Where is Saksun in the Faroe Islands?

Saksun is a remote little village on Streymoy Island in the wild Faroe Islands. The village is famous for its unique location placed above a jaw-dropping lagoon. Mountains here are incredible and so are the many waterfalls. A lovely panoramic view of a lagoon surrounded by steep mountains is the top attraction in Saksun.

How was Saksun different from the Faroe Islands?

It is distinguished by the aversion to tourists of its main rural owner, author of repeated antipathies and attacks against the invaders of his land. Saksun was even well-groomed in a northwest corner of the Faroe's main island, Streymoy, in a sort of antipode to capital Torshavn.

What to do in the Faroe Islands?

Book a day trip to Saksun and walk to the famous lagoon Pollurin or hike from Saksun to nearby Tjørnuvík. Saksun is among the most beautiful and awe-inspiring places in the Faroe Islands.

Where is Saksun located?

Saksun is a village near the northwest coast of the Faroese island of Streymoy, in Sunda Municipality. Saksun lies in the bottom of what used to be an inlet of the sea, surrounded by high mountains. The inlet formed a good deep natural harbour, until a storm blocked it with sand.

Does Saksun have a church?

Saksun only has 14 residents, and we didn’t see a single person while we were there (so thank goodness our car was ok!). It has a church that was actually in a neighboring town before it was disassembled and rebuilt in Saksun so the residents wouldn’t have to travel so far for church services.

What is Saksun known for?

Saksun lies in the bottom of what used to be an inlet of the sea, surrounded by high mountains. The inlet formed a good deep natural harbour, until a storm blocked it with sand. The old harbour become an inaccessible seawater lagoon, only accessible by small boats on high tide.