Kvívík in snow

Kvívík Travel Guide

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Kvívík is nestled in a valley on Streymoy island in the undiscovered Faroe Islands. This village has historic route dating back to the Vikings.

You will find Viking excavations next to the seaside. Vikings lived in the village as the first settlers in Kvívík. With its historic importance and wonderful location, this quiet settlement is a popular pit stop on a road trip in the archipelago.

Some 15 km (9 miles) north of this village lies Vestmanna visited by many travellers. Most people bypass Kvívík on their way to the Vestmanna Sea Cliffs boat departing from Vestmanna.

A stop in this village before getting to Vestmanna is definitely worth it. There is a stream that runs between the colourful houses here and the coastal views you get are stunning.

Other great attractions
Church in Saksun

Streymoy Island

Viðoy

Beinisvørð cliffs

Beinisvørð