Klaksvík
This small Faroese town on Borðoy, one of the northernmost islands of the Faroe Islands, sits between mountain terrain and the water's edge, serving as the hub of the Northern Islands and the archipelago's second-largest settlement after Tórshavn. It is also the main industrial centre of the Faroes, giving it a working-town character alongside its dramatic natural setting.
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- Population5,013
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
Nearest airports
Klaksvík: quick answers
Where is Klaksvík?
Klaksvík is in Faroe Islands.
How do you get to Klaksvík?
The nearest airport is Vágar (FAE), about 1 hr 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Klaksvík?
The warmest month is August, averaging 11°C51°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is December, with about 105 mm4.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Klaksvík?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.