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.

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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