Klaksvík | Hammond Adventures

After a short overnight sail, we arrived at our second port: Klaksvík, the second-largest town in the Faroe Islands. Nestled along a deep fjord between towering mountains, this fishing village is rich in natural beauty, maritime heritage, and cultural pride.

With only a few hours to explore before heading for Iceland, we set out early to make the most of our morning. Our first stop was the architectural landmark of the town, Christianskirkjan (The Christian’s Church). Completed in 1963, it was the first major church in the Faroe Islands designed in the ancient Scandinavian style, with a timber-framed roof inspired by Viking halls.

At the heart of the church is a massive mural titled “The Great Supper,” painted in 1901 in a Cathedral in Denmark. When the piece was at risk of being lost to time, it was removed from the Cathedral and ultimately gifted to the town on the condition they build a church to house it. The result is a beautifully lit sanctuary, with attic-style windows modeled after boathouses, drawing in natural light and honoring Klaksvík’s deep ties to the sea.

Perhaps the most unique feature inside is a fully restored early 20th-century fishing boat, dramatically suspended from the ceiling, a tribute to the town’s fishing roots. There’s also a medieval stone baptismal font, adding a connection to the past in this otherwise modern spiritual space.

Christianskirkjan (The Christian’s Church)

After taking in this cultural landmark, we wandered through the quiet town, walking to the edge and back. Before returning to the ship, we made one final stop at Føroya Bjór, the oldest and largest brewery in the Faroe Islands. While we didn’t have time for a tour and they don’t have a taproom, we took a quick spin through their brewery store to check out the local beers and ciders.

Back on board, we enjoyed a special BBQ lunch on the upper deck, surrounded by sweeping views of the fjord. As the ship sailed away, we spotted Kunoyarnakki, a pyramid-shaped mountain rising straight from the sea, and passed by several salmon farms, marked by circular sea cages floating in the cold Atlantic waters.