Saksun Church
Saksun Church
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8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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Louise Thorsen P
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
I have visited Saksun many times in my life as I have family in the Faroe Islands.
I've always loved the place.
But must warn against it now. Years ago they started taking 75dkk to get down to the beach and go to Saksun. When you are 4 people it is 300dkk, they have now started to charge 150dkk to see the view up from the church.
So 450dkk + 300dkk only to experience nature 4 people.
If you read the other reviews about hot rooms I can only confirm that they watch over people, and are ready to st shell out, even if it is only driving that is banned.
I've always loved the place.
But must warn against it now. Years ago they started taking 75dkk to get down to the beach and go to Saksun. When you are 4 people it is 300dkk, they have now started to charge 150dkk to see the view up from the church.
So 450dkk + 300dkk only to experience nature 4 people.
If you read the other reviews about hot rooms I can only confirm that they watch over people, and are ready to st shell out, even if it is only driving that is banned.
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Written July 12, 2024
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Y K
Toronto, Canada464 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
The church was not open when we came to Saksun, and same with the nearby farm. The town is worth the visit as it's quite remote and you are surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, the ocean and beach.
The road to Saksun is one lane with many turnoffs if needed. The total population is 9 here so you feel like you're the only people in the world when you visit- quite a unique feeling in this day and age!
There are two hikes here- one to Tjornuvik and the other the Lagoon hike. The weather did not permit for the former, but the latter was an easy walk on a gravel trail. It rained heavily the day we visited but made for some spectacular waterfalls cascading everywhere around us. The black sand beach was empty except for us which was incredible to walk on with the ocean in front of us. Be sure to check when low tide is for maximum benefit of visiting the black sand beach.
The road to Saksun is one lane with many turnoffs if needed. The total population is 9 here so you feel like you're the only people in the world when you visit- quite a unique feeling in this day and age!
There are two hikes here- one to Tjornuvik and the other the Lagoon hike. The weather did not permit for the former, but the latter was an easy walk on a gravel trail. It rained heavily the day we visited but made for some spectacular waterfalls cascading everywhere around us. The black sand beach was empty except for us which was incredible to walk on with the ocean in front of us. Be sure to check when low tide is for maximum benefit of visiting the black sand beach.
Written September 22, 2024
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Jean-Sebastien9276
Saint-Leu-la-Foret, France4,680 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Accessible by a small road, the village of Saksun is located around a magnificent lagoon filling with the tides (Pollurin).
Many small typical houses with their grass roofs and a pretty church make up this landscape.
Note that it is possible to take the hiking path along the lagoon (path on the left at the intersection) for 75 DKK: pay attention to the tide times (not accessible at high tide).
Many small typical houses with their grass roofs and a pretty church make up this landscape.
Note that it is possible to take the hiking path along the lagoon (path on the left at the intersection) for 75 DKK: pay attention to the tide times (not accessible at high tide).
Written January 2, 2024
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Muggini
Copenhagen, Denmark1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Couples
Beautiful place and drive to stunning Saksun but what a strange feeling that you have to pay 75dkk to visit the beautiful beach. Totally destroyed my experience. Tourists are not really welcome. Even though it's gorgeous I wouldn't recommend it due to the fact that the nature experience is based on money. Weird feeling there
Written August 5, 2021
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Tony Vyborny
9 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
As some other reviewers said: The place itself is beautiful, but tourists are not welcome there. Walking up the waterfall I got lost on the path due to rainy conditions (was about 50m off the path) and when I walked down the owner stopped me and was extremely rude, shouting f-words at me even when I appologized and tried to explain that I just lost the path. It was like he really wanted to express, that tourists are not welcome there. I've been to more than 40 countries and never met worse person while travelling.
Written June 28, 2022
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PremiumFlyer74
Europe499 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Wanted to see the famous Saksun Church, after nice ride along the narrow road through the valley. But after parking made a mistake of stepping on the grass just a bit to take a picture of the church (which is behind locked gates and tens of "do not trespass" signs), and were approached by man on the quad to be asked why am I stepping on his grass and told that I am the fu****** tourist. So, if you drive 11km from the main road to see this nice looking church, beware, as you will not be able to actually see the church close by or even from the inside, but also beware of stepping on the private grass. Unbelievable.
Written June 14, 2023
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philippe b
Paris, France2 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
The site itself is quite nice but the hostility towards tourists from the residents is something I have never felt in 30 years of traveling.
I had the misfortune of going off the marked trail to take a photo of the little houses.
A very aggressive man appeared, insulted me and asked me to get out.
I apologized and tried to calm him down because the tone and verbal aggression was at a level I had never experienced before (30 years of traveling) Nothing helped...
This individual is on a crusade against tourists and we are clearly not welcome.
Why not close the road and privatize the place for the 6-8 people in the village? That way no one will come and they will have peace.
Really traumatized by this encounter.
I had the misfortune of going off the marked trail to take a photo of the little houses.
A very aggressive man appeared, insulted me and asked me to get out.
I apologized and tried to calm him down because the tone and verbal aggression was at a level I had never experienced before (30 years of traveling) Nothing helped...
This individual is on a crusade against tourists and we are clearly not welcome.
Why not close the road and privatize the place for the 6-8 people in the village? That way no one will come and they will have peace.
Really traumatized by this encounter.
Written May 3, 2024
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Beiskins
Hillside4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Oh my goodness, Saksun is one of the absolute most gorgeous places on our planet. But reports about an aggressive angry local are true. I thought I was standing in an allowed area when he came barreling towards me. Cussing, yelling and asking why I thought I was so $%@# special. I had no idea what he was talking about but apologized profusely and asked what the problem was. There were signs that I thought meant “Keep Off the Grass” but they actually meant do not walk on this path. There had been no rope or cones or anything blocking the path. He was filled with so much rage and scared me so badly that I immediately left, shaking. The Faroe Islands are home to some of the absolute nicest people. Absolutely go. But I would just tread very very very carefully if you go to Saksun.
Written September 26, 2023
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JavaMama58
Denmark2,456 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Quaint and simple in the midst of such stunning natural background. Its your typical thatched roof simple and small building. But the natural beauty of its location makes it stand out. There is also a small graveyard behind the church.
Written August 23, 2021
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Nicko
6 contributions
Aug 2019
Saksun is beautiful. The drive in is stunning. The reason I am giving it 1 star is that you now have to pay to walk on the beach. I just want people to be aware of this as it is very new. I don’t really problem with this, the Faroe Islands is not my country, I am a visitor. However, due to the influx of Instagrammers and people who trample all over to get the “Instagram worthy” photo, locals have become upset and feel their privacy is being invaded. The fee is 75 DKK, there is a credit card reader and robust gate/turnstile to pass through. The tide schedule is posted and I would recommend going only at low tide.
The credit card reader is VERY finicky and a few people were charged twice for a transaction. There is no clear indication who owns the gate/card reader, or to get any help (it’s not the government) so be prepared to dispute credit card charges with your card issuer if you are charged multiple times.
The credit card reader is VERY finicky and a few people were charged twice for a transaction. There is no clear indication who owns the gate/card reader, or to get any help (it’s not the government) so be prepared to dispute credit card charges with your card issuer if you are charged multiple times.
Written August 7, 2019
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Does this church hold services? Do people go to this church on a regular basis for worship services, sermons, etc., or is it just an old church building?
Written January 17, 2019
All churches on Faroe are in use. The villages are too small to keep a empty building. ;)
enjoy your visit on these wonderful islands.
Written January 26, 2019
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