Gróthústangi
Gróthústangi is a locality in Vágar, Faroe Islands. Gróthústangi is situated near the locality Ryggur, as well as near Við Kirkjar.Places of Interest
Highlights: Sørvágsvatn and Vágar Airport.
Sørvágsvatn
Lake
Leitisvatn, sometimes called Sørvágsvatn, is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands.
Vágar Airport
Aerodrome
Vágar Airport is the only airport in the… Vágar Airport is situated 3 km northwest of Gróthústangi.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Miðvágur and Vatnsoyrar.
Vatnsoyrar
Village
Vatnsoyrar is a village founded in 1921 in the middle of the Faroese island of Vagar. Vatnsoyrar is situated 3½ km north of Gróthústangi.
Sandavágur
Village
Sandavágur is a town on the south coast of the Faroese island of Vágar. Sandavágur is situated 4½ km east of Gróthústangi.
Gróthústangi
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Grothustangi”
- Location: Vágar, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
62.04392° or 62° 2′ 38″ north
Longitude
-7.23381° or 7° 14′ 2″ west
Elevation
76 metres (249 feet)
Open location code
9CJJ2QV8+HF
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Ryggur and Við Kirkjar.
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Highlights: Vørðuklettar and Borgarheyggjur.
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