Tjørnuvík

#39 among destinations in Faroe Islands

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Tjørnuvík is the northernmost village on Streymoy in Sunda Municipality, Faroe Islands. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~50 ppl (2020)Coordinates: 62°17'17"N, 7°8'27"W

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EysturoyarFaroe Islands

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

Nearby attractions include: Slættaratindur, Lake Eiði, Streymin Bridge, Fossá.

4.1 miE
Faroe Islands' highest peak, with hiking
Slættaratindur, Eysturoy
106 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.
2.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Eiði, Eysturoy
70 min walk • Lake Eiði is a lake on the island of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands. Lake Eiði is located between the villages of Eiði and Ljósá. It is the fifth-largest natural lake in the Faroe Islands, with a natural size of 47 hectares that has been increased to 1.14 square kilometers.
7 miSE
Bridge
Streymin Bridge
179 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.
3.3 miSE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Fossá, Haldarsvík
84 min walk • Fossurin í Fossá is one of the highest waterfalls in the Faroe Islands, and one of the biggest attractions in northern Streymoy. "Fossá" in the Faroese language means "river with waterfalls", and there are several streams in Faroe Island with such a name.
4.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gráfelli, Eysturoy
118 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.
2.4 miNE
Rock, Nature
Risin og Kellingin, Eysturoy
61 min walk • Risin og Kellingin are two sea stacks just off the northern coast of the island of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands close to the town of Eiði. The name Risin og Kellingin means The Giant and the Witch and relates to an old legend about their origins.
2.9 miS
Village
Saksun
75 min walk • One of the main attractions in Saksun is the iconic Dúvugarðar farm, a historic turf-roofed farmhouse that offers a glimpse into the traditional Faroese way of life. Visitors can explore the well-preserved buildings and learn about the rich cultural heritage of the...