Saksun is a remote little village on Streymoy Island in the wild Faroe Islands. The village is famous for its unique location placed above a jaw-dropping lagoon.

Saksun is a village near the northwest coast of the Faroese island of Streymoy, in Sunda Municipality. Saksun lies in the bottom of what used to be an inlet of the sea, surrounded by high mountains. The inlet formed a good deep natural harbour, until a storm blocked it with sand.

Dec 31, 2023 · Saksun is located on the northern edge of Streymoy, the largest island in the Faroe Islands. In this tiny village, you’ll find incredible views of the Pollurin Lagoon (and the beautiful Saksun lagoon walk), grass-roofed houses, and majestic waterfalls cascading down the surrounding cliffs.

Saksun is a perfect location to see the traditional Faroese grass roofed houses, waterfalls, and then begin a gorgeous canyon hike leading to a black sand beach.

Saksun is one of several stunning small villages in the Faroe Islands that more and more outsiders visit. It is distinguished by the aversion to tourists of its main rural owner, author of repeated antipathies and attacks against the invaders of his land.

Splendidly set in a natural circular amphitheatre high above a tidal lagoon, Saksun is a wonderfully remote hillside village and is one of the most worthwhile destinations in the country. Known for its tranquil atmosphere, the tiny village of 11 (2023) inhabitants offers amazing views of the surrounding mountains.

We visited Fossá, the tallest waterfall in the Faroe Islands, and Saksun, a cute village with grass roof houses and a black sand beach in the Faroe Islands!

Oct 26, 2024 · Saksun is the place where you can see almost all the signature things that scream ‘Faroe.’It’s like a Faroe Islands 101 crash course. You’ve got waterfalls (check), grass-covered houses (check), and an adorable white church sitting pretty in the middle (check, check).

Nov 28, 2023 · Saksun is located on the North at the island of Streymoy (which is the main island of the Faroe Islands). It is located right next to the Pollurin lake / fjord. It is also famous for its …

Oct 31, 2024 · The Saksun to Tjørnuvík out-and-back hike is one of the most gratifying hikes in the Faroe Islands, because of the enchanting and at times eerie scenery. The hike begins with elevated views of the Pollurin tidal lagoon, a circular body of …