Norðoyar region district, Faroe Islands

Places to visit near Kunoy

Kunoy is a town in Norðoyar region district, Faroe Islands, home to about 70 people. Within 50 km by road there are 251 places to visit — 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 churches, 27 waterfalls and 26 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Kúvingafjall (2 km), Enniberg (13 km) and Gjógvarafjall (17 km).

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

Kunoy at a glance

Location
Norðoyar region district, Faroe Islands
Population
about 70
Coordinates
62.3039° N, 6.6475° W
Places within 50 km
251 (19 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 Kunoy

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kunoy

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kunoy. The closest is Middagsfjall (1 km); the best-known is Kúvingafjall (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kúvingafjall · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Enniberg · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Gjógvarafjall · viewpoint · Eysturoy region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Middagsfjall · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~1 km
  • Urðafjall · viewpoint · Norðoyar region · ~2 km
  • Gráfelli · viewpoint · Eysturoy region · ~23 km · Must-see

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Churches near Kunoy

52 churches within 100 km of Kunoy. The closest is Kunoyar Kirkja (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kunoy

35 waterfalls within 100 km of Kunoy. The closest is Svartifossur (9 km); the best-known is Fossá Waterfall (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Kunoy

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kunoy. The closest is Viðvík (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Kunoy

27 caves within 100 km of Kunoy. The closest is Múlagjógv (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kunoy

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kunoy. The closest is Kunoy (1 km); the best-known is Eysturoy (20 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Eysturoy · river spot · Eysturoy region · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Kunoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~1 km
  • Kalsoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~6 km
  • Borðoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~10 km
  • Viðoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~10 km
  • Svínoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~20 km

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A one-day trip from Kunoy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kunoy
  2. 20 km Eysturoy · river spot, Eysturoy region
  3. 4 km Gjógvarafjall · viewpoint, Eysturoy region
  4. 17 km Kúvingafjall · viewpoint, Norðoyar region
  5. 13 km Enniberg · viewpoint, Norðoyar region
  6. 13 km Kunoy · river spot, Norðoyar region
  7. 1 km Back to Kunoy

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How to reach Kunoy

    All places near Kunoy by distance

    Within 15 km of Kunoy

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kunoy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7988Middagsfjall (1 km)
    Churches4852Kunoyar Kirkja (2 km)
    Waterfalls2735Svartifossur (9 km)
    Beaches & coast2628Viðvík (12 km)
    Caves2227Múlagjógv (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1421Kunoy (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1112Skarð (3 km)
    Museums1011Former Whaling Station (28 km)
    Other attractions69Seal Woman (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Eiðisvatn (26 km)
    Parks11Viðarlundin (41 km)

    Kunoy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kunoy?

    Kúvingafjall (viewpoint, about 2 km), Enniberg (viewpoint, about 13 km), Gjógvarafjall (viewpoint, about 17 km), Eysturoy (river spot, about 20 km), Kunoy (river spot, about 1 km), Middagsfjall (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

    251 places on Spotwander: 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 churches, 27 waterfalls, 26 beaches & coast, 22 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kunoy?

    Middagsfjall, about 1 km by road; Urðafjall (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kunoy?

    Kunoyar Kirkja, about 2 km by road; Húsar Kirkja (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Kunoy?

    Svartifossur, about 9 km by road; Kráaráfossur (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kunoy?

    Start in Kunoy, visit Eysturoy, then Gjógvarafjall, then Kúvingafjall, then Enniberg, then Kunoy, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kunoy?

    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 Kunoy

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