Norðoyar region district, Faroe Islands

Places to visit near Kirkja

Kirkja is a town in Norðoyar region district, Faroe Islands, home to about 31 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 churches, 11 waterfalls and 20 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Enniberg (18 km), Kúvingafjall (22 km) and Gjógvarafjall (37 km).

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Kirkja, Faroe Islands
Kirkja, Norðoyar region district, Faroe Islands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kirkja at a glance

Location
Norðoyar region district, Faroe Islands
Population
about 31
Coordinates
62.3263° N, 6.3238° W
Places within 50 km
147 (11 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 Kirkja

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kirkja: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Kirkja, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Kirkja

89 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kirkja. The closest is Klubbin (2 km); the best-known is Enniberg (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Enniberg · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Kúvingafjall · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Klubbin · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~2 km
  • Havnartindur · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~9 km
  • Krúnufjall · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~14 km
  • Lokki · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~16 km

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Churches near Kirkja

52 churches within 100 km of Kirkja. The closest is Kirkju Kirkja (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kirkja

38 waterfalls within 100 km of Kirkja. The closest is Norðdalsfossur (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Kirkja

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kirkja. The closest is Eiðsvík (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Kirkja

26 caves within 100 km of Kirkja. The closest is Árantshola (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kirkja

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kirkja. The closest is Fugloy (2 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Fugloy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~2 km
  • Svínoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~8 km
  • Viðoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~11 km
  • Borðoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~16 km
  • Eysturoy · river spot · Eysturoy region · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Kunoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~21 km

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A one-day trip from Kirkja

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kirkja
  2. 1 km Kirkju Kirkja · church, Norðoyar region
  3. 23 km Kúvingafjall · viewpoint, Norðoyar region
  4. 13 km Enniberg · viewpoint, Norðoyar region
  5. 17 km Klubbin · viewpoint, Norðoyar region
  6. 2 km Fugloy · river spot, Norðoyar region
  7. 2 km Back to Kirkja

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How to reach Kirkja

    All places near Kirkja by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kirkja by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4389Klubbin (2 km)
    Churches3652Kirkju Kirkja (1 km)
    Waterfalls1138Norðdalsfossur (7 km)
    Beaches & coast2029Eiðsvík (3 km)
    Caves1226Árantshola (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves918Fugloy (2 km)
    Forts & heritage612Skálatoftir (18 km)
    Museums311Former Whaling Station (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Toftavatn (41 km)
    Other attractions57Seal Woman (28 km)
    Parks01Viðarlundin (52 km)

    Kirkja: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kirkja?

    Enniberg (viewpoint, about 18 km), Kirkju Kirkja (church, about 1 km), Kúvingafjall (viewpoint, about 22 km), Klubbin (viewpoint, about 2 km), Fugloy (river spot, about 2 km), Hattarvíkar Kirkja (church, about 3 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 churches, 11 waterfalls, 20 beaches & coast, 12 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kirkja?

    Klubbin, about 2 km by road; Havnartindur (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kirkja?

    Kirkju Kirkja, about 1 km by road; Hattarvíkar Kirkja (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Kirkja?

    Norðdalsfossur, about 7 km by road; Kjódalsfossur (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kirkja?

    Start in Kirkja, visit Kirkju Kirkja, then Kúvingafjall, then Enniberg, then Klubbin, then Fugloy, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kirkja?

    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 Kirkja

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