Faroe Islands

Gjógv

Village of 49 inhabitants on the north of Faroe Islands

Gjógv (pronounced : gorge) is a village located on the northeast tip of the island of Eysturoy, in the Faroe Islands and 63 km north by road from the capital of Tórshavn. The village was named after a 200-metre (650 ft) long sea-filled gorge that runs north to the sea from the village.

Gjógv has one of the best natural harbours in the Faroes. However, boats need to be pulled up on a ramp to be safe from the surf. To tourists and boating natives alike, the harbour in the gorge is also a well-known site of outstanding natural scenery.

The village was first mentioned in 1584, but it seems to have existed long before then. It has long subsisted on fishing and selling dried and salted fish (klippfiskur in Faroese). At one time as many as 13 fishing boats sailed from Gjógv. Its population has seen a sharp decline in the past 60 years or so. In 1950 the headcount still stood at 210. A factory producing prefabricated concrete elements was founded in the village in 1982. It employs 6 people and is the only one of its kind in the islands. Other branches of industry are represented by the village's fish farm and guest house / hostel and campsite.

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Faroe Islands Adventure Tour

5 days - Short stay in Tórshavn with adventurous activities exploring the Faroe Islands

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Claes Bech-Poulsen

Faroe Islands Active Short Break

5 days - Discover the Faroe Islands for yourself - easily combined with Iceland.

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Treasures of the Faroe Islands - self drive

9 days - Get off the beaten track & explore Faroe Islands

  • Books out early
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Faroe Islands Horse

Family Adventure Self Drive of the Faroe Islands

6 days - Family Adventure tour with local and authentic experiences

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Highlights tour of the Faroe Islands

4 days - Short stay in Tórshavn with day tours exploring the Faroe Islands

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  • Books out early
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Iceland and Faroe Islands Tour

7 days - Independent tour with guided activities and local day tours

  • Iceland
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