Borðoy Island

Borðoy is the main island in the northern part of the mountainous Faroe Islands. This region of the archipelago is usually referred to as the Northern Isles.

Besides being the main island in this part of the island group, there are great hiking opportunities here including on of the best hikes in the Faroe Islands from Klaksvík to Katlarnir. You will find Klaksvík on Borðoy Island. Klaksvík is the second largest town in the Faroe Islands. Some 5000 people live in the city. The highest mountain on the island is Norðan fyri Lokkaskarð (772 m / 2532 ft).

People in Klaksvík have a great view of Kunoy Island. This island looks like a huge pyramid that rises out of the sea. In addition, the towering this island protects the town when the wind blows from north.

Klaksvík is the fishing centre in the Faroe Islands with a variety of fishing vessels along the harbour. There is even an enlarged hook in the middle of a roundabout when entering Klaksvík as a visible symbol of how important fishing is to the local culture.

The underwater tunnel Norðoyatunnilin links Eysturoy Island to this island. This makes it easy to reach the island from the capital, Tórshavn.

Furthermore, causeways connect Borðoy Island to both Kunoy Island and Viðoy Island. The causeway linking Borðoy Island to Kunoy Island will get you to the settlement Haraldssund as the first thing. Overall, the road network is great and lets you explore the nature with ease. Another place worth stopping while on the island is Árnafjørður home to a secluded fjord.

Things to do on Borðoy Island

In Klaksvík you will find everything from grocery stores to cafés and a good indoor swimming hall. Moreover, there are some accommodation options on Airbnb for those looking to stay some nights in the city.

The main attraction on Borðoy Island is the vantage point Klakkur. The epic nature scenery at Klakkur is easy to reach from the city of Klaksvík.

Those who want to explore Kalsoy Island will get to the island from Borðoy Island. The car and passenger ferry SAM sails between Klaksvík and the harbour in Syðradalur on Kalsoy Island. Visiting the epic nature scenery on Kalsoy Island is for many a must do activity in the Faroe Islands.

Borðoy Island is home to the ghost town Múli. The last villagers left the settlement in 1992 only years after the road to the village was finished. Today, you can drive to the village on the bumpy unpaved road.

Múli plays a role in the crime drama TROM. Scenes in the TV series were filmed in the uninhabited Múli.

Høgni Reistrup

Høgni Reistrup is the CEO and Co-founder of Guide to Faroe Islands. Born and raised in the Faroe Islands, Høgni has deep roots in the archipelago. He co-founded the marketplace Guide to Faroe Islands in 2018 as a way for travellers to plan and explore the best of the island group.

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