Hvilvtarskarð
Hvilvtarskarð is a pass in Viðareiði, Northern Islands and has an elevation of 172 metres. Hvilvtarskarð is situated nearby to the locality Leiti, as well as near Bergsmunni.Places of Interest
Highlights include Viðareiðis Church.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Viðareiði and Múli.
Viðareiði
Village
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 3 km north of Hvilvtarskarð.
Múli
Village
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 3½ km northwest of Hvilvtarskarð.
Hvilvtarskarð
- Type: Pass with an elevation of 172 metres
- Also known as: “Hvilvtarskardh”
- Category: landform
- Location: Viðareiði, Northern Islands, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
62.33242° or 62° 19′ 57″ north
Longitude
-6.53318° or 6° 31′ 59″ west
Elevation
172 metres (564 feet)
Open location code
9CJM8FJ8+XP
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In Other Languages
“Hvilvtarskarð” goes by many names.
- Faroese: “Hvilvtarskarð”
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