Haldórsvík

​Haldórsvík is a coastal village on Streymoy Island in the wild Faroe Islands. The settlement is known for its hexagonal shaped church next to the village’s stream.

All houses here overlook the Sundini strait which divides Streymoy Island from the nearby Eysturoy Island. People in the village enjoy an undisturbed view of the highest mountain in the archipelago, Slættaratindur. The mountain’s summit rises 880 meters (2887 feet) out of the sea.

Most often Faroe Islanders use the short form Vík when talking about Haldórsvík. Vík is the local word for ‘islet‘.

The famous Fossá Waterfall makes its eternal spray only a couple of minutes from the village. It takes 50 minutes to drive to the village from Tórshavn.

Langasandur is the final settlement before you arrive in Haldórsvík. Fossá Waterfall is even closer to Haldórsvík. The waterfall cascades right next to the main road leading to the settlement. You cross over a short bridge under which the water from Fossá Waterfall runs.

The Church in Haldórsvík

You will drive through Haldórsvík on your way to Tjørnuvík. Make sure to stop in Haldórsvík for views of the iconic church.

The altarpiece in the church in Haldórsvík is arguably the best piece of art in any church in the Faroe Islands. Painted by the local artist Tórbjørn Olsen, the altarpiece is a paraphrasing of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper. In order to give the iconic supper a local touch, the disciples are local artists. From painters, authors to musicians. Most Faroe Islanders will recognise the faces on the altarpiece from the cultural scene in the island group.

With services held Sundays and on other Holidays in the Faroe Islands, this would be your chance to see the oil on canvas by Tórbjørn Olsen. The church is not open to the public other than on Sundays and public holidays.

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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