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.
- Hamlet
- …lies at an elevation of 1 metre (3 feet)
- …is also known as “Akrabyrgi”
- Description: southern tip of Suðuroy
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.
Víkarbyrgi
Village
Víkarbyrgi is a former village on the Faroese island of Suðuroy, Faroe Islands. Víkarbyrgi is situated 6 km northwest of Akraberg.
Lopra
Village
Lopra is a village on the island of Suðuroy in the Faroe Islands, with the postal code FO 926. Lopra is situated 7 km northwest of Akraberg.
Akraberg
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Latitude
61.39532° or 61° 23′ 43″ north
Longitude
-6.68084° or 6° 40′ 51″ west
Open location code
9CHM98W9+4M
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Swedish—“Akraberg” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Akraberg Lighthouse and Brunabergshálsur.
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