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**This post is the 10th of a 11-post series discussing what to see in this part of the Faroe Islands (You can check out the other parts in the list below, separated by each specific island (just click on the island name to see the blog post. Everything is also summarized in another post here.**

The Faroe Islands, or the Faroes, are an archipelago located in the North Atlantic Ocean and are a part of Denmark. The subpolar oceanic climate, moderated by the Gulf Stream, make the temperature of the Faroes nearly constant throughout the year. Origins of the Faroe Islands date back as early as 500 AD, thought to be settled by people from Great Britain or Ireland. [Funfact: The population of sheep (70,000) outnumber the human population (54,000)]

• Tórshavn (Blog Post: A Journey to the Faroese Capital of Tórshavn)

• Vágar (Blog Post: A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Vágar)

• Streymoy (Blog Post: A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Streymoy)

• Eysturoy (Blog Post: A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Eysturoy)

• Bordoy (Blog Post: A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Bordoy)

• Kalsoy (Blog Post: A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Kalsoy)

• Vidoy (Blog Post: A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Vidoy)

• Mykines (Blog Post: A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Mykines)

• Sandoy (Blog Post: A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Sandoy)

• Kunoy (Blog Post: A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Kunoy)

• The Waterfalls of the Faroe Islands (Blog Post: The Waterfalls of the Faroe Islands)

In this blog post, I will cover the island of Kunoy. A Google Map of these places I will talk about can be seen at the end of this article.

Kunoy is a long and narrow island, accessible by an embankment from Bordoy to Haraldssund. The mountain tunnel once you get only Kunoy is one lane and is also narrow so use caution! Kunoy directly translates to ‘woman island’ and therefore is the colloquial opposite to Kalsoy, meaning ‘man island’.

The settlements of Kunoy and Haraldssund occupy the island, both with a similar population size. Only these two exist due to the islands’ mountainous geography, making settlements difficult to maintain while not connected to the main roads.

While driving along the coastline, you will definitely catch great views of the nearby Kalsoy island and the Kalsoyarfjørður fjord where the most recent Bond movie (No Time to Die), was filmed from. You will inevitably reach the Kunoy Village on your drive, which comprises just a few homes and the nearby Kunoy Church. This bright red structure stands out wonderfully against the plush green, natural backdrop of the countryside.

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What you also may notice while in Faroe, is the distinct lack of trees on each island. It reminds me a little of Iceland in this regard. Nonetheless, you WILL find some trees in Kunoy, and perhaps more than all the other islands combined. Near Kunoy, lies The Forest of Kunoy (Viðarlundin í Kunoy).

When you have parked in Kunoy village, just make your way uphill, towards the center of the island. You will see a path that leads you to a very dense forested area with trees of ash, birch, and spruce. This is such a welcomed sight after being deprived of these lovely features for so long while traveling through, or just to even find some shade.

Furthermore, as Kunoy possesses a number of high mountains in the area, you can opt to hike through the gorge of Skarðsgjógv.

This hike will take you to an abandoned village called Skarð, but take care because this hike should only be reserved for skilled hikers with a guide.

Because this island was so small and had just a few points of interest, I spent only a few hours here. You can skip it if you are pressed for time, but don’t miss it if you can spare just a few hours. It’s got a much more chill vibe than the other islands and gives great views of nearby Kalsoy.

Now of course, this is not a comprehensive list of what to see in Kunoy, however it should be a good representation of what you can expect when you visit. I will discuss more on what to see on each of the Faroese islands in future posts!

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