Norðoyar, Borðoy

#1 among attractions in Borðoy

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 62°16'55"N, 6°32'35"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Christianskirkjan, Norðoyatunnilin, Viðareiði, Kunoy.

4.2 miS
Church
Christianskirkjan, Klaksvík
106 min walk • 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.
6.8 miSW
Tunnel
Norðoyatunnilin, Eysturoy
173 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
Locality
Viðareiði, Viðoy
138 min walk • Viðareiði is the northernmost settlement in the Faroe Islands and lies on the Island of Viðoy, which belongs to the Norðoyar Region.
3.3 miW
Island
Kunoy
85 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.
4.1 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Við Djúpumýrar, Klaksvík
105 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.

Norðoyar, Borðoy

Facts and practical information

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

Christianskirkjan, Klaksvík

Norðoyatunnilin, Eysturoy

Viðareiði, Viðoy

Kunoy

Við Djúpumýrar, Klaksvík