Akraberg
Akraberg is the southern tip of Suðuroy, 5 km south from the village of Sumba, in the Faroe Islands. The name Akraberg derives from akur. Five kilometres south of Akraberg is the southernmost point of The Faroe Islands, a rock called the Munkurin, also called Sumbiarsteinur, which is one of a group of six rocks.Places of Interest
Highlights include Sumbiar kirkja.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sumba and Víkarbyrgi.
Sumba
Village
Sumba is the southernmost village of the Faroe Islands, located on the island of Suðuroy. It is located in Sumbiar Municipality.
Víkarbyrgi
Village
Víkarbyrgi is a former village on the Faroese island of Suðuroy, Faroe Islands. It no longer has a population. It retains a postal code and is located at N 61° 26' 34 W 6° 43' 28. Víkarbyrgi is situated 6 km northwest of Akraberg.
Akraberg
- Type: Point
- Also known as: “Akrabyrgi”
- Category: landform
- Location: Sunnbøur, Suðuroy, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
61.39269° or 61° 23′ 34″ north
Longitude
-6.67752° or 6° 40′ 39″ west
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
9CHM98VC+3X
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