Information about Fámjin
Photo by Erik Christensen.
The village of Famjin is looking directly out to the harsh North Atlantic Ocean. Famjin is partly protected by a stone reef, which becomes visible at low tide. The village is surrounded by the beautiful natural scenery of the highest mountains, Gluggarnir, on Suðuroy. There are several inland lakes and waterfalls.
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Attractions nearby Fámjin
Suðuroy
Suðuroy is the southernmost of the Faroe Islands. Many people come to Suðuroy to enjoy the picturesque villages of Sandvík, Famjin, and...
Beinisvørð
Beinisvørð is the most famous peak in suðuroy. This mountain is northwest of the village Sumba. Beinisvørð is a striking 470...
Rituskor
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Ásmundarstakkur
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Lítla Dímun
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Stóra Dímun
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Skúvoy
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Dalur
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Húsavík
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Skálavík
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Sandur
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Sandoy
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Skopun
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Kirkjubøur
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Hestur
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Velbastaður
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Koltur
The island Koltur has a beautiful and striking shape. Koltur is the second smallest island in the Faroe Islands. Its highest point is the monumental c...
Argir
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Tinganes
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