| Klaksvík | ||
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| State | Faroe Islands | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Norðoyar | |
| Surface | 99 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 4.600 (2015) | |
| Prefix tel | 298 15 | |
| POSTAL CODE | FO700 | |
| Time zone | UTC 0 | |
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Klaksvík is a city of the Islands Faroe Islands.
To know
It is the second most populated city in the Faroe Islands and an important industrial center. It is located on the island of Boraya and serves as a transport hub for the northeastern part of the archipelago.
Geographical notes
The city is located on the island of Borðoy, in the region of Norðoyar, consisting of the northernmost islands of the archipelago.
When to go
Klaksvík has a temperate, oceanic climate with relatively small temperature excursions between summer and winter.
Background
The first settlements in the area date back toViking era, when there were four farms around the area where the center of Klaksvík stands today. Of one of these farms, located on the east side of Borðoyarvík, there are the ruins, which were buried by two avalanches within twenty years: the first on March 12, 1745, the other on the same date twenty years later. Not far from these ruins there is also the so-called Íslendingatoftir, a site also dating back to the Viking era.
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How to orient yourself
Klaksvík: full screen map.How to get
By helicopter
Geliport. Flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and sometimes weekends. The helicopter flies first a Svoinaya is Chirchu, then go back to Klaksvujk and fly to Torshavn and at Voar airport. On the site you must be within 20 minutes for registration and safety instructions. There is absolutely no infrastructure, except for chairs and toilets. Walking from the city center to the heliport is less than half an hour, all the way. There is no urban transport.
By car
In Klaksvík leads a tunnel (Norðoyatunnilin) toll from Leirvuik on the estuary island, which itself is easily accessible from Torshavn or from the airport. From Klaksvík, the roads also diverge on all the settlements on the island of Boraya, as well as on the islands of Kunoy and Viyoy.
THE ferries to the island of Kalsoy (Syuradalur) follow a fairly complex schedule, but on average several times a day. The journey takes 20 minutes.
By bus
Bus Station (Bygdaleiðir). Bus to Torshavn (LINE 400) several times a day, a full ticket costs 90 DKK. There are also buses on Boraya Island.
How to get around
What see
Klaksvík is not the most interesting place in terms of attractions, but, most likely, you will have enough time waiting for a bus, ferry or helicopter to see the city center.
- 1 Christian Church (Christianskirkjan), Kirkjubrekka (Downtown). The church was built according to the design of the Danish architect Peter Koch and consecrated in 1963. The name derives from the Danish king Christian X, when the church was consecrated to the dead. This is one of the first buildings related to modern Faroese architecture, trying to combine national traditions and trends from the modern world. The traditional Faroese wooden church was taken as a model, but the building was not constructed of wood, but of basalt, much larger in size, and has no bell tower.
Events and parties
What to do
- 1 Ascent of Mount Klakkur (Klakkur). Simple walking tour takes about three hours round trip from downtown Klaksvik giving the opportunity to see the city from above and see the neighboring islands Kunoy, Kals and Eysturoy. The height of the mountain is 413m, but it rises above sea level, so, especially at the end, minimal physical preparation is required. No special shoes are needed. There is a strong wind above, and it may suddenly rain, so best to have appropriate clothes. To get to Klakkur, you must first go from the center to the heliport, and immediately first turn right (upwards) along the paved road. The road climbs 10 meters and turns right, slowly climbing the mountainside. Along its entire length, beautiful views of Clarkswijk and the fjord. It ends with the parking lot, from which there is already only one path going up. If you don't have the right shoes, or if you're not in the best of physical shape, you can walk a couple of meters to a small reservoir and look out over the islands of Kalsa and Estudoy to the west. Hopefully, walk up the path to the top, where there are some weather instruments. It makes sense to walk 30 meters to the precipice, from there a good view of Kun. After, come back the same way you came.
Shopping
Klaksvík has a supermarket.
How to have fun
Where to eat
- 1 Roykstovan, Klaksvíksvegur 41, ☎ 298 456125. An old fashioned pub with a local crowd. Burgers, fries, fish and so on. Varied range of beers.
