Borðoy at a Glance
About Borðoy
Borðoy is an island in the Norðoyar (Northern Islands) group of the Faroe Islands, in the North Atlantic. It is the location of the archipelago’s second-largest town, Klaksvík.
The island features steep coastal cliffs, sheltered fjords and small settlements focused on fishing and maritime activity. Road connections and short sea crossings link it to neighbouring islands in the northern Faroes.
Settled in the Norse period, Borðoy’s economy has long been centred on fishing and fish processing, with modern services concentrated in Klaksvík. The island sits within the rugged, oceanic landscape typical of the Faroes and is part of the autonomous territory of Denmark.
Borðoy lies in the northeast of the Faroe archipelago and forms part of the Norðoyar administrative region, with Klaksvík as the island’s principal harbour and transport hub.
- Main town: Home to Klaksvík, the Faroe Islands’ second-largest town, which serves as the island’s main service and fishing centre.
Nearby Attractions to Borðoy
Best Time to Visit Borðoy
Borðoy is best visited in summer (June-August) when the weather is mildest and daylight is longest for outdoor activities.
Weather & Climate near Borðoy
Borðoy's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (2949 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 4° | -4° | 319 mm | overcast | 81% | 9.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.8h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 4° | -4° | 258 mm | overcast | 81% | 9.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.5h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 5° | -3° | 306 mm | overcast | 81% | 9.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 215 mm | overcast | 83% | 8.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 14.6h |
| May | Poor | 5° - 8° | 2° | 162 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 17.5h |
| June | Poor | 7° - 10° | 5° | 128 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 19.3h |
| July | Poor | 9° - 11° | 7° | 128 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.2 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 18.4h |
| August | Poor | 9° - 12° | 10° | 167 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 15.7h |
| September | Poor | 7° - 10° | 5° | 273 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 8° | 2° | 330 mm | overcast | 85% | 8.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 6° | -1° | 341 mm | overcast | 83% | 9.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 5° | -3° | 322 mm | overcast | 82% | 9.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.7h |
How to Get to Borðoy
Borðoy is one of the northern islands of the Faroe Islands and is home to the town of Klaksvík. The island is connected to Streymoy (and Tórshavn) by the Norðoyatunnilin road tunnel, so you can drive from Tórshavn to Klaksvík on Borðoy (the tunnel link makes the journey direct by car and typically takes under an hour depending on exact start point).
Once on Borðoy, local roads connect villages and hiking starting points; Klaksvík is the main transport hub with boat and bus links for island travel.
Tips for Visiting Borðoy
- Use Klaksvík as your base on Borðoy-it's the island's main town and harbour, and most services and trip departures are located there.
- Plan outdoor activities for late spring and summer when hiking and birdwatching conditions are best; outside the main town, services are sparse so arrange accommodations and transport in advance.