Gjógvin Forna
Gjógvin Forna is a cleft in Vágar, Faroe Islands. Gjógvin Forna is situated nearby to the locality Slættabergsmúli, as well as near the village Sørvágur.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Vágar Airport and Skeidin.
Vágar Airport
Aerodrome
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Vágar Airport is the only airport in the Faroe Islands, and is located 1 NM east of the village of Sørvágur, on the island of Vágar and 46 km west of the capital Tórshavn. It is the main operating base for Faroese flag carrier Atlantic Airways. Vágar Airport is situated 3 km northeast of Gjógvin Forna.
Skeidin
Peak
Skeiðin is a mountain above the village of Sørvágur in the Faroe Islands. It lies between the village itself and the bay of Selvík. On the top of the mountain is a radio transmitter. Skeidin is situated 3 km northwest of Gjógvin Forna.
Sørvágs kirkja
Church
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Sørvágs kirkja is a church, which is situated 3 km north of Gjógvin Forna.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sørvágur and Vatnsoyrar.
Sørvágur
Village
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Sørvágur is a village on the island of Vágar in the Faroe Islands. It is located at the landward end of Sørvágsfjørður. Sørvágur is the largest village in Sørvágur Municipality. Sørvágur is situated 3 km north of Gjógvin Forna.
Vatnsoyrar
Village
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Vatnsoyrar is a village founded in 1921 in the middle of the Faroese island of Vagar. Vatnsoyrar, being created in 1921, is one of the youngest settlements in the Faroes. Vatnsoyrar is situated 5 km northeast of Gjógvin Forna.
Bøur
Village
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Vágar is an island in the Faroe Islands, the island is also called Vága in combination with other words. Bøur is situated 6 km northwest of Gjógvin Forna.
Gjógvin Forna
- Type: Cleft
- Also known as: “Gjogvin Forna”
- Category: landform
- Location: Vágar, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
62.04408° or 62° 2′ 39″ northLongitude
-7.31431° or 7° 18′ 52″ westOpen location code
9CJJ2MVP+J7GeoNames ID
2621998
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