Økslin
Økslin is a headland in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands and has an elevation of 249 metres. Økslin is situated nearby to the locality Teigar, as well as near the village Fámjin.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Borgarknappur and Fámjins Church.
Borgarknappur
Peak
Photo: Erik Christensen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Borgarknappur is a mountain in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands.
Kirkjuvatn
Lake
Photo: Erik Christensen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kirkjuvatn is a lake in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands. The lake is located just north of the village of Fámjin, which is located on the west coast of Suðuro].
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fámjin and Øravík.
Fámjin
Village
Photo: Erik Christensen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Fámjin is a village located on the western side of Suðuroy, the southernmost island in Faroe Islands. Fámjin is looking directly out to the North Atlantic Ocean.
Øravík
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Øravík is a village on the east coast of the island of Suðuroy in the Faroe Islands. The village is located in the center of the island on a crossroad where the road to Fámjin goes towards west over the mountains to the west coast. Øravík is situated 3½ km northeast of Økslin.
Øravíkarlíð
Village
Photo: EileenSanda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Øravíkarlíð or Líðin is a village on the island of Suðuroy, the southernmost of the Faroe Islands. The population was 60 in December 2008. Øravíkarlíð is situated 4 km northeast of Økslin.
Økslin
- Type: Headland with an elevation of 249 metres
- Also known as: “Okslin” and “Öxlin”
- Category: landform
- Location: Suðuroy, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
61.51667° or 61° 31′ northLongitude
-6.86667° or 6° 52′ westElevation
249 metres (817 feet)Open location code
9CHMG48M+M8GeoNames ID
2615769
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Økslin from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Økslin”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Teigar and Fløtunestangi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Borgin and Fjallið Mikla.
Faroe Islands: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Tórshavn, Streymoy, Northern Islands, and Klaksvík.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.