Beautiful Eysturoy | Golden Circle pt.2

Visit the Beautiful Scenic Sites on Eysturoy

This day begins at the prearranged hotels in Tórshavn and from there to Eysturoy via the only sub-sea tunnel in the world that has a roundabout underneath the ocean.

On Eysturoy we exit the tunnel at Strendur and drive via the Western arm of Skálafjørður, the longest fjord in the Faroe Islands. The first stop on the tour is at the village Elduvík, where you will see wonderful nature and hear interesting stories.

From Elduvík the tour goes via Funningsfjord, past the village of Funningur, where the Sagas say early Norse settlers arrived and built their home around the year 800AD. Over Funningur on the way to Gjógv you will stop at the viewpoint of Hvíthamar and a short (15 minutes) hike to one of the most astounding views in the country. From there we will drive down to the village Gjógv, where you will walk around the beautiful gorge, hear stories and see the church and memorial site there.

From Gjógv we will drive below the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, Slættaratindur (882 Metres/2.894 feet) and stop at the viewpoint Risin & Kellingin (the Giant and the Witch). These 2 free-standing cliffs are said to be 2 giants that wanted to pull the Faroe Islands over to Iceland.

The next stop is at Café Rose in Ljósáir, where you will have some good lunch and rest a bit.

After lunch we will drive via a tunnel through the mountain at the opposite side of Skálafjørður to the southernmost point of Eysturoy, where there is a wonderful view over to Tórshavn and the East side of Nólsoy.

From there it is a short drive to a local sheep house where a local farmer will show us some Faroese sheep and talk about sheepfarming in the Faroe Islands. From there we will go to the wool shop Navia, where you will have an opportunity to purchase Faroese knitwear and yarn before heading back to Tórshavn through the tunnel again.

Drop-off at your hotel.

Price per person: DKK 1.798.

Details
Length8 hours
Time08:30 – 16:30
Meeting PointPick-up at your hotel
What’s Included

The Activity Includes the Following

Transportation

Food and drinks

Entry and admission fees

WiFi

What to Bring

Clothing

We advise our customers to dress warmly and bring waterproof clothing. Good outdoor hiking footwear is always advised.

Itinerary

8:30 Pickup starts at Hotels in Tórshavn

8:30 Pickup at Hotel Tórshavn (& 62°N Hotel)

8:35 Pickup at Hotel Hafnia

8:40 Pickup at Farstøðin Ferry&Bus Terminal

8:45 Pickup at Hotel Djurhuus & Hotel Havgrím

8:50 Pickup at Hilton Garden Inn

8:55 Pickup at Hotel Brandan

9:05 Pickup at Hotel Føroyar

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09:25   Pass Strendur towards Eiði

10:00   Arrive at Viewpoint Eiði

10:10   Depart Eiði towards the Giant and the Witch

10:20   Photostop at the Giant and the Witch

10:30   Depart the Giant and the Witch towards Gjógv

10:50   Arrive Gjógv – 45 minutes to walk around

11:35   Depart from Gjógv towards Funningur

11:45   Photostop Funningur

11:55   Depart Funningur towards Elduvík

12:20   Arrive in Elduvík – 45 minutes to walk around and eat lunch

12:55   Depart Elduvík towards Runavík and Toftavatn

13:35   Arrive Photostop Toftavatn

13:55   Depart Toftavatn towards Neshagi

14:10   Arrive photostop Neshagi

14:20   Depart Neshagi towards Toftir

14:35   Arrive Navia

15:35   Depart for Tórshavn via the Sub-Sea Tunnel with the Roundabout

16:00   Arrive in Tórshavn for drop off

16:30   Drop Off Complete

You can book this activity when registering for the conference.

For any inquiries about the conference or the Faroe Islands, please reach out to 62°N at:

+298 34 00 00 / mice@62n.fo