Hestfjørður
Hestfjørður is a strait in Streymoy, Faroe Islands. Hestfjørður is situated near the locality Tjørnunes, as well as near Rivtangi.Places of Interest
Highlights: Hests kirkja.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Koltur and Velbastaður.
Koltur
Village
Koltur is a settlement on the island of Koltur, Faroe Islands. Koltur is situated 3 km west of Hestfjørður.
Velbastaður
Village
Velbastaður is a village on the island of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands. Velbastaður is situated 3 km east of Hestfjørður.
Syðradalur
Village
Syðradalur is a small village in the Faroe Islands. Syðradalur is situated 3½ km north of Hestfjørður.
Hestfjørður
- Type: Strait
- Also known as: “Hestfjordhur”, “Hestö Fiord”, “Hestö Fjord”, and “Hestsfjörður”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
61.98651° or 61° 59′ 11″ north
Longitude
-6.91381° or 6° 54′ 50″ west
Open location code
9CHMX3PP+JF
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Tjørnunes and Rivtangi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Faroe Islands and Kalsskor.
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Worth a closer look: Tórshavn and Kollafjørður.
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