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.

Torfinnur Jákupsson

Torfinnur Jákupsson is a renowned filmmaker and screenwriter from the Faroe Islands. Born and raised in the Faroe Islands, Jákupsson has contributed to bring the culture and landscapes of this North Atlantic archipelago to a broader audience. His most notable work is Trom, a Faroese crime drama series that premiered in 2022. Trom was the first major TV series filmed entirely in the Faroe Islands. Based on local crime novels, the series follows a journalist as he investigates a murder and uncovers environmental and political tensions within the community. Jákupsson's compelling storytelling, combined with the stark beauty of the Faroese landscape, earned Trom international acclaim. The series has been broadcasted on BBC in the UK and SBS in Australia among others. Jákupsson explore themes of isolation, identity, and the interaction between traditional and modern Faroese life, resonating with both local and global audiences. He holds a master's degree from University of Westminster in Audio Production.

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