Klaksvik

Faeroe Islands

Klaksvík is the second-largest town of the Faroe Islands, on the island of Borðoy in the northern isles. A fishing port beneath steep mountains, it is the gateway to the northern archipelago. Attractions include the Christianskirkja church with its Faroese boat and art, the harbor and fishing heritage, the tunnel drive beneath the mountains, views to Kunoy and Kalsoy's knife-edge ridge, and excursions into the dramatic northern islands' villages and bird cliffs.