Guided Excursions Around Árnafjørður
Árnafjørður has no tours of its own. About 64 people live at the head of a fjord on Borðoy, and the only things to visit are free: a viewpoint, a church, boat houses and a small beach. Anything with a guide, a ticket or a timetable starts in Klaksvík, 10 minutes away by car.
What the village has
- A roadside viewpoint between the Árnafjarðartunnilin and the Hvannasundstunnilin, with a view along the fjord.
- A white church with a red roof beside the Stórá river.
- A row of boat houses and a small beach at the shore.
- Parking by the church and near the tunnels.
There is no shop, cafe, public toilet or tour desk, so arrive with what you need.
Where guides come from
Hiking is the main activity, and the fee rules depend on the route.
| Route | Guide or fee |
|---|---|
| Klaksvík to Árnafjørður | No fee on the official page |
| Árnafjørður to Katlarnir | No fee on the official page |
| Villingadalsfjall, from Viðareiði | DKK 200, paid into the mailbox at the gate |
| Kallur Lighthouse, on Kalsoy | DKK 200 adults, DKK 100 ages 13 to 17, free under 13 |
| Enniberg | Guide required |
Visit Faroe Islands has advertised a guided Klaksvík, Katlarnir and Árnafjørður hike. The Klaksvík tourist information can tell you whether a guide is running on your dates. Faroese rules on hiking fees may change, so confirm them on visitfaroeislands.com and hiking.fo.
Ticketed stops in Klaksvík
- Föroya Bjór: The brewery, founded in 1888, has been reported to run tours with a tasting.
- Norðoya Fornminnissavn: A local museum that covers the history of the northern isles.
- Swimming hall: A 25 m pool, a slide and a wellness area. Hours change, so check them.
- Christianskirkjan: The church, built in 1963 in an Old Norse style.
Ferry excursions
Route 56 carries cars and foot passengers from Klaksvík to Syðradalur on Kalsoy in about 20 minutes. It is a small vessel for about 12 cars, and you can book in advance. Fares are on ssl.fo. Hvannasund, about 8 km past the village, has the ferry to Svínoy and Fugloy.
Puffin trips
Seabird trips do not leave from Árnafjørður. Puffin visits to Mykines run from 1 May to 31 August and cost about DKK 400 to 500 when booked online, with a guide, plus the ferry. Nólsoy is the other puffin island.
Safety
Fog and wind arrive fast, and cliff edges have no fence. Dial 112 in an emergency.
Read more: Sightseeing around the village and Faroe Islands 2-day itinerary .
Timetables and fares: Route 504 on ssl.fo . For tour listings, try Viator searches for Faroe Islands tours .