Hattarvík
| Hattarvík | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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Hattarvík | |
  Hattarvík Location of Hattarvík in the out-most north-east of the Faroe Islands | |
| Coordinates: 62°19′51″N 6°16′25″W / 62.33083°N 6.27361°WCoordinates: 62°19′51″N 6°16′25″W / 62.33083°N 6.27361°W | |
| State |
 Kingdom of Denmark |
| Constituent country |
 Faroe Islands |
| Island | Fugloy |
| Municipality | Fugloyar kommuna |
| Population (1 January 2006) | |
| • Total | 17 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | EST (UTC+1) |
| Postal code | FO 767 |
| Climate | Cfc |
Hattarvík (Danish: Hattervig) is a small village on the east side of the island Fugloy, Faroe Islands, and the easternmost place in the country.
The village is encircled by high mountains on three sides.
History
Hattarvik was founded in 900. The stone church was built in 1899. Some old stone houses are currently being restored. These houses are said to relate to the Flokksmenn. These were three strong men that wanted to seize power in the Faroe Islands in the 15th century.
Transportation
Hattarvik is reachable by a ferry 1-2 times a day from Hvannasund and also by a helicopter three times a week from Klaksvík and Tórshavn. A road leads to the other village on Fugloy, Kirkja in the south.
Population
Population estimates range from 5 to 44. According to There were 17 people in the village as of 2006.
See also
External links
- Faroeislands.dk: Hattarvík Images and description of all cities on the Faroe Islands.