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Hattarvík

  • Population: 17
  • Postal code (Zip): FO 767
  • Location:
  • Municipality: Fugloyar


Hattarvik is located on the east-side of the island Fugloy. The village is encircled by high mountains on 3 sides.

Hattarvik was founded in 900. The stonechurch was built in 1899.

Hattarvik is reachable by a ferry 1-2 times a day and also by a helicopter 3 times a week.

Some old stone-houses are being restored these days. These houses are said to relate to ‘Flokksmenn’. These were three strong men who wanted to seize the power of the Faroe Islands a long time ago.


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Last updated: 06-02-2005 01:00:53
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