Selbergsskarð
Selbergsskarð is a pass in Vágar, Faroe Islands and has an elevation of 142 metres. Selbergsskarð is situated nearby to the locality Raðnes, as well as near the village Sørvágur.Places of Interest
Highlights include Vágar Airport and Skeidin.
Vágar Airport
Aerodrome
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Vágar Airport is the only airport in the Faroe Islands, and is located 1 NM east of the village of Sørvágur, on the island of Vágar and 46 km west of the capital Tórshavn. It is the main operating base for Faroese flag carrier Atlantic Airways. Vágar Airport is situated 3½ km east of Selbergsskarð.
Skeidin
Peak
Skeiðin is a mountain above the village of Sørvágur in the Faroe Islands. It lies between the village itself and the bay of Selvík. On the top of the mountain is a radio transmitter.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sørvágur and Bøur.
Sørvágur
Village
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Sørvágur is a village on the island of Vágar in the Faroe Islands. It is located at the landward end of Sørvágsfjørður. Sørvágur is the largest village in Sørvágur Municipality.
Bøur
Village
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Vágar is an island in the Faroe Islands, the island is also called Vága in combination with other words. Bøur is situated 3½ km northwest of Selbergsskarð.
Vatnsoyrar
Village
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Vatnsoyrar is a village founded in 1921 in the middle of the Faroese island of Vagar. Vatnsoyrar, being created in 1921, is one of the youngest settlements in the Faroes. Vatnsoyrar is situated 5 km east of Selbergsskarð.
Selbergsskarð
- Type: Pass with an elevation of 142 metres
- Also known as: “Selbergsskardh”
- Category: landform
- Location: Vágar, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
62.05837° or 62° 3′ 30″ northLongitude
-7.34171° or 7° 20′ 30″ westElevation
142 metres (466 feet)Open location code
9CJJ3M55+88GeoNames ID
2614095
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In Other Languages
“Selbergsskarð” goes by many names.
- Faroese: “Selbergsskarð”
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