Kvívík Travel Guide

Kvívík is nestled in a valley on Streymoy Island in the nature-filled Faroe Islands. This settlement has historic roots dating back to the Vikings.

You will find Viking excavations next to the seaside in the settlement. Vikings lived here as the first settlers in Kvívík. With its historic importance and wonderful location, this quiet settlement is a popular pit stop on a road trip in the archipelago.

Some 15 km (9 miles) north of this settlement lies Vestmanna visited by many travellers. Most people bypass this hidden spot on their way to the Vestmanna Sea Cliffs boat departing from Vestmanna.

A stop between the wonderfully coloured houses in the settlement before getting to Vestmanna is definitely worth it. There is a stream that runs between the multi-coloured houses here and the coastal views you get are stunning.

Services in Kvívík

Kvívík is a traditional mid-sized settlement in the Faroe Islands. Keep in mind the size of the place before you get there.

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

Take a look at all tours and activities made in Kvívík. The local community offers these experiences.

The public bus service in the Faroe Islands stops in Kvívík. You can easily get form the main bus terminal in Tórshavn to this place. There are more than a handful of daily departures from Tórshavn to Kvívík with some less flexibility during weekends. Take a look at the bus timetable between Tórshavn and Kvívík if you plan to arrive by bus.

What makes Kvívík special is the sense of peace you get when in the valley. You will have nothing but seaside views, low built houses and ocean in front of you when in the settlement. One of the islands you see from here is the uninhabited Koltur Island.