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A Trip To Gjogv (Faroe Islands, Pictured Story)

Florian Buechtingby Florian Buechting

During my visits to the Faroe Islands, I have been to several of the rather remote villages. In this posting I take you to Gjogv (or, better Gjógv), a village on the Northern edge of one of the main islands, Eysturoy. Some 40 people live in the village, whose name translates to “rock crevice”. Hope you enjoy my Pictured Story.

 

Gjogy – Location & Admission

Gjogv is located the Northern edge of Eysturoy. It is named to be one of the most beautiful places on the Faroe Islands and thus comes with some basic touristic infrastructure. There is a cafe and multiple guest houses.

The easiest way to visit the city is by car. The scenic route starts West of Funningur. My road trip already started at one of the main roads, route 10, East of Oyrarbakki. However, there is also a rather scattered public bus service (line 201), which connects the city with Eidi and Oyrarbakki.

 

Trip To Gjogy

The road to Funningur is rather comfortable. Crossing the first hill, you already see Funningsfjordur and its fjord, from where you can either head to Elduvik or turn left on the Funningsleid to Funningur. The road there is rather narrow, but paved and easy to drive. It also comes with lovely scenic views. Funningur itself is located in a small pay of the fjord in a picturesque setting. After that village, you can head on to Gjogv, driving through the picturesque Faroese countryside. The total driving distance (one way) from route 10 to Gjogv is some 16 kilometers. You see your destination after passing a few sheep and hills. You should not try to part in the heart of the village, but rather at the beginning, where there is a major parking lot as well.

 

Views of Gjogy

Gjogv strkes with lovely Faroese architecture as well as by its beautiful location by the sea. A creek is running through the village. Most of the main attractions are close to the Atlantic Ocean, though. I first visited the natural harbor, which is still in use. If you walk along the Southern side of the cliff, you reach Mary’s Baenk (“Mary’s Bench”), from where you have a lovely view of the ocean.

You already saw the local church in some of the pictures. It s comparably modern, opened in 1929. Before that, people had to hike to Funningur to go to church. The road connection is dated as of the 1960’s. A memorial by Fridtjof Joensen reminds of the fishermen, who did not come back from their fishing trips.

 

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