Streymoy region district, Faroe Islands

Places to visit near Argir

Argir is a town in Streymoy region district, Faroe Islands, home to about 1,871 people. Within 50 km by road there are 289 places to visit — 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 churches, 45 waterfalls and 24 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Skansin (2 km), Mariukirkjan (3 km) and Nordic House in the Faroe Islands (4 km).

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Argir, Faroe Islands
Argir, Streymoy region district, Faroe Islands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Argir at a glance

Location
Streymoy region district, Faroe Islands
Population
about 1,871
Coordinates
61.9960° N, 6.7715° W
Places within 50 km
289 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Argir

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Argir

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Argir. The closest is TInganes (2 km); the best-known is Húsareyn (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Húsareyn · viewpoint · Streymoy region · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Kolturshamar · viewpoint · Streymoy region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Kambur · viewpoint · Eysturoy region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • TInganes · viewpoint · Streymoy region · ~2 km
  • Fjallið · viewpoint · Streymoy region · ~3 km
  • Lítlafjall · viewpoint · Streymoy region · ~3 km

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Churches near Argir

54 churches within 100 km of Argir. The closest is Argja Kirkja (1 km); the best-known is Mariukirkjan (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Argir

45 waterfalls within 100 km of Argir. The closest is Svartafossur (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Argir

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Argir. The closest is Sandagerð (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Argir

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Argir. The closest is Hoyvíkshólmur (5 km); the best-known is Nólsoy (8 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nólsoy · river spot · Streymoy region · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Hestur · river spot · Streymoy region · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Sandoy · river spot · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Hoyvíkshólmur · river spot · Streymoy region · ~5 km
  • Kirkjubøhólmur · river spot · Streymoy region · ~7 km
  • Eysturoy · river spot · Eysturoy region · ~29 km · Must-see

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Caves near Argir

21 caves within 100 km of Argir. The closest is Heljareyga (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Argir

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Argir
  2. 2 km Skansin · heritage site, Streymoy region
  3. 1 km Mariukirkjan · church, Streymoy region
  4. 1 km Nordic House in the Faroe Islands · museum, Streymoy region
  5. 2 km Faroese National Heritage · museum, Streymoy region
  6. 4 km Húsareyn · viewpoint, Streymoy region
  7. 5 km Back to Argir

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    Within 15 km of Argir

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Argir by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints8288TInganes (2 km)
    Churches5454Argja Kirkja (1 km)
    Waterfalls4545Svartafossur (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2425Sandagerð (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2121Hoyvíkshólmur (5 km)
    Caves2121Heljareyga (4 km)
    Museums1212Smiðjan í Lítluvík (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1111Toftavatn (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1010Skansin (2 km)
    Other attractions89Strendur (16 km)
    Parks11Viðarlundin (3 km)

    Argir: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Argir?

    Skansin (heritage site, about 2 km), Mariukirkjan (church, about 3 km), Nordic House in the Faroe Islands (museum, about 4 km), Faroese National Heritage (museum, about 5 km), Húsareyn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Saint Olav's Church (church, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Argir?

    289 places on Spotwander: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 churches, 45 waterfalls, 24 beaches & coast, 21 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Argir?

    TInganes, about 2 km by road; Fjallið (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Argir?

    Argja Kirkja, about 1 km by road; Vesturkirkjan (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Argir?

    Svartafossur, about 4 km by road; Á Fossum (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Argir?

    Start in Argir, visit Skansin, then Mariukirkjan, then Nordic House in the Faroe Islands, then Faroese National Heritage, then Húsareyn, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Argir?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Argir

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Argir’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Argir on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.