Hvannasund Travel Guide

Hvannasund is a settlement in the Faroe Islands known for its beautiful church nestled along the seaside. The settlement is located on the western side of Viðoy Island in the northern part of the island group.

This place is home to a traditional fishing community. From Hvannasund you can head further north to the most northerly village in the Faroe Islands, Viðareiði.

The public ferry to the two smallest islands in the northern part of the Faroe Islands departs from Hvannasund. Sail from Hvannasund to both Svínoy Island and Fugloy Island. There are some daily departures throughout the year.

A causeway connects Hvannasund to nearby Norðdepil. Neighbouring Norðdepil has one of very few traffic lights in the Faroe Islands.

What makes this place special are the incredible steep mountains surrounding the cluster of houses along the coastline. With its towering heights, the mountains found here are some of the steepest in the archipelago.

During the winter months from November to March, this place gets extremely dark. Catching the nightscape here during winter is something else. It is unlike anything you have seen before. The steep mountains make everything eveen more dark than it would otherwise be in places such as the capital, Tórshavn.

Services in Hvannasund

Hvannasund is a small place. People living here go to Klaksvík when need of essentials such as food and other stuff. This list below will let help you plan your visit:

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

You can park down at the harbour in the settlement. Parking can be done here for both those taking the ferry further north and for those wanting to go for a stroll between the houses scattered along the hilly seaside.

Travellers will get an epic mountain view of the settlement when hiking from Klaksvík to Katlarnir. This is one of the best hikes in the Faroe Islands.