Couples Guide to Árnafjørður and Klaksvík
Romance in Árnafjørður means scenery and quiet, not candlelit tables. The village has about 64 residents, a white church, boat houses and a small beach, and it has no restaurant, cafe, lodge or shop. Couples base themselves in Klaksvík, 10 minutes away by car, and drive out for the fjord. Choose the pace that suits you both.
A slow day
Start late, with breakfast in town. Drive north on route 70 through the Árnafjarðartunnilin, a tunnel of about 1.96 km that opened in 2024. Park by the white church, which stands beside the Stórá river, and stroll down the shore. The boat houses and the little beach at the fjord head make a calm place to sit. The sea here is cold all year, so keep your feet on the sand.
Later, stop at the roadside pull-off between the two tunnels. The Hvannasundstunnilin, about 2.25 km long, lies just beyond it, and the pull-off gives the best long view of the fjord. Pack a warm layer for the wind.
An active day
For couples who like a challenge, the Katlarnir loop covers 7 km and climbs 653 m, with an official time of 2 hours 35 minutes. It reaches 516 m, passes Toftaskarð (466 m) and Uppi á Gjógv, and arrives at the old Thing site. Katlarnir still has the Thing stones. The other option is the 5 km walk from Klaksvík, which takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and is rated difficult.
On either route, use a GPX track, turn around if fog comes in and tell someone where you are going.
Evenings in town
Klaksvík has the restaurants and the accommodation. Search Booking.com for Klaksvík stays and read what each listing includes. Before dinner, look at the Christianskirkjan, built in 1963 in an Old Norse style.
A day with a boat in it
Route 56 sails from Klaksvík to Syðradalur on Kalsoy in about 20 minutes. The vessel is small, so reserve ahead, and check ssl.fo for the fare. Kallur Lighthouse costs DKK 200 per adult, and Mikladalur has the Kópakonan statue.
When the weather turns
The swimming hall in Klaksvík offers a quiet hour in the water, with a wellness area next to the 25 m pool. The Norðoya Fornminnissavn museum is another dry option. Hours change, so look them up on the day.
Keeping safe
- Turn back when the cloud drops.
- Do not walk after dark.
- Stay clear of unfenced cliff edges.
- Dial 112 in an emergency.
On Sundays, leave the church parking free between 11:00 and 12:00.
Read more: Sightseeing from the village and multi-day plans . To extend the trip, use the Faroe Islands 7-day itinerary .
The loop’s official page: Visit Faroe Islands Katlarnir route .