A Northern Isles Itinerary from Klaksvík
Árnafjørður, home to about 64 people, has no hotel, guesthouse or campsite. A trip of several days around it is planned from Klaksvík, 10 minutes away by car, and the smartest way to organise those days is by weather. Fog and wind arrive fast in the Faroe Islands, so keep the big outings flexible.
Where to stay
Klaksvík has the accommodation, restaurants and groceries. Browse Booking.com listings for Klaksvík and compare each place on its location and what it includes.
Clear days: the hills
A clear morning is the moment for a difficult hike. The 5 km walk from Klaksvík to Árnafjørður takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and climbs 395 m. The Katlarnir loop from the village covers 7 km, climbs 653 m and reaches 516 m. Katlarnir was the old Thing site, and the stones remain. On both routes you cross the Stórá and pass fences that have no gates. Take a GPX track.
If you only get one clear day, spend it on one hike and use the evening for the viewpoint on route 70, between the Árnafjarðartunnilin and the Hvannasundstunnilin.
Changeable days: ferries and villages
When the cloud is high but moving, travel. The route 56 ferry to Kalsoy takes about 20 minutes and has room for about 12 cars, so book ahead. Kallur Lighthouse costs DKK 200 for adults, paid by card at the site, and bus 506 meets the boat. The drive north reaches Hvannasund, with the Svínoy and Fugloy ferry, and Viðareiði is the northernmost village. Check ssl.fo for times. Kunoy lies on a road through Haraldssund, served by bus 504.
Wet days: town
Klaksvík covers a wet day well. Visit the Christianskirkjan from 1963 and the Norðoya Fornminnissavn museum. The Föroya Bjór brewery dates from 1888 and has been reported to run tours with a tasting. The swimming hall holds a 25 m pool with a slide and wellness area. Opening hours change, so check them.
Puffin day
Add a Mykines day between 1 May and 31 August, when the island is open. A booked visit runs about DKK 400 to 500 online with a guide included, and the ferry is extra. Nólsoy is the other puffin island.
Getting there and around
Bus 400 connects Klaksvík and Tórshavn. Some departures run only on request, phoned in an hour ahead. Drivers coming from Tórshavn or Eysturoy use the subsea Norðoyatunnilin. A car pays DKK 50 per single trip, and a rental car pays DKK 100 return through its rental company. Pay at service.tunnil.fo within 6 days to avoid a DKK 50 invoice fee, and see Tunnil.fo for rates.
Safety
Leave a route plan with your host, stay off the hills after dark and dial 112 in an emergency.
Read more: Day trips from Klaksvík and attraction tours . A longer route is laid out in the Faroe Islands 6-day itinerary .