Viðareiði , literally Wood-Isthmus, is the northernmost settlement in the Faröe Islands and lies on the Island of Viðoy, on an isthmus with high mountains to both the north and south.
Location: 62°21′N, 6°32′W
4 degrees (640 km) south of the Arctic Circle.
The community is linked overland by a dam and a tunnel system to the second largest town in the Faröe - Klaksvík on Borðoy island.
The road to Viðareiði goes along the west coast of Viðoy, through the town, and then along the island's east coast to the Enniberg cape, through Miðdalur Valley with its typical small waterfall.
Looking to the west from Viðareiði, a view of
the northern peaks of Borðoy and Kunoy.
Viðareiði is surely one of the most beautiful villages of the Faröe Islands.
The nature is overwhelming and the peacefulness stirring. But in a great tempest, the sea can rise up to the village:
In spite of its modest population of around 350 inhabitants, Viðareiði includes a small store and also the
Hotel Norð with its restaurant.
The current church was built in 1892.
The church silver is a gift from the British government, thanking the village's citizens for the rescue of the Brig Marwood, which was shiprecked near Viðareiði during a winter storm in 1847.
The main feature is the church's rectory.
The manse of Viðareiði, Ónagerð, is one of the most beautiful in the Faroe Islands.
The island of Viðoy has another small settlement - the fishing village of Hvannasund.
Pop. ~280
The north coast is marked by Cape Enniberg:
The view from Enniberg is simply breathtaking.
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Useful links:
http://www.vidareidi.fo/
http://www.hotelnord.fo/pages/en/vidareidi.php
