Klæmintsgjógv Sea Cave Travel Guide

Klæmintsgjógv is the world’s largest sea-cave located in the Faroe Islands. This extraordinary cave measures 277.000 cubic metres. The cave is on the east side of Hestur Island.

The east side of Hestur Island comes with a grassy hillside whilst the west side is sheer cliffs. The sea cave is located on the west side of the island next to towering rock pillars and craggy skerries.

Boat Tour to Klæmintsgjógv

The sea cave is inaccessible by foot. This impressive sea cave sits at the ocean level with sheer basal cliffs rising above it. Boat tours are done to Klæmintsgjógv Sea Cave. Check out this boat tour to Klæmintsgjógv departing from the nearby Streymoy Island. All passengers wear a flotation suit for safety and comfort. The weather in the Faroe Islands is ever-changing and with showers most days, the full-body suit will keep all travellers warm. It will also prevent any rain or ocean spray from entering any layers inside the floatation suit.

Gamlarætt ferry port is the meeting point for all boat tours to the cave. You will sail from Streymoy Island, crossing the Hestfjørður fjord, and eventually sail on the Hestur Island’s west side. This is where you will see the towering cliffs. At one point along the sheer cliff there is a visible cave. Boats sail into the caves where there is nothing but impressive black cliffs.

Daylight finds its way to most parts of the cave. When inside the cave, you can see the gorgeous cave formation when looking out to cave.

The name Klæmintsgjógv means “The Gorge of Clement”. Klæmint is the male name Clement in the Faroese language. The name has been used in the Faroe Islands for centuries. You will find the name in the book with all forenames 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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