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Regional guide

Northern Islands

The Northern Islands are not one island but six in total - Fugloy, Svínoy, Viðoy, Borðoy, Kunoy, and Kalsoy, collectively known as the Northern Isles. Although rough oceans and tall mountains divide these communities, they are connected by a shared history and identity.

The Northern Islands are immediately different from the rest. The mountains here are higher, the cliffs more rugged, and the weather even more unpredictable (if possible) – in short, the Northern Islands are unique, and it’s worth making a trip out here as you’re about to find out. Moreover, the opening of the Eysturoy tunnel has dramatically shortened journey times, meaning that the Faroes’ second town, Klaksvík, is now barely 45 minutes from the capital (a whole half an hour less than before the tunnel).

Klaksvík

Klaksvík, the second-largest town in the Faroe Islands, is a charming fishing hub nestled between steep mountains. It offers stunning views and is a gateway to exploring the northern islands. Indeed, Klaksvík is the ideal place to base yourself for exploring the northern islands, with its convenient selection of accommodations, cafes, and restaurants. Klaksvík is also the hub of all communication in this part of the islands, and it's from here that buses, roads, and one of the two ferry routes in the north radiate.

Café Fríða

Lovely cosy cafe with delicious coffee and tempting treats in a relaxing environment

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King Christians church

One of the first major modern churches in Scandinavia that is inspired by the old Nordic style

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Klakkur

Exceptional panorama view

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1912

We sell a wide range of homemade knit and crafts

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Chugging several times daily out of the harbour in Klaksvík, Sam (at over 40 years old, one of the oldest ferries in the Faroese fleet) sails for Kalsoy – the glittering jewel in the Faroese crown. The hike to the Kallur lighthouse at the northern tip of Kalsoy is excellent. Still, the views from Kallur, truly take your breath away – lined up in perfect silhouette, you can feast your eyes on no fewer than five different islands, each subtly from the next.

Cycling on Kalsoy

Cycling through Kalsoy's dark tunnels to reach breathtaking views as you go is an experience that is beyond the usual!

Don't have a bike? No worries! You can rent one on Kalsoy right next to the harbour where the ferry arrives in Syðradalur.
Always wear a reflective vest when cycling in tunnels - Kalsoy has four tunnels!
Remember to bring a good bicycle- and/or headlamp.
When travelling to Kalsoy by bike, booking the ferry ticket in advance is unnecessary. Feel free to ask the staff for guidance on where and how to park your bicycle onboard.
When arriving at Kalsoy, wait for the cars and buses to depart from Syðradalur. This will make your trip nearly car-free.

The kiosk at the end of the world

Locally run kiosk in Trøllanes selling snacks and goods from the farm

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Kallurin

The lighthouse at the end of the world

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Café Eðge

Café on the edge

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Kópakonan - the Selkie statue

The seal woman is based on one of the most famous legends in the Faroe Islands

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Northern islands

Speaking of ferries, the one trip that everyone wants to make is aboard Ritan, the sturdy boat that plies the choppy waters across to the Faroes’ most northerly and exposed islands: Svínoy and Fugloy. Neither big nor plush, the ferry is very much the workhorse of the Northern Islands, delivering mail, supplies and people to these two outposts whose existence is at the mercy of the whims of the North Atlantic. Once on land (be prepared to leap ashore in stormy seas), hiking is the main attraction on both islands – and a combination of quiet lanes and paths is waiting to be explored. Always be prepared for the weather to take a turn and the ferry to be cancelled or rescheduled.

Both Svínoy and Fugloy captivate like nowhere else – the modern world untrammels rural life here – a desirable quality that’s increasingly hard to find.

The region is known for its imposing and towering mountains, which cast long shadows over its idyllic villages.

The Faroes specialise in dramatic scenery – and the Northern Islands won’t fail to impress there. The highest sea cliff anywhere in Europe (when measured as the sheer drop to sea level), Enniberg, rises vertically out of the North Atlantic Ocean to a height of 754m and marks the most northerly point of another of the Northern Island group, Viðoy. A handful of serious hikers make it out here, but most people are content with an impressive line for their postcards home!