Klaksvík Travel Guide

 
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The Brewery

The Brewery, Klaksvík

 TomFoolery Says:  The Faroe Islands very own Brewery is situated in Klaksvík. It's exported all over the islands from here.Faroese Beer is similar to most continental lagers, they have weak beer for sale in supermarkets (they're not allowed to sell anything strong - you have to visit State... 

Visit the Christiankirkjan

Visit the Christiankirkjan, Klaksvík

 Lunaina Says:  Vist the church.... the main things to do option on the Faroe Islands. All churches are interesting, so is the Christiankirkjan in Klaksvik. This is a really big church, it is most of the times open, so you probably won't stand in front of a closed door. 

Hiking up to Hálsur

Hiking up to Hálsur, Klaksvík

 TomFoolery Says:  Perhaps the easiest hike from Klaksvík is the hike up to Hálsur, a mountain pass some 250m high on the Western side of the town.Head for the heliport and turn right along an unmade road to the pass. From here you can climb the 2 surrounding peaks, though the day I was there... 

Klaksvík Church

Klaksvík Church, Klaksvík

 TomFoolery Says:  Klaksvík Church is a marked changed from the older, more traditional churches you'll see in the villages.It was built in 1963.Unfortunately I didn't get to see the inside. There are fairly limited opening hours (10-11am and 2-3pm when I was there but this could change). I... 

Hotels  

Ferðamannaheimið Íbúð: Youth Hostel

Ferðamannaheimið Íbúð: Youth Hostel, Klaksvík

 TomFoolery Says:  I stayed here for one night, as I didn't realise Klaksvík had a campsite.Like all hostels in the Faroes it's a good idea to call or email ahead, when I arrived there was no one there, so I had to go to the Tourist Office and get them to phone someone to come and let me... 

Nightlife  

Roykstovan: Roykstovan Pub

Roykstovan: Roykstovan Pub, Klaksvík

 TomFoolery Says:  A smoky pub, as you'd expect busiest on Friday and Saturday nights.If you want to meet locals you can do no better than spend an evening here, everyone is very friendly and after a few drinks eager to chat about what you think of Klaksvík and the Faores. None. 

Nightclub: Barok

Nightclub: Barok, Klaksvík

 TomFoolery Says:  i was warned by my guidebook not to expect "big city sophistication". Now, I don't know where the author is from, but I'm from London - which I consider to be a fairly big city. I can safely say I've never been to a nightclub in London, or indeed Britain, that I would call... 

Transportation  

The Ferry from Leirvik

The Ferry from Leirvik, Klaksvík

 TomFoolery Says:  The short ferry journey from Leirvik to Klaksvík was nothing short of stunning. The cloud seemed like it was only about 10 metres above me, and gave the views of Kalsoy and Kunoy a really magical effect.A tunnel is currently being built from Leirvik to Klaksvík which will... 

Local Customs  

Eating Whalemeat

Eating Whalemeat, Klaksvík

 TomFoolery Says:  I was lucky enough to be invited to a Faroese house to partake in the ritual of eating dried fish and whale meat.They asked me if I was "a greenpeace", to which I replied no - I figure I buy chicken and beef in the supermarket so I have no problem with eating whale meat. The... 

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 i was warned by my guidebook not to expect "big city sophistication". Now, I don't know where the author is from, but I'm from London - which I consider to be a... 

 

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Q:  Is there any? Any recommendations? 

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A: Hi there. There isn't any nightlife in Klaksvik. Most people in klaksvik are more conserned with the afterlife. In Thorshavn you'll find what your looking... 

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Klaksvík - The Faroes Second Town

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 Situated on a fantastic natural harbour, Klaksvík, with a population of around 5,000, is the second biggest town in the Faroe Islands. I only spent one night in Klaksvík, but it has to be one of the... 

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