Funningsfjørður

Funningsfjørður Travel Guide

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Funningsfjørður is one of the deepest fjords in the unspoiled Faroe Islands. The beautiful fjord is situated on Eysturoy Island.

There are steep mountains on both sides of the fjord. This attraction is easy to reach as you can follow roads on both sides of the fjord.

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Funningsbotnur sits at the bottom of the Funningsfjørður fjord. Photo by Lucas de França known as @lucasdefranca_ on Instagram.

Take the road on the fjord’s east side and you will get to the settlement Elduvík. The route offers good views of the fjord along the coastal road.

Funningur lies on the opposite side of the fjord in a western direction. There is a lovely black wooden church with sod-roof in Funningur. The church sits next to the waterfront with views of the fjord.

Best Views of Funningsfjørður

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Views of Funningsfjørður fjord from the vantage point Hvíthamar. Photo by Kah-Wai Lin.

For exceptional views of Funningsfjørður fjord, head to the vantage point Hvíthamar. It will take you 15 minutes to hike uphill to Hvíthamar.

In order to reach this vantage point, find your way to the mountain pass Gjáarskarð. Once you get to a small parking lot next to the road, park your car. Have a look at this live webcam from Gjáarskarð. This is where you will park.

Now, hike to Hvíthamar. You will be stoked by the panoramic views you get from here.

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