Information about Hvalvík
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.
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Attractions nearby Hvalvík
við Áir
Við Áir is the old closed whaling station on the island of Streymoy only a couple of kilometres from the villages of Hvalvík and S...
Streymoy
Streymoy is the largest island in the 18 Faroe Islands. It is situated in the middle of the archipelago and makes up 24% of the total land area and 50...
Leynavatn
Lake Leynavatn on Streymoy island is just beside the road when you head out from the sub-sea tunnel from Vágar to Streymoy island. Home to salm...
Kvívík
Kvívík is an old village on the island of Streymoy. With its historic importance and wonderful location it is a popular pit stop for tou...
Leynar
Leynar is a picturesque village on the island of Streymoy. On the (few) warm sunny summer days locals will flock to the beach at Leynar to sunbathe....
Leynasandur
This is the most popular beach among the locals when the sun warms the islands. Leynasandur lies in the inlet where the small village Leynar is situat...
Eysturoy
Eysturoy is the second largest island in the Faroe Islands and hold many popular sights among them: Gjógv, Funningur and Eiði. The island i...
Fossá Waterfall
Fossá Waterfall is a must-see waterfall in the Faroe Islands. Besides being the largest waterfall with its two levels, it is easily accessible ...
Vestmanna
The beautiful village of Vestmanna has a great natural harbour, the best wind protected campsite in the Faroe Islands and several great attractions ...
Vestmanna Bird Cliffs
These cliffs are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Faroe Islands. Boat tours are made from April to September to Vestmanna Bird Cli...
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 ...
Dúvugarðar
Dúvugarður is an old farm in Saksun. The old farmhouse is some 300 years old and now belongs to the national museum. When you visit the far...
Funningur
Funningur is perhaps the oldest village in the Faroe Islands. Just above Funningur lies Hvíthamar which has become a popular sight among trav...
Elduvík
Travellers visiting Elduvík will see how a traditional village in the Faroe Island is laid out. The houses stand as if they had been dropped fr...
Road above Funningur
This iconic zigzagging road to the village Funningur has got much attention among travellers. You will get a great view of the sight from the road lea...
Slættaratindur
Slættaratindur (880 m) is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands. The hike from the parking at Eiðisskarð to the summit takes 2 hou...
Mjørkadalur Prison
This might be the only prison in the world with grass roof. Mjørkadalur Prison is the only prison in the Faroe Islands. It is situated in the m...
Hvíthamar
This attraction above the village Funningur is one of the most popular short hiking trails in the Faroe Islands. You will have a great view of the F...
Tjørnuvík
The beautiful village of Tjørnuvík is a must-see spot to visit in the Faroe Islands with a great with of Risin og Kellingin, the Giant a...
Eiði
Eiði is a village on the island of Eysturoy. In Eiði you will find the famous football stadium nestled next to the Atlantic Ocean. You will al...