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Skálavík

Skálavík is a town in Sandoy region district, Faroe Islands of about 171 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 waterfalls and 36 churches. The must-see places are Sandoy, Knútur and Saint Olav's Church.

61.8314° N, 6.6623° WPop. 171

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Within 30 km89 places
Within 50 km198
Must-see34
Notable262
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Skálavík

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:32 pm

81 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Skálavík
  2. Knúturviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Sandoyriver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Hesturriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Saint Olav's Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Nólsoyriver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Skálavík
Today’s loopSkálavíkStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Skálavík?

Sandoy (river spot, about 9 km), Knútur (viewpoint, about 15 km), Saint Olav's Church (church, about 19 km), Nólsoy (river spot, about 21 km), Skálavíkar Kirkja (church, about 1 km), Hellisfossur (waterfall, about 2 km).

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

198 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 waterfalls, 36 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 15 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Skálavík?

Tindur, about 6 km by road; Skúvoyarfjall (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Skálavík?

Hellisfossur, about 2 km by road; Fossin á Valnabrekku (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Skálavík?

Start in Skálavík, visit Knútur, then Sandoy, then Hestur, then Saint Olav's Church, then Nólsoy, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.