Kassgjógv
Kassgjógv is a cleft in Northern Islands, Faroe Islands. Kassgjógv is situated nearby to the locality Nánestangar, as well as near Flyðrunev.Places of Interest
Highlights include Cape Enniberg and Viðareiðis Church.
Cape Enniberg
Cliff
Photo: Thorbjoern, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Cape Enniberg is a cliff located on the Island of Viðoy. At 754 metres high, it is one of the highest promontories in the world. Enniberg is the northernmost point of the Faroe Islands.
Viðareiðis Church
Church
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Viðareiðis Church is situated 3 km south of Kassgjógv.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Viðareiði and Múli.
Viðareiði
Village
Photo: Cdani, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Viðareiði is the northernmost settlement in the Faroe Islands and lies on the Island of Viðoy, which belongs to the Norðoyar Region. Viðareiði is situated 2½ km south of Kassgjógv.
Múli
Village
Photo: Maciej Brencz, CC BY 2.0.
Múli is a hamlet on the island of Borðoy in the Norðoyar Region of the Faroes. Múli lies on the outermost northern edge of Borðoy's east coast. The origins of the settlement can be traced back to the 14th century. Múli is situated 4½ km southwest of Kassgjógv.
Skálatoftir
Hamlet
Photo: Tofts, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Skálatoftir is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km southwest of Kassgjógv.
Kassgjógv
- Type: Cleft
- Also known as: “Kassgjogv”
- Category: landform
- Location: Northern Islands, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
62.38402° or 62° 23′ 3″ northLongitude
-6.53198° or 6° 31′ 55″ westElevation
78 metres (256 feet)Open location code
9CJM9FM9+J6GeoNames ID
2619051
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In Other Languages
“Kassgjógv” goes by many names.
- Faroese: “Kassgjógv”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Nánestangar and Flyðrunev.
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