Gjógvaráfjall, Eysturoy

Name: Gjógvaráfjall
Address: Eysturoy, Faroe Islands

#5 among attractions in Eysturoy

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Gjógvaráfjall is a 345-metre-high mountain overlooking the village of Vágur. The mountain is located north of Vágseiði in the western part of the village. Some of the houses in Vágur are located on Gjógavaráfjall. A little river is named after the mountain, it is called Gjógvará. "Á" in Faroese means 'river'. "Gjógv" is the Faroese word for 'gorge'. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 62°13'60"N, 6°51'0"W

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Eysturoy Faroe Islands

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Nearby attractions include: Slættaratindur, Funningur Church, Streymin Bridge, Gráfelli.

6.8 miNW
Faroe Islands' highest peak, with hiking
Slættaratindur, Eysturoy
175 min walk • Slættaratindur is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, at an elevation of 880 metres. It is located in the northern part of Eysturoy, between the villages of Eiði, Gjógv, and Funningur. Funningur lies at the foot of the mountain, however, the summit is not visible from the village.
5.3 miNW
Church
Funningur Church, Eysturoy
135 min walk • Funninger Church, in the village of Funningur, is one of the 10 old wooden churches in the Faroe Islands. It was inaugurated on 30 November 1847 and is for that reason the newest of the old traditional wooden churches. Porkeri Church was also inaugurated in 1847 but a few months beforehand.
5.3 miW
Bridge
Streymin Bridge
135 min walk • The Streymin Bridge, is an important highway bridge in the Faroe Islands. It connects the two biggest and most populous islands of Streymoy to the west and Eysturoy to the east.
6.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gráfelli, Eysturoy
170 min walk • Gráfelli is the second highest mountain of the Faroe Islands located on the island of Eysturoy. It has an elevation of 856 metres. Slættaratindur just south-east of the mountain is 24 metres higher at 880 metres, the highest point of the Faroes. Funningur lies at the foot of both Slættaratindur and Gráfelli.
5.7 miE
Tunnel
Norðoyatunnilin, Eysturoy
145 min walk • Norðoyatunnilin is a two-lane road tunnel under the Leirvíksfjørður in the Faroe Islands. It connects the islands of Eysturoy and Borðoy. The tunnel is 6.2 km long and goes down to a depth of 150 metres below sea level. The maximum gradient is approximately 6 percent.
3.1 miN
Village
Oyndarfjørður
80 min walk • Oyndarfjørður is a village on the northeastern coast of the Faroese island of Eysturoy in the Runavíkar municipality. The 2020 population was 143. Its postal code is FO 690. The town's church dates from 1838. It is famous for two rinkusteinar, or rocking stones, located in the sea nearby.
5.6 miNE
Island
Kalsoy
144 min walk • Kalsoy is a hidden gem in the Norderøerne region of the Faroe Islands, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and traditional Faroese culture. This narrow, rugged island is known for its steep cliffs, lush valleys, and picturesque villages, making it a paradise for...
1.4 miNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Fuglafjørður Stadium, Fuglafjørður
36 min walk • Í Fløtugerði is a football stadium in Fuglafjørður, Faroe Islands. It is currently the home ground of ÍF Fuglafjørður. Its capacity is 1,200, including 360 seats.
5.4 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Skála Stadium, Eysturoy
139 min walk • Undir Mýruhjalla is a stadium in Skála, Faroe Islands. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Skála ÍF. The stadium holds 1,000 people and opened in 1968.
4.1 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Sarpugerði, Eysturoy
105 min walk • Sarpugerði is a stadium in Norðragøta, Faroe Islands. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Víkingur Gøta and has a capacity of 1,600.