Norðoyar region district, Faroe Islands

Places to visit near Klaksvík

Klaksvík is a town in Norðoyar region district, Faroe Islands, home to about 4,664 people. Within 50 km by road there are 265 places to visit — 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 churches, 27 waterfalls and 26 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Kúvingafjall (13 km), Gjógvarafjall (17 km) and Eysturoy (18 km).

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

Klaksvík at a glance

Location
Norðoyar region district, Faroe Islands
Population
about 4,664
Coordinates
62.2266° N, 6.5890° W
Places within 50 km
265 (21 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 Klaksvík

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Klaksvík: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Klaksvík

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Klaksvík. The closest is Fýramarkaknúkur (3 km); the best-known is Kúvingafjall (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kúvingafjall · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Gjógvarafjall · viewpoint · Eysturoy region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kambur · viewpoint · Eysturoy region · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Enniberg · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Fýramarkaknúkur · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~3 km
  • Akursteinur · viewpoint · ~5 km

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Churches near Klaksvík

53 churches within 100 km of Klaksvík. The closest is Soli Deo Gloria (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Klaksvík

37 waterfalls within 100 km of Klaksvík. The closest is Svartifossur (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Klaksvík

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Klaksvík. The closest is Borðoyarvík (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Klaksvík

26 caves within 100 km of Klaksvík. The closest is Glyggur (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Klaksvík

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Klaksvík. The closest is Borðoy (7 km); the best-known is Eysturoy (18 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Eysturoy · river spot · Eysturoy region · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Borðoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~7 km
  • Kunoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~12 km
  • Nólsoy · river spot · Streymoy region · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Kalsoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~14 km
  • Viðoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~16 km

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A one-day trip from Klaksvík

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Klaksvík
  2. 13 km Kúvingafjall · viewpoint, Norðoyar region
  3. 17 km Gjógvarafjall · viewpoint, Eysturoy region
  4. 4 km Eysturoy · river spot, Eysturoy region
  5. 8 km Kambur · viewpoint, Eysturoy region
  6. 9 km Toftavatn · lake, Eysturoy region
  7. 20 km Back to Klaksvík

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From travellers near Klaksvík

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How to reach Klaksvík

    All places near Klaksvík by distance

    Within 15 km of Klaksvík

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Klaksvík by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints8291Fýramarkaknúkur (3 km)
    Churches5053Soli Deo Gloria (1 km)
    Waterfalls2737Svartifossur (5 km)
    Beaches & coast2628Borðoyarvík (4 km)
    Caves2626Glyggur (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1718Borðoy (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1112Blankskáli (7 km)
    Museums1111Former Whaling Station (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89Toftavatn (20 km)
    Other attractions69Varmakelda (12 km)
    Parks11Viðarlundin (32 km)

    Klaksvík: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Klaksvík?

    Kúvingafjall (viewpoint, about 13 km), Gjógvarafjall (viewpoint, about 17 km), Eysturoy (river spot, about 18 km), Kambur (viewpoint, about 19 km), Toftavatn (lake, about 20 km), Soli Deo Gloria (church, about 1 km).

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

    265 places on Spotwander: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 churches, 27 waterfalls, 26 beaches & coast, 26 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Klaksvík?

    Fýramarkaknúkur, about 3 km by road; Akursteinur (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Klaksvík?

    Soli Deo Gloria, about 1 km by road; Christianskirkjan (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Klaksvík?

    Svartifossur, about 5 km by road; Kráaráfossur (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Klaksvík?

    Start in Klaksvík, visit Kúvingafjall, then Gjógvarafjall, then Eysturoy, then Kambur, then Toftavatn, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Klaksvík?

    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 Klaksvík

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