Haraldssund Travel Guide

Haraldssund is one of only two settlements on Kunoy Island in the northern part of the windswept Faroe Islands. A short causeway connects the settlement to nearby Borðoy Island.

The cluster of houses here are surrounded by steep mountains on the east side of the island. You will drive from Haraldssund through a narrow tunnel in order to reach the west side of the island.

Here you will find the other settlement on the island. The small settlement on the island’s westside is named Kunoy after the island itself.

With 340 mountain summits in the Faroe Islands, the island group is mountainous. Kunoy Island is even more so and has the most steep and highest mountains on average on any of the 18 islands that make up the Faroe Islands.

Services in Haraldssund

With its small population and proximity to the much more populous city Klaksvík, the services you get in Haraldssund are limited. The locals in the small settlement take the 6 kilometre (3.7 miles) route to Klaksvík when in need of goods and basic services. What the settlement lacks in terms of services, it has in its stunning surroundings.

• Grocery store: No
• Café: No
• Public toilet: No
• Parking lot: No

Even though there are no marked spaces for parking in the settlement, you are still able to park your car here. Simply pull of the road and park. There is very little traffic between the few houses in Hvannasund so you can park by the road without worrying.

The clean air in Harladssund will reawake your senses. Moreover, with few if any travellers around, this is a great spot to go for a brisk walk and just soak in the quietness of the place. Travellers without a car find their way here by taking the bus from Klakvík to Kunoy. For more flexibility, make sure to drive in the Faroe Islands yourself.

Sveinur Tróndarson

Sveinur Tróndarson is a prominent figure in the Faroe Islands, known for his multifaceted contributions to local society, particularly in journalism, media, and culture. Born and raised in the settlement Skála on Eysturoy Island in the Faroe Islands, Tróndarson has been actively involved in shaping the public dialogue around everything from sports, politics to preserving local traditions. Sveinur holds a master’s degree in political science from the Univerity of the Faroe Islands. As a journalist, he has worked with key media outlets in the Faroe Islands, including the public broadcasting cooperation Kringvarp Føroya and as both chief editor and CEO at the newspaper Dimmalætting. His insights are valued and he is often used as an expert in news media. His commentary reflects a deep understanding of history, language, and the Faroe Island' place in the world. In addition to his journalistic endeavors, Tróndarson has taken the official tourism course in the Faroe Islands. Today, he also works as a tour guide.

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