エストゥロイの天然記念物・トップ5

Slipway into Gjógv Bay.

The village's name, "Gjógv," means "ravine" or "gorge" in Faroese. This refers to a 200-meter-long, seawater-filled ravine that leads from the village to the sea. This ravine serves as a natural harbor for smaller boats. In rough seas, boats must be pulled out of the water via a ramp to protect them from the surf. The ravine is an impressive natural spectacle, especially when the waves crash against the basalt walls.

Gjógv is a picturesque and remote village known for its tranquil beauty and unique natural features. First documented in 1584, Gjógv likely existed much earlier. For a long time, it relied on fishing and the sale of dried and salted fish. Although its population has declined significantly in recent decades (as of January 2025, there were 19 permanent residents), the village retains its historic charm and offers glimpses into a bygone way of life. The village's name, "Gjógv," means "ravine" or "gorge" in Faroese, referring to a 200-meter-long, seawater-filled ravine that runs from the village to the sea.

Great rock crevice with a small harbor and small village behind it. You can often feel the force of the Atlantic waves.

Definitely worth seeing: after a beautiful drive over the mountains, here is a real natural spectacle. The waves of the Atlantic beat with full force against the cliffs

Highly recommended: the journey itself goes through spectacular scenery. The village with its rugged Atlantic coast is even more so. The high waves crash wildly against the cliffs. If you climb up the rocks, you can see the puffins in summer

We were here in moderate winds and yet the ocean with its powerful waves offered a natural spectacle. Incredible landscape, raw forces of nature

Coming from below, the valley opens up here with a plateau. Wide plain with streams and lichens. On the edge near the stone pyramid there is a good place to rest on the rocks with a perfect view of the valley.