Funningur Church, Eysturoy

Name: Funningur Church
Address: Eysturoy, Faroe Islands

#4 among attractions in Eysturoy

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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. Funningur Church is the only wooden church and the oldest church in the Eiði parish. Until 1929, when the Gjógv Church was inaugurated, it was the parish church for both the villages of Funningur and Gjógv. ()

Local name: Funnings kirkja Coordinates: 62°17'12"N, 6°57'59"W

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Eysturoy Faroe Islands

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Funningur Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.6 miNW
Faroe Islands' highest peak, with hiking
Slættaratindur, Eysturoy
42 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.
2.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Eiði, Eysturoy
74 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.
5.6 miS
Bridge
Streymin Bridge
142 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.
5.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gjógvaráfjall, Eysturoy
135 min walk • 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.
4.3 miSW
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Fossá, Haldarsvík
111 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.
1.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gráfelli, Eysturoy
36 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.
2.7 miN
Village
Gjógv
70 min walk • One of the most iconic attractions in Gjógv is the Gjógv sea-filled gorge itself, which is a must-see for visitors seeking breathtaking natural beauty. The gorge is surrounded by steep cliffs and offers stunning views of the North Atlantic Ocean, making it a popular...
4.8 miNW
Rock, Nature
Risin og Kellingin, Eysturoy
122 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.
3.7 miE
Village
Oyndarfjørður
96 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.
5.7 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Fuglafjørður Stadium, Fuglafjørður
145 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.