Day Tour to Saksun

Saksun is a remote little village with a unique location placed above a beautiful lagoon. A favourite day trip destnation among locals and tourists alike. At low tide locals flock to the tiny village to walk along the shore of the lagoon to the beach.

The village includes a turf-roofed church and a village museum.

Streymoy is the largest of the 18 Faroe Islands. It is situated in the middle of the Faroe Islands and makes up 24% of the total land area and 50% of the entire population. You will find stunning sights on Streymoy such as the villages Saksun and Tjørnuvík, the Fossá Waterfall and the capital Tórshavn. Koppenni (789 m) is the highest summit on Streymoy island.

Hvalvík is the last village before you get to the famous village Saksun. The river Stórá runs through the village and is a good place for salmon fishing in the Faroe Islands. From Hvalvík there is a great hiking route cross the hills to Leynavatn. The captivating mountain Sneis (745 m) and Ørvisfelli (784 m) with its panoramic view make interesting climbs.