A Romantic Break near Árnafjørður

October 31, 2026

Árnafjørður suits couples who want silence and scenery more than restaurants. The village has about 64 residents, a white church, a row of boat houses and a small beach, and it has no restaurant, cafe, shop or lodging. The romantic part of a trip here is the setting, and the evening happens in Klaksvík, about 10 minutes away by car.

A day for two

Morning. Eat breakfast in Klaksvík and drive north on route 70 through the Árnafjarðartunnilin, which opened in 2024 and runs about 1.96 km. Walk down to the fjord head and look at the boat houses lined along the shore. The small beach is a pleasant place to sit if the weather allows, though the water stays cold all year.

Midday. Take the Katlarnir loop if you both like hard walking, or skip it and linger. The loop is 7 km, climbs 653 m, reaches 516 m and takes 2 hours 35 minutes on the official page. At the top end you reach Katlarnir, the old Thing site, where the Thing stones stand in the hills. Both walks in this valley cross the Stórá river and fences with no gates, so wear sturdy boots.

Late afternoon. Stop at the pull-off between the Árnafjarðartunnilin and the Hvannasundstunnilin. The two tunnels are about 500 m apart, and this spot has the best view of the fjord as the light drops. The second tunnel is about 2.25 km long.

Evening. Return to Klaksvík for dinner. The town has the restaurants and accommodation that the village does not. For stays, Booking.com for Klaksvík lists what is available. Walk past the Christianskirkjan, built in 1963 in an Old Norse style, before you eat.

A second day: Kalsoy

For a change of scene, take the route 56 ferry to Syðradalur on Kalsoy, a crossing of about 20 minutes. The boat is small, so book ahead and check ssl.fo for the fare. Kallur Lighthouse costs DKK 200 for each adult. In Mikladalur, look for the Kópakonan statue.

A rainy-day plan

If fog or rain sets in, skip the hills. The Klaksvík swimming hall has a 25 m pool, a slide and a wellness area, which makes a calm hour for two. The Norðoya Fornminnissavn museum covers the northern isles, and Föroya Bjór, founded in 1888, has been reported to run brewery tours with a tasting. Opening hours change, so look them up on the day.

Keeping the day safe

Fog and wind can change a walk within minutes, so go home if the cloud drops.
Never walk after dark.
Cliff edges have no fences.
Call 112 if anything goes wrong.

On Sundays, leave the church parking space free from 11:00 to 12:00.

If you plan the loop, the official walk description is on the Visit Faroe Islands Katlarnir page .