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JanC
July 2, 2024
Hiking
The church in Sandavàgur is the oldest Faroese church that is both designed and built of Faroe islanders. The church opened in 1917.
Kirsten 🌺
June 11, 2025
Hiking
Historically, Sandavágur has a rich past. A 13th-century runestone was discovered here in 1917, indicating the presence of early Norse settlers, including a Viking named Torkil Onundarson. We visit this runestone in the striking red-roofed church, built in 1917.
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