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
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Hvannhagi
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Hvalba
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Beinisvørð
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Rituskor
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Ásmundarstakkur
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Lítla Dímun
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Sumba
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Akraberg
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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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Klæmintsgjógv
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Kirkjubøur
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