Panoramic 6 Hour Tour to Mount Slættaratindur

Let a local mountaineer take you to the highest peak in the Faroe Islands. The legendary Mount Slættaratindur towers above glistening fjords and wild glacial valleys.

Whether an avid ambler or just a lover of mind-blowing landscapes, bagging 'the roof of the Faroe Islands' is likely to be a highlight of your time in the archipelago. Slættaratindur translates from the ancient Faroese language, meaning 'the flat summit'. Slættaratindur presents a great hike and there is plenty of space on the top to get those extraordinary views in all directions.

The tour starts in Tórshavn with pickup in the morning. Your guide will now head north on Streymoy Island and cross the bridge to Eysturoy Island. This is the island where you will walk up hill to Slættaratindur.

Along the route, you will have good views of beautiful sights such as the impressive Fossá Waterfall, which drops in two levels. Expect to also see the marvellous rock formations 'Risin and Kellingin'.

Heading further north, you will drive up the steep winding road beneath Slættaratindur. The hike starts from Eiðisskarð mountain pass.

Slættaratindur peaks at 880 metres (2887 feet) above sea level. Your hike starts halfway up the mountain as the road will take you to almost 400 metres (1312 feet) above ocean level. Your experienced guide will keep you on the path all the way and prevent you from entering any uneven terrain.

Expect to reach the highest point in the Faroe Islands after hiking for 1 hour. There is a cairn that marks the highest point. Your reward on a clear day will be the amazing 360 degree panoramic vistas of the archipelago. From the northernmost island to the southernmost island, the views are your to behold. Weather permitting, you will stay on the top for 1 hour or so.

Slættaratindur sometimes hide its head in the clouds. Your experience mountain guide will look out for the weather so that you get to the summit whenever possible. When the peak is shrouded in the mist, you will take a different route to another panoramic vantage point on Eysturoy Island.

You will have a packed lunch on the top of the Faroe Islands and a bottle of water. The walk downhill from the top will take just under 1 hour.

When heading back to Tórshavn, you will see steep mountains and several charming valleys lying side by side. There are great photo opportunities on this day tour that will bring you stunning views of the unspoiled nature in the Faroe Islands. Your guide will drop you off in Tórshavn at the end of the day.

This tour is for those with a wild heart and an adventurous spirit. Lace up your walking boots and turn your dream into reality.

Make sure to explore the beauty when standing on the top of the Faroe Islands. Check availability by choosing a date.

Additional Information

Hiking to Slættaratindur requires some hillwalking experience and fitness.

The hike is categorised as moderate in difficulty. That said, the hike can be done by most people.