Húsareyn
Encyclopedia
Húsareyn is a mountain located on the island of Streymoy
, the largest of the Faroe Islands
, Denmark
. Standing at 345 metres (1,132 ft) above sea level it is a high mountain, yet dwarfed by other Faroese mountains
such as Slættaratindur
.
The mountain overlooks the Faroese capital, Tórshavn
, from the north west and is clearly visible around the town. It is a popular hiking destination for tourists because of its easy accessibility from the capital.
Streymoy
Streymoy is the largest and most populated island of the Faroe Islands. The capital, Tórshavn is located there. The name means "island of currents".- Geography :...
, the largest of the Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark proper and Greenland...
, Denmark
Kingdom of Denmark
The Kingdom of Denmark or the Danish Realm , is a constitutional monarchy and sovereign state consisting of Denmark proper in northern Europe and two autonomous constituent countries, the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic and Greenland in North America. Denmark is the hegemonial part, where the...
. Standing at 345 metres (1,132 ft) above sea level it is a high mountain, yet dwarfed by other Faroese mountains
Mountains of the Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are notable for having the highest sea cliffs in Europe, and some of the highest in the world otherwise. The lowest point is at sea level, and the highest is at Slættaratindur, which is 882 metres above sea level.-See also:...
such as Slættaratindur
Slættaratindur
Slættaratindur is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, at an altitude of 882 metres. It is located in the northern part of Eysturoy, between the villages of Eiði, Gjógv, and Funningur....
.
The mountain overlooks the Faroese capital, Tórshavn
Tórshavn
Tórshavn is the capital and largest town of the Faroe Islands. It is located in the southern part on the east coast of Streymoy. To the north west of the town lies the high mountain Húsareyn, and to the southwest, the high Kirkjubøreyn...
, from the north west and is clearly visible around the town. It is a popular hiking destination for tourists because of its easy accessibility from the capital.