Klaksvík
in Klaksvik of Norðoyar sýsla, Faroe Islands

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
62.227 and -6.589 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 62° 13' 35" and W -6° 35' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krone - DKK
Spoken languages:
Faroese, Danish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:42 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Atlantic/Faroe
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:23 am and 9:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.583 and 169.417 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tautuku
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Delve into Klaksvík

Klaksvík in Klaksvik (Norðoyar sýsla) with it's 4,664 habitants is located in Faroe Islands about 16 mi (or 26 km) north of Torshavn, the country's capital town.

Current time in Klaksvík is now 12:42 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Atlantic / Faroe with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 1 airports close to Klaksvík. The closest airport in Faroe Islands is Vagar Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kunoy, Eystur, Fuglafjordur, Torshavn and Sandur. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 40 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Friday, 26th of April 2024

4°C (40 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

5°C (40 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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Total solar eclipse in Klaksvík, Faroe Islands

Published: March 20, 2015
Length: 00:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Esbern Christiansen


Eclipse 2015, Klaksvík, Faroe Islands

Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: FernandaDinizTavares

The Solar Eclipse as seen from the beach at Klaksvík -- cloud cover during totality, we didn't get to see the corona :-(


Emmaus - Ole Andersen - 3 - Jesu afturkoma - 17-05-14

Published: October 08, 2014
Length: 24:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IKTUS sjónvarp

Ole Andersen úr DK hevur fyrilestrarøð á evnisdegi hjá Ísraelsmissiónini. 3. partur: "Jesu afturkoma" (1. Tess. 4,13-18). Uppt. 17. mai 2014 í Emmaus í Klaksvík. www.israel.fo Ole...


Springarin Pollur

Published: April 15, 2009
Length: 05:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jakup Eydnugarð

Hesin fitti springarin, ið vit navngóvu "Pollur" varð fangaður á Vánni í Klaksvík. Hann varð síðani koyrdur í ein aliring, og sýndur fram á Føroya Sjómannadegi í 2006. Tað...


Total Solar eclipse with GoPro hero4 black

Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 00:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mathew Nielsen

Total solar eclipse timelapse over Klaksvik city, Faroe Island, March 20st 2015.


Óli, Alvi & Eyðbjørn 400 frí á Ægir-stevnu nov 2012

Published: November 04, 2012
Length: 35:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: svimjing.com

Skjótasti riðil í 400 frí hjá monnum á Ægir-stevnuni í Klaksvík hin 3. november 2012. Teir tríggir fremstu eru Óli Mortensen úr Havnar Svimjifelag, Alvi Hjelm úr Ægir og Eyðbjørn...


Spirit Lamp Ouija Board, Talk to the Dead!

Published: December 16, 2010
Length: 32:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Unleash yourdreams

www.unleashyourdreams.co.uk for more details Spirit Lamp Ouija Board Use it wisely! The new pocket spirit lamp, is the next step in the boards journey, honed for use with a PK ring or gimmick...


Hallur Joensen

Published: October 17, 2010
Length: 58:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Amingelit

Konsert í Spaniastovu, Klaksvík, Faroe Islands.


Emmaus - Ole Andersen - 2 - Ísrael og útveljingin - 17-05-14

Published: October 08, 2014
Length: 23:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IKTUS sjónvarp

Ole Andersen úr DK hevur fyrilestrarøð á evnisdegi hjá Ísraelsmissiónini. 2. partur: "Ísrael og útveljingin" (Róm. kap. 11). Uppt. 17. mai 2014 í Emmaus í Klaksvík. www.israel.fo...


Nýggjárslegan'11 í Nesvík

Published: March 31, 2011
Length: 13:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KFUMogK Klaksvík

Hugnakvøld :-)


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Strond

Strond is a former village in the north of the town Klaksvík at the sound of Haraldssund in the Faroe Islands. It is situated on Borðoy at the dam combining Borðoy and Kunoy. Since 1930 no people have lived there. There is a power plant there, first made as a water power plant, but later it was expanded with a diesel power plant. Sund was first time mentioned in old documents in 1584.

Located at 62.2667, -6.58333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former populated places in the Faroe Islands

KÍ Stadium

KÍ Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Klaksvík, Faroe Islands. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of KÍ Klaksvík. The stadium holds 3,000 people and was opened in the year 2000.

Located at 62.2249, -6.5798 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in the Faroe Islands

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capture of the webcam Uppsalir: Klaksvik road

Uppsalir: Klaksvik road, Uppsalir (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Klakksvík, Klaksvig, كلاكسويك, كلاكسڤيك, Горад Клаксвуйк, Клаксвуйк, Klaksvík, קלאקסוויק, Klaksvik, Քլակսվուիկ, クラクスヴィーク, კლაქსვიკი, Klaksvikas, Клаксвик, Клаксвік, 克拉克斯维克