Group Activities Árnafjørður

Group Activities in Árnafjørður

Árnafjørður is a village of about 64 people at the head of a fjord on Borðoy in the Faroe Islands. A group can walk the hills and see the fjord, but the village has no hall, shop or cafe.

Hiking and Trekking

• The 5 km route between Klaksvík and the village takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and climbs 395 m.
• The 7 km Katlarnir loop climbs 653 m and is not suitable for young children.
• Both are rated difficult, so match the route to the group’s fitness and the day’s weather.

Around Klaksvík

• The Christianskirkjan dates from 1963 and follows an Old Norse design.
• The Norðoya Fornminnissavn museum covers the northern isles, and the swimming hall has a 25 m pool and a slide.

Tips and Essentials

• Weather: Pack waterproof gear, warm clothing and sturdy hiking boots.
• Transport: The Klaksvík route is one way, so arrange cars or a ride back.
• Ferries: The Kalsoy ferry holds about 12 cars, so groups should book ahead and check ssl.fo.

Getting There

• Klaksvík is about 10 minutes away by car along route 70.
• Bus 500 runs from Klaksvík to Viðareiði, and some departures run only on phone request.