Vestmanna, Coastal municipality on Streymoy island, Faroe Islands
The town spreads along the northwestern shore of Streymoy, protected from ocean winds by Vágar island and surrounded by steep mountains reaching 639 meters.
Irish monks, known as Westmen, established the first settlement in this natural harbor during the 11th century, giving the town its name Vestmanna.
The Vikings Wax Museum presents local maritime traditions while the VÍF sports club, founded in 1939, represents the town in national handball competitions.
Visitors can reach Vestmanna in 30 minutes by car from Vágar Airport, with regular boat tours departing from the harbor to explore the nearby cliffs.
Four mountain reservoirs collect rainwater that flows through pipes down to turbines, generating hydroelectric power for numerous Faroese households.
Location: Vestmanna kommuna
Address: Vestmanna 350, Faroe Islands 350 Vestmanna
GPS coordinates: 62.18567,-7.16771
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:34
The Faroe Islands feature natural landscapes with waterfalls pouring into the ocean, sheer cliffs, elevated lakes, and coastal villages with traditional houses. The archipelago includes notable geological sites like Lake Sorvagsvatn and the Drangarnir rock formations. The villages retain their architecture with turf roofs, natural harbors, and historic churches. Hiking trails provide access to viewpoints over the fjords and mountains.
Streymin bridge
8.8 km
Slættaratindur
14.7 km
Risin og Kellingin
15.7 km
Sandavágur stone
14.7 km
Sørvágsfjørður
15.6 km
Árnafjall
15.2 km
Sandavágur Church
14.7 km
Vørðufelli
13.5 km
Eysturtindur
14.2 km
Saksun Church
6.8 km
Tjørnuvík Church
11.6 km
Eiðis Church
13.3 km
Haldórsvíkar kirkja
10.8 km
Slave Cliff
16.1 km
Kollafjarð Church
15.8 km
Kvívík Church
9 km
Bíggjar church
15.3 km
Funningsfjørður
15.7 km
Kollafjørður
16.2 km
Hvalvíkar kirkja
6.9 km
Vestmanna kirkja
3.6 km
Hósvíkar kirkja
12.2 km
Sørvágs kirkja
14.5 km
Norðskála kirkja
9.1 km
Miðvágs kirkja
15.4 km
Selatraðar kirkja
15.2 km
Gongutúrur / Hvithamar Trailhead
16.2 km
Trøllkonufingur
15.7 kmReviews
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