Tours and Attractions near Árnafjørður

October 31, 2026

Árnafjørður is a quiet village of about 64 people on Borðoy, and it has no tour operator, ticket desk or paid attraction. There is nothing to book on the spot. The village is the start of a hike and a place to stop for the fjord view, and organised excursions run out of Klaksvík, which is about 10 minutes away by car along route 70.

What to expect in the village

You will find a white church with a red roof beside the Stórá river, a row of boat houses at the shore, a small beach and parking. There is no shop, cafe or public toilet, so plan food and a stop in Klaksvík before you drive out. The roadside pull-off between the two new tunnels gives the best view of the fjord and costs nothing.

Attractions in Klaksvík

Klaksvík is the town to use as a base for sights with an entrance or a guide.

Christianskirkjan, the town church, was built in 1963 in an Old Norse style.
Norðoya Fornminnissavn is the museum of the northern isles.
Föroya Bjór, the brewery founded in 1888, has been reported to offer tours with a tasting. Ask in town about times and prices.
The swimming hall has a 25 m pool, a slide and a wellness area. Check opening hours before you go.

Guided walks

No commercial guided walk starts in Árnafjørður itself. Visit Faroe Islands has listed a guided hike called Hike Klaksvík Katlarnir Árnafjørður, so the Klaksvík tourist information is the place to ask whether a guide is running while you are there. Some northern hikes require a guide or a fee at the gate: Enniberg needs a guide, and Villingadalsfjall from Viðareiði costs DKK 200, paid into the mailbox at the gate.

Island excursions

The route 56 ferry runs from Klaksvík to Syðradalur on Kalsoy and takes about 20 minutes. It is a small ferry carrying about 12 cars, and advance booking is available. Check ssl.fo for the current fare. Kalsoy has the Kallur Lighthouse hike (DKK 200 for adults, DKK 100 for ages 13 to 17, free under 13) and the Kópakonan statue at Mikladalur. The ferry to Svínoy and Fugloy leaves from Hvannasund, about 8 km on from the village; check ssl.fo for its times.

Kunoy is reached by road on bus 504 from Klaksvík via Haraldssund.

Tips

The subsea tunnels are not on the Klaksvík to Árnafjørður road. If you also drive from Tórshavn, check tunnil.fo for tolls.
Tell your host which route you plan to take, and leave early in weather that is changing.
Prices and timetables change, so look at the operator page on the day.

Timetables: Route 504 to Kunoy on ssl.fo . For excursions you can compare listings on GetYourGuide for Klaksvík .