Dalur Travel Guide

Dalur is a small settlement on Sandoy Island in the wild Faroe Islands. The name of the village means ‘valley‘ and is nestled at the end of a beautiful valley.

Until recently, you could only reach Dalur after driving along a narrow road. The views form the tarred road are epic but with a sheer drop much less than a stone’s throw away form the road, the route to Dalur was feared by many.

Thanks to a new mountain tunnel, you will have easy access to Dalur form the nearest settlement Húsavík with its sandy shoreline. This shortcut to the attraction ads to the list of tunnels in the Faroe Islands making for a safe a relaxed journey to this place and so many other locations in the island group.

According to the statistics, only some 35 people call Dalur their home. There are more houses in the settlement than people living there. All homes here have a peaceful view of the mountains and the wide-open ocean. You will see nothing but the settlement itself and its grand surroundings when in Dalur. There are no other islands or signs of man-made construction from this place. This gives you a true sense of solitude and you will be thankful for finding yourself far away form the crowds in a lonely valley visited by only few.

Services in Dalur

Being a remote little settlement sees villagers go to nearby places for goods and services. Nevertheless, some basic facilities are in Dalur.

• Public toilet: Yes
• Parking lot: Yes
• Grocery store: No
• Café: No

The locals head to the village Sandur for basic shopping. For more shopping options they head further to the capital, Tórshavn.

Sveinur Tróndarson

Sveinur Tróndarson is a prominent figure in the Faroe Islands, known for his multifaceted contributions to local society, particularly in journalism, media, and culture. Born and raised in the settlement Skála on Eysturoy Island in the Faroe Islands, Tróndarson has been actively involved in shaping the public dialogue around everything from sports, politics to preserving local traditions. Sveinur holds a master’s degree in political science from the Univerity of the Faroe Islands. As a journalist, he has worked with key media outlets in the Faroe Islands, including the public broadcasting cooperation Kringvarp Føroya and as both chief editor and CEO at the newspaper Dimmalætting. His insights are valued and he is often used as an expert in news media. His commentary reflects a deep understanding of history, language, and the Faroe Island' place in the world. In addition to his journalistic endeavors, Tróndarson has taken the official tourism course in the Faroe Islands. Today, he also works as a tour guide.

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