Located in the Disco Bay just by the Icefjord, from which it has gotten its name, Ilulissat has one of the most beautiful settings for a great Greenlandic experience. KangerlussuaqKangerlussuaq is a settlement on the west coast of Greenland near the end of a fjord of the same name. NuukNuuk, also known by its Danish name of Godthåb, is the capital and administrative centre of Greenland, with a population of around 15,000. UummannaqUummannaq is a city in Western Greenland. Uummannaq is a town of about 1,300 people with another 1,300 residing in the surrounding settlements. SisimiutSisimiut is a town in Western Greenland region of Greenland. Since the distances are very small, everything is walkable. QasigiannguitQasigiannguit is a city in Western Greenland. It is located in the Disco Bay. You can easily walk around the town. OqaatsutOqaatsut is a village in Western Greenland. Oqaatsut or Rodebay is a coastal village with 46 inhabitants as of 2010. AasiaatAasiaat is a city in Greenland. Aasiaat is an incredible place for kayaking and whale spotting.