Kirkjubøur is the southernmost village on Streymoy, Faroe Islands. The village is located on the south-west coast of Streymoy and has a view towards the islands of Hestur and Koltur towards the west, and to Sandoy towards the south. It lies south of the new ferry port of Gamlarætt, which opened in 1993.
Saint Olav's Church, Kirkjubøur at the left, and the old farmhouse of Kirkjubøargarður at the centre. In the background are the islands of Sandoy and Hestur.
Saint Olav's Church
Mediaeval carved pew ends from Saint Olav's Church
Ruins of Magnus Cathedral
Streymoy is the largest and most populated island of the Faroe Islands. The capital, Tórshavn, is located on its southeast coast. The name means "island of currents". It also refers to the largest region of the country that also includes the islands of Hestur, Koltur and Nólsoy.
Skælingsfjall (767 m) on Streymoy
The Streymin Bridge over Sundini Sound connects Eysturoy to Streymoy.
The capital Tórshavn is on Streymoy.
West coast of Streymoy.