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Gjógv

Eysturoy  >  Faroe Islands

Around the Gjógv gorge, which has been used as a natural harbor since ancient times, there are all kinds of interesting birds.

Geplaatst* door Meindert Boskma
Meest recente update 21 november 2025

Beschrijving

Gjógv is a tiny fishing village on the northeast tip of Eysturoy, famous for its 200‑meter sea gorge that serves as a natural harbor. You can choose to hike up north of the gorge. You'll then arrive at the top of the gorge. If you hike south of the gorge all the way to the end, you'll find yourself looking at a rock face. You can sit comfortably on the ground and photograph Papegaaiduikers flying by. From above, you'll also have a view of the birds that frequent the gorge, such as Zwarte Zeekoet, Oeverpieper and Noordse Stern.

Details

Toegang

Gjógv is located on the northeast tip of Eysturoy. You can choose to drive via Eiði or Fønningsfjörður. Either way, you'll approach the village via a long, downhill road, eventually parking your car at the parking lot just before the village. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. The circular walking route shown on the map is about 6 km.

Terrein en leefgebied

Zee , Berg , Kloof/klif

Omstandigheden

Bergachtig , Rotsachtig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Nee

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Lente , Zomer

Route

Onverharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Te voet

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

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Kaart

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