Steinavatn

Steinavatn is a pond in , . Steinavatn is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Nolso Island Lighthouse.

Lighthouse
Photo: Udet, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nólsoy and Kirkjubøur.

Village
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is an island and village in central , 4km east of the capital in . is situated 7 km north of Steinavatn.

Photo: Erik Christensen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is the southernmost village on . The village is the Faroes' most important historical site, with the ruins of the Magnus Cathedral from around 1300, Saint Olav's Church, from the 12th century and the old farmhouse of Kirkjubøargarður from the 11th century.

Village
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is a village in the . most likely takes its name from Old Irish airge, which means summer pasture; several placenames in Faroe carry the same name with this meaning. is situated 9 km northwest of Steinavatn.

Steinavatn

Latitude
61.95382° or 61° 57′ 14″ north
Longitude
-6.62848° or 6° 37′ 43″ west
Elevation
5 metres (16 feet)
Open location code
9CHMX93C+GJ
Geo­Names ID
2612683
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Satellite Map

Discover Steinavatn from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Steinavatn” goes by many names.
  • Faroese: “Steinavatn”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hellan and Borðholið.

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