Christianskirkjan, Klaksvík

Name: Christianskirkjan
Address: Klaksvík, Faroe Islands

#1 among attractions in Klaksvík

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Christianskirkjan is a modern church building in Klaksvík, the second-largest town in the Faroe Islands. It was consecrated in 1963. The architect was Peter Koch, a Dane. Aesthetically, it is one of the islands’ most notable modern buildings in the country. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 62°13'31"N, 6°35'12"W

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Christianskirkjan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Norðoyar, Norðoyatunnilin, Kunoy, Kalsoy.

4.2 miN
Area
Norðoyar, Borðoy
106 min walk • The six islands in the northeast of the Faroe Islands are together referred to as Norðoyar, i.e. the Northern Isles. These Islands from west to east are Kalsoy, Kunoy, Borðoy, Viðoy, Svínoy and Fugloy. Klaksvík is the biggest settlement of the region. Norðoyar is sometimes spelled Norðoyggjar.
3.3 miW
Tunnel
Norðoyatunnilin, Eysturoy
84 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.
5.4 miN
Island
Kunoy
138 min walk • Kunoy meaning Woman island, is an island located in the north-east of the Faroe Islands between Kalsoy to the west and Borðoy to the east.
6.4 miNW
Island
Kalsoy
165 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...
5.4 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Sarpugerði, Eysturoy
138 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.
~1270 ftE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Við Djúpumýrar, Klaksvík
7 min walk • Við Djúpumýrar is a multi-use stadium in Klaksvík, Faroe Islands. It is mostly used for football matches. Við Djúpumýrar is the home ground of Klaksvíkar Ítróttarfelag men's and women's teams and has an approximate capacity of 2,500 people, with 524 seats. The stadium hosted the Faroe Islands Cup final in 2010 and 2011.

Christianskirkjan, Klaksvík

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Christianskirkjan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Norðoyar, Borðoy

Norðoyatunnilin, Eysturoy

Kunoy

Kalsoy

Sarpugerði, Eysturoy

Við Djúpumýrar, Klaksvík